Three tie-break losses in as many games, the celebration for the victory last Sunday before the ref came to ruin it, the risk to put your head down is high. All the more so when you consider how young is the group. Many mistakes, a bit of ill-luck and even a couple of mistakes from the referees and that’s how Guarise and co got here without a win.

“To tell the truth, it was even worse two years ago and worse again on our debut year in the A2 – explained Guarise – Then, we’ve always managed to get back on track and silence all the people that thought we were doomed”. Bassano will host Gioia del Colle on Sunday night at 8.30, and it will be on Snai Sat from 8.20.