Serie B Bola Giocata: Speb, Valle Bormida and Amici del Castello Secure Wins in Sixth Round
Speb, Valle Bormida, and Amici del Castello secured decisive victories in the sixth round of the Serie B return fixtures, according to official match reports. The results shift the standings as Prodeo Chiusavecchia climbed to 12 points following a medical forfeit by Fbc Sabbiature Augusto Manzo.
Speb Defeats Officine Pesce Bubbio 9-6
Speb maintained control throughout their home match at the sferisterio, defeating Officine Pesce Bubbio 9-6. The home side established an early lead, closing the first half with a 6-2 advantage. While Officine Pesce Bubbio narrowed the gap to 8-5 and 8-6 in the second half, Speb held the lead to finish the match at 9-6.
The Speb roster featured Andrea Daziano, Enrico Panero, Danilo Mattiauda, and Filippo Ferrero, under the direction of technical director Alberto Bellanti. Officine Pesce Bubbio was led by Cristian Gatto, Patrick Secco, Mattia Giordano, and Walter Gatto, with technical direction from Sandro Nada and Roberto Traversa. Referee Massimo Ardenti officiated the contest.
Valle Bormida Outlasts Virtus Langhe 9-6
Valle Bormida secured a 9-6 victory over Virtus Langhe after a tightly contested opening period. Virtus Langhe initially took a 3-1 lead, but the match leveled at 4-4 by the halftime break. In the second half, captain Samuele Scarzello led his team to an 8-4 lead before closing the game at 9-6.
The Valle Bormida squad included Samuele Scarzello, Umberto Drocco, Jacopo Pesce, and Pietro Galliano, managed by Giorgio Vacchetto. Virtus Langhe fielded Mirco Piccardo, Nicholas Burdizzo, Francesco Bottero, and Luca Tealdi, with technical directors Mauro Raviola and Alberto Moretti. Daniele Santini served as the referee.
Amici del Castello Dominates Benese 9-4
Amici del Castello earned a significant road win against Benese, finishing the match 9-4. The two teams remained close in the early stages, but Amici del Castello pulled away by two lengths before the interval. Claudio Gerini provided consistent wall play in the second half to secure the victory.
Amici del Castello’s lineup consisted of Claudio Gerini, Fabio Novaro Mascarello, Mattia Semeria, and Andrea Ardissone (replacing Ludovico Tortonesi), with Fabio Novaro Mascarello as technical director. Benese featured Filippo Rey, Davide Arnaudo, Andrea Bracco, and Mattia Porro, directed by Romano Sanino. Salvatore Nasca officiated the match.
Medical Forfeit and Current Standings
Prodeo Chiusavecchia earned a 9-0 victory via medical forfeit after Fabio Gatti was unable to return for Fbc Sabbiature Augusto Manzo. This result elevates Prodeo Chiusavecchia to 12 points in the league table.
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Castiati Neivese | 14 |
| Prodeo Chiusavecchia | 12 |
| Speb | 12 |
| Pieve di Teco | 11 |
| Valle Bormida | 11 |
| Virtus Langhe | 9 |
| Fbc Sabbiature Augusto Manzo | 8 |
| Centro Incontri Us Gallese | 8 |
| Amici del Castello | 8 |
| Benese | 5 |
| Officine Pesce Bubbio | 5 |
| Castiglia Costruzioni Bormidese | 5 |
| Alusic Merlese | 4 |
Upcoming Schedule: Seventh Round
The league continues with the following scheduled matchups:
- Monday, July 13 (21:00): Officine Pesce Bubbio vs. Castiati Neivese in Bistagno.
- Thursday, July 16 (20:30): Centro Incontri Us Gallese vs. Valle Bormida in San Pietro del Gallo.
- Thursday, July 16 (21:00): Fbc Sabbiature Augusto Manzo vs. Pieve di Teco in Santo Stefano Belbo.
- Thursday, July 16 (21:00): Virtus Langhe vs. Castiglia Costruzioni Bormidese in Dogliani.
- Thursday, July 16 (21:00): Amici del Castello vs. Speb in Diano Castello.
- Friday, July 17 (21:00): Prodeo Chiusavecchia vs. Benese in Chiusavecchia.
Alusic Merlese will remain on a rest day for the seventh round.