Game 2 of the playoff finals is approaching for Domotek Volley, and the atmosphere at Reggio is already filled with anticipation and determination. After a challenging debut in the first act of the playoff series, Coach Polimeni’s team is preparing to take the field at home with the firm intention of leveling the playing field.
A few hours before kickoff, the team’s key middle blocker, Luca Presta, spoke out. He analyzed the situation, made a heartfelt appeal to the fans, and highlighted the value of the “regional spirit” that is characterizing this group.
Starting with an analysis of Game 1, Presta doesn’t hide the difficulties encountered on the opposing court, at the PalaBigi in Reggio Emilia, but immediately looks ahead with optimism and pragmatism. “We’re coming off Game 1,” the middle blocker began, “and it was definitely a battle. But now we have to immediately focus on Game 2, because we have a chance to bounce back at home. The series is still long, the important thing is to approach it game by game, without looking too far ahead.”
These words echo those of his coach, who emphasized that there’s plenty of time to recover from a long and difficult series against a great opponent.
One of the central themes of Presta’s remarks was the team’s connection to the region. The middle blocker didn’t just address the Reggio Calabria fans, but extended the invitation to the entire region, emphasizing how this team has become a point of reference for all of Calabria.
“We’ll invite everyone to come here and support us right now,” he stated forcefully, “because we know that this team is something extra for Reggio Calabria, but also represents all of Calabria. Our invitation is to fill the arena, to be that extra man for the entire game.” Presta then revealed a significant fact that confirms the growing appeal of the Reggio Calabria club: “To be honest, I’m getting requests from people who would like to come from as far away as nearby Messina. We invite everyone, because the arena is big, there’s room for everyone.”
