The final act of the regular season is often a time for assessment and analysis, but for Macerata, that can wait: the season will continue beyond the weekend. Coach Giannini’s team has already secured a spot in the postseason, but to finish seventh, they’ll need to overcome the final hurdle. On Sunday, March 29th, at 6:00 PM, Banca Macerata Fisiomed will host Campi Reali Cantù, chasing the final three points of the season in the thirteenth-round match, which is also the final day of the Serie A2 Credem Banca season.
Last week marked a turning point: victories for the red and whites (3-2 over Lagonegro) and Porto Viro (1-3 away) have created an unbridgeable gap for the chasing pack. Prisma La Cascina Taranto, Sviluppo Sud Catania, and Essence Hotels Fano have ensured their permanence in the division, while Emma Villas Codyeco Lupi Siena and Cantù, bottom of the table and the next opponent for Fall and his teammates, are relegated. Macerata sits at 35 points, followed by Porto Viro at 34, with the latter looking to overtake them by hosting Brescia. Macerata has won 3-0 in previous matches; former players Novello-Pedron and Penna are also playing.
The Opponents
It’s been a tough season for the Lombardy team, who haven’t been able to get into high gear right from the start. Despite some strong performances and some unexpected wins, Cantù has only 12 points with five wins in twenty-five matches. Coach Zingoni’s men have a history of four consecutive defeats, and they, as a plus, will go into their next match with a clear head and the desire to honor the championship to the end in front of their home crowd. There have been numerous rotations in the starting six in recent days, with the only certainty being Cantù opposite Penna, a former player in the match who has nevertheless had an excellent season.
