Trieste has performed exceptionally well to secure a 2-0 series victory over Savona and claim fifth place.
In another thrilling match-decider, Quinto emerged victorious with a 2-1 series win over Possilipo.
Additionally, Salerno’s thrilling 2-1 series win over Anzio ensured their survival in the league.
Fifth place
Savona – Trieste 9-10 (3–2, 0–3, 2–4, 4-1)
Savona: Guidi 3, Patchaliev 2, Campopiano 2, Rocchi 1, Bruni 1.
Trieste: Petrino 2, Mezzarobba 2, Mladossich 2, Bini 1, Inaba 1, Razzi 1, Buljubasic 1.
In a thrilling match, Savona took the lead with goals in the first quarter, making it 3-2. However, Trieste quickly retaliated, unleashing an impressive series of four goals, turning the score in their favour to 3-6. With their relentless pursuit, the visitors continued to build on their advantage, reaching 5-9 by the end of the third period. Showing determination, Savona’s Guidi scored a crucial goal in the 29th minute, narrowing the gap to 9-10. However, Trieste managed to hold on to their lead, showcasing defensive prowess and securing the victory with a final score of 9-10.
Seventh place
Quinto – Posillipo 10-8 (0-2, 4-3, 2-2, 4-1)
Quinto: Molina Rios 2, Ravina 2, Villa 1, Mijuskovic 1, Gitto 1, N. Gambacciani 1, Nora 1, J. Gambacciani 1.
Posillipo: Stevenson 3, Somma 2, Lanfranco 2, Abramson 1.
Posillipo initially took the lead in a thrilling match with two quick goals, ending the first period at 0-2. However, Quinto showed resilience, narrowing the gap to 4-5 by the end of the first halftime. The third period saw an equal exchange, with both teams scoring two goals, maintaining a tense atmosphere at 6-7. At the 28th-minute mark, the hosts launched an impressive offensive, securing three consecutive goals and establishing a 9-7 advantage. Quinto secured and solidified their triumph with a final score of 10-8.
Playout
Anzio – Salerno 8-10 (2-4, 3-3, 1-2, 2-1)
Anzio: Pelicaric 3, Koprcina 2, Cuccovillo 2, Bajic 1.
Salerno: Barroso Macarro 3, Pica 2, Gallo 2, Luongo 2, Gallozzi 1.
In an exhilarating match, Salerno emerged victorious against Anzio with a final score of 8-10. Salerno seized an early advantage in the first period, netting two goals to take a 2-4 lead. In the second period, both teams demonstrated offensive prowess, scoring three goals each to bring the score to a thrilling 5-7. The third period saw Salerno extending their lead, displaying exceptional skill and determination to increase their advantage to 6-9. In the 25th minute, Barroso Maccaro’s goal further solidified Salerno’s position, elevating the score to 6-10. Despite the odds stacked against them, Anzio fought back fiercely. They managed to find the net twice in the remaining time. However, their valiant efforts were not enough to overturn Salerno’s lead, resulting in a final score of 8-10.
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