Derby.
The word is enough to arouse strong emotions, stimulate adrenaline, increase palpitations, multiply energies: physical and mental. Especially if the derby in question, of regional scope, represents a very important turning point in the Serie A3 Credem Banca championship. Because on Sunday 21 January (6pm, at the Spes Arena), Belluno Volley will receive the Personal Time San Donà di Piave: that is, the second strength of the group.
NO SECRETS – It is the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams. In addition to the first leg, in which Giannotti and his teammates managed to win 3-1, two pre-season matches took place: one ended in a draw, at the Spes Arena, the other with a success for the rhinos, at the Pala Barbazza. In short, there are no secrets between the contenders. And Ignacio Martinez can’t wait to get on the field to try his hand at the derbyssimo: «Personal Time is having an excellent championship. However, we play at home, in front of our fans. And we are hungry for revenge: it will be a good match.”
AFTER MIRANDOLA – Yes, “rematch” is one of the key words ahead of Sunday’s face-to-face match. Not so much, and not only, for the precedent at the beginning of November, but for the deficit suffered by “Nacho” and his teammates in Emilia against Stadium Mirandola: «Our opponents – continues the setter – led a good match, with few errors. Perhaps, in some situations, we lacked the patience, as well as the clarity to close the third set.” The three unrealized set-balls bear witness to this. And, in the end, Mirandola’s 3-0 allows no replies.
ANOTHER CHANCE – But sport always offers another opportunity. In this sense, Ignacio Martinez does not hide his trust in a group that he considers a family. And not only because of the presence of his brother Gonzalo: «I’m feeling good in Belluno, I have a good relationship with everyone». Now, however, it is necessary to find continuity and fuel the fire of ambition: «Aiming for first place is complicated – concludes “Nacho” -. We just have to think about scoring the most points and improving our performance, especially away from home, where we are not always at ease. We would like to get to the playoffs in the best position and condition possible.”
PRE-SALE – In view of the appointment with Personal Time San Donà, pre-sale is active to purchase tickets: simply connect to the company’s official website. Small curiosity: San Donà will also take the field tomorrow evening (Thursday 18th), in the recovery of the third day of the return round against Gamma Chimica Brugherio.
