Pm Gruppo Macchia Potenza Gears Up for Away Match Against Zeta Striano
Pm Gruppo Macchia Potenza prepares for its first away game of 2026, scheduled for 6:00 PM on Sunday, January 18th, against Zeta Striano.Following a recent home defeat against Accademia Benevento – their first of the season – the team, coached by Marco Orlando, aims to rebound with a strong performance. Despite the loss, the team demonstrated promising gameplay and effectively challenged their opponents in several phases of the match.
The upcoming match against Zeta Striano, currently seventh in the league standings, is viewed as a crucial opportunity for the Potenza team. Coach Orlando emphasizes that a victory would be a notable step forward, allowing them to distance themselves from the lower ranks of the league and secure their first away win of the season.
While the previous encounter saw pm gruppo Macchia Potenza triumph with a 3-0 victory, Orlando anticipates a more challenging contest this time around.He notes that Zeta Striano has strengthened its roster and performs exceptionally well on its home court. He characterizes the game as a pivotal “small final,” stressing the importance of both strong play and achieving a positive result.
orlando also highlights the mental aspect of the game,emphasizing the need for intense concentration,particularly given the team’s current challenges with player availability. Despite these hurdles, the team has completed focused training sessions on Thursday and Friday, leaving them well-prepared for the match.
Beyond the on-court action, Pm Gruppo Macchia Potenza has received recognition for its achievements.The club was honored at the Coni Basilicata Awards for the 2024/25 season, receiving awards for best women’s team, best senior female athlete (Antonella Micca), and best under-18 female athlete (Sara Carta).
These accolades are dedicated to President Michele Ligrani, who has served as a cornerstone of the club for 44 years, and celebrate a remarkable season of success. This includes victories for the first team under Marco Orlando,as well as strong performances from the youth sector led by Elena Ligrani,with titles in the Under 18 and Seconda divisione categories,and second-place finishes in Under 16 and Prima Divisione. This collective recognition underscores the importance of every member – players, coaches, staff, and management – in fostering growth and success within the team and the organization.
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