After the defeat against Spain, positive signs from the Campagna national team, which dominates and imposes itself 17-6
The world champion Settebello gets rid of Australia 17-6 (4-0, 3-3, 4-1, 6-2) and reaches the quarterfinals of the men’s tournament. At Alfred Hajos in Margaret Island an unsurprising success as the game has no appeal, but the technical difference was clear, as per tradition. After the defeat against Spain it was necessary to react and the Azzurri reacted by giving the coach Sandro Campagna a fundamental victory to continue the path that on Wednesday 29 at 21 will lead Italy to challenge Hungary, European champion in Budapest 2020 and fourth at the 2019 Gwangju World Championships, which won group A without any particular problems beating Montenegro (12-8), Georgia (18-14) and Brazil (20-6). Both beat Spain in the final: Italy for the 10-5 world champion title in Korea and Hungary for the continental one, 14-13 after penalties. Both arrive at the big match with three games played, after the Azzurri were forced to miss the match with Canada (sent back home for several cases of Covid within the team group). An extra match, on the other hand, would certainly have been useful for the team and the coach to evaluate the state of the art. Good feelings were perceived from the match against Australia.
The match
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The approach is the right one. After a shot by Echenique stopped by Pavillard and Del Lungo’s save on Putt’s conclusion, Italy is already 4-0 with Di Fulvio on Echenique’s assist, Fondelli on a penalty, Cinnamon to the first additional man and Damonte with a bomb from outside (post and goal). In the middle five saves on five pitches for Marco Del Lungo who is immediately forgiven the Spanish indecisions. The first Australian goal comes after 9’58 ”with Edwards transforming the second favorable numerical superiority. The yellow-green number 12 is repeated, again in extra men, but twenty seconds later Di Fulvio roars (5-2). In the middle of the second half Campagna complains, the third goal of Australia built with Edwards’ counter-escape and Townsend’s tap-in does not go down. The vertical assist from Echenique that rewards the inclusion of Martiales (6-3) this time pleases the city. Italy thwarts a double inferiority, then extends to +4 with Di Somma who uses the extra man. Maximum advantage Italy with Canella and Echenique, Del Lungo says no twice to Holden but can do nothing about Poot’s missile from the perimeter. The hat-tricks of Di Fulvio and the ex from Lazio Cannella widen the gap to three quarters of the game: 11-4. For the last eight minutes, Campagna sent Nicosia into the water instead of Del Lungo. Settebello plays, continues his plots, is not satisfied. Martial elbow in the center, obtains the penalty that Iocchi Gratta transforms for 15-5 at 4’37 “from the siren. It ends with the blue time out and Damonte’s goal in numerical superiority that collects the ball rejected by the pole on Di Fulvio’s pole and scores the final 17-6.
the protagonists
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The words of the coach Sandro Campagna: “We started very well. The boys applied the match plan to the letter. We had a drop in the second half because we managed the positions in attack badly and immediately too much in counter-escape. Then in the third half the boys they stayed focused and started to manage the match well. We didn’t have much time to prepare for the World Cup; we played two friendlies with Croatia, then the match with Canada in the group was also missed; we lost the match that was worth with Spain the quarter-final, but we managed the pressure well. These matches, if they go in the right direction, allow you to refine the game and try out patterns. Now we have an exceptional quarter-final, which represents for everyone, from the staff to the players, a great emotion and a unique opportunity for growth in a historic swimming pool. So it will be nice to play it and above all it would be nice to win it “. Adds Vincenzo Dolce: “We started very concentrated because Australia achieved important results. We wanted this victory and above all to express our game. We succeeded and we must continue like this. In the quarterfinals we have Hungary. It will be one of the best games possible. , fascinating by tradition, exciting because it happens in a quarter-final in Budapest and because there will certainly be a full house. I feel lucky to be able to play it. It will be a battle. ” Finally Francesco Di Fulvio: “The game was harder than it seemed even though we spread. They are very strong physically and at swimming level, they gave us a lot of effort. We freed ourselves after 5-3, we were good at reacting on their return and to extend. I think we must be grateful to the life that puts us in front of matches like against Spain and now Hungary. They are world matches, therefore already of the highest level. beautiful pool in front of 10,000 people. I think the team is on the right track. We have a great group, there is enthusiasm and the new additions have brought something more. “
The match report
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Italy-Australia 17-6 (4-0, 3-3, 4-1, 6-2)
Italy: Del Lungo, Di Fulvio 3 (1 rig.), Damonte 2, Iocchi Scratch 1 rig., Fondelli 1 rig., Cinnamon 3, Martial 1, Echenique 1, Presciutti, Bruni 2, Di Somma 3, Dolce, Nicosia. Annex Countryside.
Australia: Porter, Marsden Ford, Negus, Power, Mcjannett, Pavillard, Holden, Townsend 1, Putt, Poot 2, Edwards 3, Hedges. Annex Hamill.
Referees: Ohme (Ger), Stavridis (Gre).
Note: numerical superiority Italy 6 (5) + 3 penalties, Australia 9 (3). About 1000 spectators. Australia in the door with the no. 13 John Hedge. Nicosia in Italy’s goal in the fourth period. N. Presciutti (I) exited due to the limit of fouls at 4’42 ”of the fourth time.
June 27, 2022 (change June 27, 2022 | 19:23)
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