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Monza also defeats La Spezia 2-0

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2 years ago

April 28, 2023

Spezia-Monza 0-2

Monza wins 2-0 at the field of Spezia, further misleading the Whites.

In the beginning, there is more Spezia. The “biancorossi”, struggling to keep up with the offensive flurries by the hosts. Di Gregorio, alone in the middle of the field, performs a miracle on Kovalenko. And then, as happens so often in soccer, everything changes. Dragowski was unable to stop Ciurria’s left-footed roundabout finish in the 21st. The ball hit the inside of the post and went into the net. The former Ligurian Brianzoli 84 does not rejoice as the ‘Picco” goes silent for a couple of seconds. Semplici’s side takes the blow, but Amian hits a high ball in the 34th-minute with an unaffected header. Monza is calm and Dany Mota’s acrobatics are not far from 2-0. Dragowski, not surprised, is at the first post. Soon after, the Pole is decisive in a Carlos Augusto raid. Teams rest after a 1-0 guest advantage.

Spezia tries to push immediately after the break: Bastoni tries but doesn’t trouble Di Gregorio. Monza is not beaten and comes close to doubling up again with… Kovalenko. The former Atalanta star, with a clumsy deflection in the air, forces Dragowski into overtime. Local fans scream for the white players to show their best attributes. Semplici pulls out three players simultaneously (out go Verde, Kovalenko, and Bastoni and in come Agudelo Cipot and Reca). Palladino replaces Rovella and Colpani with Machin and Birindelli. Amian calls Di Gregorio from the outside to make an easy intervention, just before a Birindelli raid causes havoc on Dragowski’s side. Petagna is also given space at home in Monza (Caprari is out), who gives the ball too long to Ciurria, and then fails to finish a counterattack. Shortly after, the author of biancorosso’s goal knocks Esposito to the ground, and is immediately replaced (Valoti is in, Dany Mota is also gone for Sensi). The free kick by Esposito is just outside. Semplici throws Krollis in the fray. Agudelo has the most verve, but when he gets the ball, he either fails or shoots too high, like with 5′ left. Petagna, on a counterattack, comes close to making the score 2-0. Spezia throws the ball into the box. Monza defends well and, in the middle of recovery, scores with a textbook, counterattack that was set up by Sensi and continued by Machin, and finished by Carlos Augusto who leaves Dragowski with no chance.

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Yuki Dobber

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Davis Cup, not just Jannik Sinner: Lorenzo Musetti is ready

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20 hours ago

November 21, 2024

James Crowley

The bronze medal at the Olympics and the semifinals at Wimbledon have charged her up

This is it. Italy è is ready to start on the road to another possible dream, which is to win the Davis Cup again. The first obstacle è represented by the hostile Argentina (absolutely not to be underestimated). The Azzurri are betting, of course, on world No. 1 Sinner but there’è great confidence also in Musetti who arrived in Malaga in great form.

The blue number 2 è has been the protagonist of a heavenly season. The bronze at the Olympics and the semifinals at Wimbledon have charged him up. Now he è ready to be an absolute protagonist in the Davis Cup: “I arrive with a different maturity at all levels”, his clear words to Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I’m ready to take more responsibility and have a more central, more important part than 12 months ago. There will be a lot of excitement, a lot of adrenaline, and I have a lot of desire to experience the competition”, the commentary of Musetti himself, who arrived in Malaga in excellent physical condition, having had some time to rest after Paris-Bercy.

Clearly, with such a motivated Musetti, è much can be expected from Italy. Sinner è an absolute guarantee but, to make it all the way, the help of all the members of the blue team led by captain Volandri is needed. There’s a strong desire to accomplish another feat and return to celebrate, all together.

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James Crowley

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NBA, Milwaukee snaps up Giannis Antetokounmpo

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20 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Jessica Acosta

Well Golden State, black crisis for Philadelphia

So many contests in the NBA night. With its back against the wall, Milwaukee finds the strength to fight back and take home a crucial victory in the match with Chicago (122-106 the final). Race dominated by Antetokounmpo who finished with an impressive 41 points on the scoreboard, including 25 in a surreal third period, with also eight assists and nine rebounds.

Thanks to this success, the Bucks record rises to six wins and nine losses. After losing the unbeaten streak to Boston, Cleveland returned to success: 128-100 over New Orleans. Excellent performance by Jerome (29 points). The record of the Cavs è the best in the NBA with 16 wins and only one loss (suffered, precisely, against the Celtics).

Most delicate moment for Philadelphia, which continues to sink. The 76ers also surrendered in Memphis (117-111 the final), collecting their 12th defeat of the season (only two wins). A strong showing by Embiid (35 points and 11 rebounds) wasn’t enough to bring a smile back to the interior of a team in total crisis.

As for the other games, OKC folds Portland (109-99) while Houston gets rid of Indiana (130-113) rather easily. New York wins the challenge with Phoenix (138-122) while Golden State prevails against Atlanta: 120-97 the final for the Warriors with 23 points by Curry. Nice success, finally, of the LA Clippers against Orlando (104-93).

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Jessica Acosta

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GP Las Vegas, Carlos Sainz has hope for constructors’ title

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20 hours ago

November 21, 2024

Audrey Rock

Ferrari è currently second at -36 from McLaren

The Las Vegas GP takes the stage. A new opportunity, for Ferrari, to try to get even closer to McLaren, currently leader in the constructors’ standings with 593 points, 36 more than the Cavallino. The circuit would seem to favor the Rossa, although Sainz points out an important detail.

“Ferrari competitive? Looking at the track I would say sì, Ferrari should be competitive or at least should be able to fight but when we see that tire temperatures rise, then I would say no”, the clear words of Sainz reported by Marca.

The Cavallino driver knows that in order to take home the Constructors’ World Championship title, he needs “help” from McLaren: “I think we are close. But at the same time, we also need McLaren to make some mistakes, becauseé, if they don’t make any mistakes from here to the end, in case we have to win all the time and we and they come second in every race, I think McLaren will probably still be able to keep the title”.

Sainz, in addition to trying to win another GP before ending his adventure with the Cavallino, wants to try to help the team win the constructors world championship: “I would like to win the championship for Ferrari this year. And sì, I think it would be a great way to end the season”.