Sergio Scariolo cuddles Shengelia

The words of Sergio Scariolo

Sergio Scariolo enjoys the first win in the semifinal against Tortona: “Having had time and health to prepare for the game helped us. We had good continuity on defense. Sometimes we stopped the ball a little too much on offense. We are playing against the third force in the league, the one that came right after us in the standings so we have to expect difficulties in the next game.”

“Shengelia last year came in on the run, while this year he is fully integrated with the team and the city. For most of the season he was not in top condition, while now he is finally doing well. We are satisfied with him, although he knows very well that those who feel too satisfied then brake. In game 2, with the qualities that Tortona has on a technical, athletic and tactical level, we know it will be difficult because it can be a watershed game and obviously they will not want to find themselves down 0-2.”