Lega Volley Newsletter: Tim Cup A2

TIM CUP A2 – FINAL FOUR

RAPHAEL AND CAZZANIGA INTRODUCE THEIR SEMIFINAL

The TIM Cup A2 is getting closer and curiosity in Isernia is growing. The rich sport week end in the city takes off tomorrow, friday the 14th of march, with the presentation press conference, scheduled for 10.15 in the Main Hall of the dell’Istituto Tecnico Industriale “E. Mattei” in Isernia.

After introducing the first semifinal between Marmi Lanza Verona – Olio Pignatelli Isernia, through Massimo botti and Mario Scappaticcio’s words, today it is Raphael’s turn, Tonno Callipo vibo Valentia’s setter,and Roberto Cazzaniga’s, Permier Hotels Crema’s diagonal player, who are talking about the dangers of the match which will see them as opponents.

SATURDAY AT 20.30 VIBO VALENTIA – CREMA

THE WORD TO THE CAPTAINS: RAPHAEL DE OLIVEIRA

Vibo and Verona are the great favourites but the semifinal matches have never been as balanced as this year. Who will get away with it do you think?

All four teams have good chances to win. They will be balanced matches and the winner will be the one who will show more attitude, concentration and determination on court. We are very high, we are eager to win this important trophy and we wish to bring it back to Calabria. I am personally very exited and honoured to take part, for the first time in my career, in this event which, given the level of the teams involved, will give plenty of emotions to everyone present.

Crema, your opponent in the semifinal, has shown to be able to beat anyone. What scares you the most about Fant’s team?

It is a very tight group, they make very few mistakes and they are able to play a simple but incisive game. Also, crema has a very effective serve.

Cazzaniga is surely the individual to fear the most. On the top of that, since we beat them both in the first and second leg in the championship, they will be after revenge.

From one to ten, how many chances has Vibo got to win the TIM Cup?

I believe we are demonstrating to be a good group, with the potentials to do well. We are giving our best in this championship and we will do the same in hte TIM Cup.

THE WORD TO THE CAPTAINS: ROBERTO CAZZANIGA

In what shape and mood are you going to the TIM Cup Final Four?

We are coming from the defeat in Castellana which could give us the push to make up for it. We will have to be good at turning anger into positive energy. With regards to the physical aspect, after a few problems, we are now quite well.

Verona and Vibo are the great favourites for the final. Crema could be the dangerous one in the Final Four though? 

Yes, Verona and Vibo are the favourites. I see Isernia as the dangerous one though because they play at home in front of their own supporters and in a very small venue which is in their favour. I think they will have more chances to win against Verona than us against Vibo.

What is Vibo’s strength, your semifinal opponent?