A1 Mens1 November 2023
Euro Cup: third group match, Trieste in Panionios' pool
The match will be played on Thursday, November 2, starting at 7:30 PM, live-streamed on the Len European Aquatics YouTube channel. Daniele Bettini remarked, "A formidable opponent, it will be a tactically challenging game."
A (almost) decisive encounter. On Thursday, November 2, in the third round of the Euro Cup men's group stage, Pallanuoto Trieste will be facing Panionios on their turf. The match will take place at the "Nea Smyrni" pool in Athens, starting at 7:30 PM, and will be live-streamed on the Len European Aquatics YouTube channel. The play-by-play in real-time will be provided by the Microplustiming service. The referees for the match are Gyorgy Kun (Hungary) and Pau Segurana (Spain).
The first two matches in Group D against Primorac Kotor and Ortigia Siracusa haven't been particularly fortunate for the Samer & Co. Shipping-sponsored team. Narrow defeats against Montenegrins and Sicilians now compel captain Ray Petronio and his teammates to make a comeback in order to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Round of 16 alive. Securing a positive result in Greece is imperative. It will require a remarkable feat as Panionios stands as one of the most formidable teams in the Greek league and can rely on the support of a traditionally fervent fan base. "We are facing a formidable opponent," explains coach Daniele Bettini, "one that boasts several internationally renowned players. We don't have many alternatives; if we want to continue our journey in this competition, we need a victory. Physically, we are in good shape; the break has allowed us to recover energy and overcome some nagging injuries. It will be a game to be tactically interpreted in the best possible way; Panionios has great offensive qualities, and we must be adept at containing their shooters. And then we will have to try to impose our pace characterized by fast transitions." The lineup is almost settled; Bettini will field the same thirteen players from their last European outing on October 19.
Six wins out of six matches played at home, one defeat (in Siracusa), and one victory (against Primorac) in the Euro Cup group stage. In Panionios, led by coach Kostas Dimou, the class and solidity of three pillars of the Greek national team stand out, such as Alex Gounas (former player of Savona and Posillipo), Konstantinos Gkiouvetsis, and the gigantic center-forward Konstantinos Mourikis, who won the Champions League with Olympiakos in 2018. The defensive phase is supported by Montenegrin Alexa Ukropina, also be aware of the shooting threat posed by another Montenegrin, Nikola Moskov.
The first two matches in Group D against Primorac Kotor and Ortigia Siracusa haven't been particularly fortunate for the Samer & Co. Shipping-sponsored team. Narrow defeats against Montenegrins and Sicilians now compel captain Ray Petronio and his teammates to make a comeback in order to keep their hopes of qualifying for the Round of 16 alive. Securing a positive result in Greece is imperative. It will require a remarkable feat as Panionios stands as one of the most formidable teams in the Greek league and can rely on the support of a traditionally fervent fan base. "We are facing a formidable opponent," explains coach Daniele Bettini, "one that boasts several internationally renowned players. We don't have many alternatives; if we want to continue our journey in this competition, we need a victory. Physically, we are in good shape; the break has allowed us to recover energy and overcome some nagging injuries. It will be a game to be tactically interpreted in the best possible way; Panionios has great offensive qualities, and we must be adept at containing their shooters. And then we will have to try to impose our pace characterized by fast transitions." The lineup is almost settled; Bettini will field the same thirteen players from their last European outing on October 19.
Six wins out of six matches played at home, one defeat (in Siracusa), and one victory (against Primorac) in the Euro Cup group stage. In Panionios, led by coach Kostas Dimou, the class and solidity of three pillars of the Greek national team stand out, such as Alex Gounas (former player of Savona and Posillipo), Konstantinos Gkiouvetsis, and the gigantic center-forward Konstantinos Mourikis, who won the Champions League with Olympiakos in 2018. The defensive phase is supported by Montenegrin Alexa Ukropina, also be aware of the shooting threat posed by another Montenegrin, Nikola Moskov.
