The most beautiful Italy ever seen at the Mattamie Athletic Center in Toronto defeated hosts Canada 79-72 to finish the first leg of the GLOBL JAM in second place. Guglielmo Caruso was the top scorer for the Azzurro with 14 points. Also in double figures were Federico Zambini with 13 points and Liam Udom with 12 points.
In the semifinals (July 9, 20.10 in Italy. Live on Twitch ItalBasket) the Azzurri will meet Brazil, who defeated the USA 73-71 in the afternoon. The other semi-final is Canada-USA (3.10 in Italy).

After a painful start, Ramondino’s team gained confidence minute by minute and produced a super second half, top-12, thanks to the energy of the North Americans, who are still unbeaten in the competition. overcame the half of the tournament, thus bringing home their second win at the GLOBL JAM after the win against the USA.

So coach Ramondino: “The team played at a high level. Unity, in terms of approach. Many players have taken the responsibility a step further. Leadership, focus, sharing clearly demonstrated success”.

These were the words of Guglielmo Caruso, top scorer with 14 points: “We produced a performance with character. It’s always difficult to bounce back from a loss like the one against Brazil in the 2nd match. We grew in the second half, listened to the staff’s signs, had a proactive approach and a bit more from a technical and tactical point of view, which made the difference in the end. We won as a team.

Lorenzo Insigne and Domenico Criscito, recently in Toronto for a new adventure in Mater League Soccer, cheer on the Azzurri tonight at the Mattami Athletic Center.

Canada gets off to a strong start and, with Currier and Bediak, going 17-5 midway through the opening quarter. Despite several headaches under the boards, Italy had the right attitude and carefully closed the gap with Caruso and Okek before Palumbo’s triple closed the fourth 16-23.
The Azzurri continue to push, finding -4 with Sarto (23-27). However, the North Americans have the centimeters to withstand a blow and really dominate in rebounds, and in the painting they see a double-digit advantage 5′ from returning to the locker room. Ramondino’s team deserved to hang on to the game, adjusting back to -6 on a tear midway through the match (32-38).
Back on the pitch in the second half, the Azzurro are still smarting. Always starting from a low defense for the Canadians, Italy gains confidence in attack, stealing possessions and shooting from the bow first with Zambini (42-42) and then with Udom (47-45). It’s the expected shock that opens up the Azzurri and scares the North Americans, now rushing from long range and on the wall under the basket. He made it a 21-11 leg, playing with Italy’s focus and fury, and it gave Ramondino’s team a 4-point lead with 10 minutes left to play (53-49).
Italy was not satisfied. Instead, he makes a game with all his players and they all contribute to increase the gap (72-60), which ensures the result with 2 minutes from the end. There is always a gap of 9 or more points for first place in the group, but Miller’s third makes the game 72-79.

Competition report
Canada-Italy 72-79 (23-16, 15-16, 11-21, 23-26)
Canada: Smith * 17 (2/5, 3/5), Patterson 4 (2/2, 0/1), Miller * 7 (2/7), Barthelemy 5 (1/2, 1/2), Carr * 13 (3/9, 1/1), Currier 7 (2/2, 1/7), Nembhardt 4 (1/4, 0/2), Bediaco 4 (1/1), Miller* 4 (2/4 , 0/2), McKesney (0/1 in three), Jonguch, Kennedy * 7 (3/6). Hertz Mitchell
Italy: Anumba * 6 (2/3), Sarto 5 (1/1, 1/3), Palumbo 9 (1/1, 1/5), Bartoli 4 (2/2, 0/1), Zambini * 13 (1/7, 3/5), Esposito * 8 (2/3, 1/4), Lauderner * 6 (3/7, 0/1), Udom * 12 (2/4, 2/8), Caruso 14 (5/8, 0/1), Okeke 2, Ebeling (0/1), Filoni nae. Herds Ramondino

Two-shot Kane (19/42), Ita (19/37); Three-pointers (Can 6/21), Ita (8/28); Free throws by Kane (16/21), Ita 17/19; Rebounds Kane 38 (Pediaco 7), Ita 41 (Laderner 7); Assists Kane 19 (Carr 7), Ita 21 (Palumbo 7).
5 Faults Issued: None
Referees: Saunders (Can), Bonner (USA), Toppings (Can)

🇨🇦 72 – 79 🇮🇹

The Azzurri Under-23s head to the GLOBL JAM in Toronto with a 2-1 win over the hosts!

