This Thursday, from 21:30, Cordoba Institute Y Quimsa face to define the sample of Super cup of the National League in a single game. It will be at the Mega Stadium “4 de Junio” in Puerto General San Martín, province of Santa Fe.
Two great teams will compete. Both animators of the national tournament, who are still putting their pieces together in the face of a very demanding season.
On the one hand, Cordoba Institute, commanded by Lucas Victoriano, comes from a perfect last season. They are the champions of the National League, right against Quimsa, in what was an exciting definition. And they also won the last Super 20 tournament. But they are faced with the challenge of maintaining what they have achieved.
While, Quimsa, from Santiago del Estero, is usually the protagonist in the last few seasons of the National League. The Fusion finished second after losing to the Glory in a gripping series that spanned five games. With some incorporations and a change of coach, the people of Santiago want to be champions again.
Those of Alta Córdoba have shown an efficient game this season and have already won 13 of their 17 games, which places them in fourth place in the National League. Right now he’s trying to rediscover the best version of him, after a somewhat irregular end to the year.
Having recently attended the BCLA in Montevideo, where they lost to Peñarol and beat Flamengo, this Super Cup looks like the perfect match to add their third title in less than two years.
Niccolo Romanoone of the figures of the Institute, spoke with clarion and left his feelings in the preview of the final: “We are preparing well. We are super focused on what is to come, knowing that we must not only prepare physically but also mentally. You have to be very strong, it’s the first final we’ll play this season and obviously we want it to be with the best results. We are clear that the finals are very even matches, especially against a rival like Quimsa who has great individual players, so it will certainly be a very even match and above all we hope to offer a good show.”
The 35-year-old experienced striker comes from being MVP in the duel against Flamengo for the Basketball Champions League of Americas. When asked about the keys to beating Quimsa, he thinks and replies firmly: “First of all you have to really want to win the game, then you have to be very concentrated. We have a long team, everyone can contribute and concentration is going to be the key to a game.” of this nature. To beat a rival of this magnitude we have to play an almost perfect game and try to get everyone to contribute. Don’t focus so much on the opponent, but rather be ourselves and play with a lot of intensity.”
Romano is one of the pillars of Glory, but a recent injury playing for Venezuela’s Gladiadores de Anzoátegui didn’t allow him to finish the season. He nor he could return to Argentina to play a real preseason. That’s why it was hard for him to come back and get into a rhythm right away. However, today seems like a good time. The worst is over. “I tried to do everything possible to arrive in December in the best possible way. I think the key is to take care of yourself, train and always have a strong head. Despite my 35 years, I believe that one can always be better“, To add.
Juninense analyzes the team that won the National League mid-year and compares it with the current squad: “Unlike last season’s team, I think this team can rotate a little more, it’s a more I think I have improved the second unit, but we have to prove it match by match, despite only 3 players being introduced, this is a team that needs to learn how to win again.”
Vittoriano has kept the basis of the champion team, but has also added new pieces. The challenge is to achieve 100% fluency in this national team and start the year with a title. To do this, Romano thinks: “Today we are very good, we are strong. We hope we can bring joy to the people who follow us a lot, who support us and close the year in the best way“.
ahead will be Quimsa. Those of Santiago del Estero arrive on time to this commitment after beating Minas and Biguá in the last two presentations for the BCLA. John Brusino he passed it clarion what is the team like in the days leading up to this big match: “The truth is that we are preparing very calmly, we know what is at stake. We are training hard. We know the opponent well, we know his strengths and his We have to try to arrive in the best possible way as a group and then everything we practiced in training can be reflected on the playing field” said the player from Fusion.
The 31-year-old point guard, with a background in Cordovan, breaks down the course of action to face the Albirrojo. “You have to try to go out and play, be the star and go out to win the game. It will be crucial.” And he adds: “The intensity we put when we play and the rhythm will be key factors in getting the first hit and then It is necessary to know that the Institute will meet its end and it will be necessary to oppose its virtues“.
Quimsa accumulates 10 wins and 4 crashes and occupies the sixth position in the standings in Manuel Córdoba’s first season in charge of the team. The returning Brandon Robinson is his top scorer in the local tournament (16.8), Baralle accompanies him with 12.3 points and 3.6 assists, while MVP Anderson maintains a record of 12.1 points and precious 7.6 rebounds per game.
Juani Brussino’s return is a lap that lengthens the rotation even more, adds solidity in the ride and constitutes another attractive element for this definition.
The man from Santa Fe spoke about the quality of the people in this team that never tires of being a protagonist in national basketball: “In recent years the club has been looking for great people rather than great players. And this remains. We have a new coach and I are trying to adapt to his philosophy, his way of training and obviously I’m predisposed to what he asks me for the team. That’s why I came, to try to offer the best, have fun and continue to wear the colors of an institution that represents me a lot.“.
Brussino is clear that the goal of Fusion He is always fighting for the National League. Finishing the year with a trophy would give them the momentum they need to get back to the big shots. “Now we have to lay the foundations to build a path and obviously the target will be the National League again. Playing these kind of games at the beginning of the season is very nice, exciting and the truth is that we have to take it with great enthusiasm as a team and as an institution,” concluded the point guard.
Where can you find tickets to see this grand finale?
Tickets are on sale, online, on the site www.sportick.com. Those who prefer to sell them in person and for cash will be able to access the tickets at the stadium ticket offices before the start of the match. Also, it can be viewed across the platform www.basketpass.tv.
Source: Clarin
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