Trieste awaits Plebiscito, needing an extraordinary effort to force a decisive game

On Wednesday, May 10, in game 2 of the Women's A1 Water Polo third-place playoff finals, Pallanuoto Trieste will host Plebiscito Padova at "Bruno Bianchi." The match begins at 7:15 p.m., with free admission, and will be streamed live on Vimeo. Plebiscito leads 1-0 in the series.

Pallanuoto Trieste Overview
The time is now. The team sponsored by Samer & Co. Shipping needs an extraordinary effort, as after the setback in game 1, they must try to defeat the Venetians to force a decisive game. It's an undoubtedly challenging task, as Padova has shown that they have a higher level of quality and were considered contenders for the championship for a reason. Certainly, after the lackluster performance on Saturday, coach Paolo Zizza has demanded a reaction from his players. "We played poorly without mincing words," explains the Neapolitan coach. "Now I expect a completely different approach. We must not think of ourselves as defeated from the start. In the playoffs, greater competitive fierceness is required. In Padova, we created several opportunities, but we lacked the necessary ruthlessness to convert them. In game 2, I want to see the right concentration." Physically, the Orcas are in good shape, and the group has been training at a good pace. Zizza continues, "We know them well; to contain them, we must handle the offensive phase carefully and improve our percentage in power plays. To trouble the Venetian powerhouse, we need to minimize errors as much as possible." There will be the usual rotation regarding the thirteen players to be fielded, with Beatrice Bozzetta and Gaia Gregorutti returning to the lineup.

The Opponent: Plebiscito Padova
If there was ever any doubt, game 1 demonstrated that the team led by Stefano Posterivo is complete and organized in every position. The defense, protected by the saves of goalkeeper Laura Teani, suffered very little (only one goal was conceded in 32 minutes). Laura Barzon, Alessia Millo, and Alessia Casson excel in counterattacks, while Hungarian players Vanda Valyi and Elisa Queirolo can easily score from long-range on the perimeter (both scored a brace). It's challenging to find countermeasures against a team so rich in talent, and the previous encounters this season have been decidedly in Plebiscito's favor. Three direct confrontations, three victories for the white and blue.

The Referees
The match between Pallanuoto Trieste and Plebiscito Padova will be officiated by Attilio Paoletti and Francesco Romolini, with Dante Saeli as the delegate