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— Italbasket (@Italbasket) July 8, 2022

First Day Match Report

USA – Italy 77-88 (11-23, 25-27, 21-21, 20-17)
USA: Tampa * 8 (1/3), George * 32 (4/6, 6/11), Bonner * 14 (2/5, 2/7), Turner * 4 (2/6, 0/1), Loveday *, Younkin ne, Bridges 3 (0/2, 1/4), Grimes 9 (3/7, 1/4), Sacks ne, Lohner 7 (2/4, 1/2). Hertz True
Italy: Anumba * 7 (0/1, 2/2), Zambini * 8 (2/9, 0/3), Esposito * 4 (2/4, 0/2), Udom * 12 (0/1, 4 / 6), Okeke * 14 (5/6, 1/1), Sarto 4 (1/2 in three), Palumbo 5 (2/2, 0/3), Bartoli 8 (2/2, 0/1) , Lauderner 9 (3/5), Caruso 8 (4/6), Ebeling 6 (3/4, 0/2) Filoni 3 (1/2, 0/1). Herds Ramondino

Two shots America (14/33), Ita (24/42); Three-pointers America (11/30), Ita (8/23); Free Throws USA (16/22), Ita (16/26); Rebounds USA 32 (Loehner 8), Ita 45 (Zambini 7); Assists Usa 13 (George and Bonner 4), Ita 24 (Bartoli 6).
NOTES: George technical foul in 29th minute and 33rd minute
5 Fouls Called: Bridges, Caruso, Lauderner
Umpires: Saunders, De Lange, Lee

Second day match report

Italy Brazil 68-72 (13-22, 18-16, 20-11, 17-23)
Italy: Anumba * 6 (1/2, 0/1), Zambini * 14 (3/6, 2/2), Esposito * 7 (0/2, 2/4), Udom * 11 (2/3, 1 / 3), Okeke * (0/4, 0/1), Sarto 3 (1/1), Palumbo 6 (1/2, 1/2), Bartoli 6 (3/4, 0/2), Lauderner 3 (1/4), Caruso 9 (2/4, 0/2), Ebeling 3 (1/1 in third) Filoni. Herds Ramondino
Brazil: Y. Dos Santos 28 (4/9, 4/7), Barbosa 3 (1/1, 0/2), Campos 4 (2/2, 0/2), Pacheco 6 (1/6, 0/5), Buffett 5 (2/2), Rachel (0/1), Miranda (0/2), Santos 1 (0/3, 0/2), R. Dos Santos 5 (1/1, 1/1), Andre 14 (6/11), Abreu Nee, Pereira 6 (0/1, 2/4). All. separator

Double Shots Ita (14/32), Bra (17/39); Three Shots Ita (7/18), Bra (7/23); Free Throws Ita (19/29), Bra (17/23); Rebounds Ita 33 (Anumba 5), ​​Bra 35 (Miranda 5), ​​Assists Ita 14 (Caruso and Palumbo 3), Bra 16 (Y. dos Santos and Pacheco 3).
NOTES: Technical foul on Italy bench in 34th minute; A technical foul on Udom in the 38th minute.
5 Errors Issued: Udom
Referees: Lange (Bell), Steele (Can), Toppings (Can).

GLOBL JAM (5/10 July)

July 5
USA-Italy 77-88
Brazil-Canada 75-89

July 6
Italy-Brazil 68-72
Canada-USA 69-67

July 7
USA-Brazil 71-73
Canada-Italy 72-79

classification
Canada 4 (2/1)
Italy 4 (2/1)
Brazil 4 (2/1)
USA 0 (0/3)

July 9
semi-final
Italy-Brazil (20.10 in Italy, 14.10 local. Live on Twitch Italbasket)
Canada-USA (03.10 in Italy, 21.10 local time)

On the 10th of July
Final (01.10 Italian, 19.10 local. Live on Twitch Italbasket)