The curse does not seem to want to leave the Openjobmetis Varese. Even on the parquet floor of the Dolomiti Energia Trentino, the red-whites are close to success, but at the final siren the opponents are still celebrating. He finishes 87-85, with a comeback that leaves more regrets than satisfactions.
Trento starts better and closes the first quarter on 23-17, increasing the lead to 49-41 of the interval. In the third period, the hosts stretched further, reaching 72-62. Ten points to recover in the last ten minutes.
And it is precisely when everything seems compromised that Varese wakes up. Ioannis Kastritis’s team changes pace, regains ground and wins the last quarter 23-15, coming within a breath of a resounding comeback.
But macumba can’t always become an alibi. Varese also takes his time, conceding too much in the first three periods and only finding the right intensity when the game seems to have gotten out of hand.
Character is not lacking, but continuing to chase costs energy and precious points. This Openjobmetis proves that she can compete, except for complicating her life on her own.
Luck may not smile in Varese, but to win you also have to stop giving it a hand and turn your back.
Partials: 23-17, 26-24, 23-21, 15-23.
Progression: 23-17, 49-41, 72-62, 87-85.
Written by Fabio Averna
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