Team Palombella defeats Team Colonnello in the International Trophy

In an exciting match of the International Trophy Ciutat de Terrassa, Team Palombella triumphed over Team Colonnello with a score of 11-7. Throughout the four periods, the home team displayed solid and effective play, standing out at key moments of the match.

The first period began with a flurry of goals, where Team Palombella quickly took the lead. Niccolo Gobbetti (number 14) opened the scoring at 5 minutes and 28 seconds, followed by a goal from Antonio Nappo (number 8) and another from Gobbetti, who completed a hat-trick in this period. However, Team Colonnello did not fall behind, with Chiara Siliquini (number 11) and Antonio Acunzo (number 10) responding with goals, including a penalty converted by Acunzo that closed the period with a 4-2 lead for the locals.

The second period saw Team Palombella maintain their advantage, although Team Colonnello began to close the gap. Roberto Pasquini (number 4) scored a goal that reaffirmed the lead, but Lorenzo Alibrandi (number 8) responded for the visitors. Despite the expulsions that affected both teams, Gobbetti continued his scoring streak, adding another goal from the penalty spot. The period ended with a score of 8-4, leaving Team Colonnello with a tough task for the second half.

“Niccolo Gobbetti scored six goals, being crucial in Team Palombella's victory.”

In the third period, Team Palombella continued to show their dominance. Roberto Pasquini scored again, while Acunzo and Rossella Izzo (number 5) found the net for the visitors, but the difference remained. Despite Team Colonnello's efforts, the expulsions began to play a crucial role, limiting their offensive opportunities. The period concluded with a score of 9-6, leaving the visitors with few options.

The final period was intense, with Team Colonnello trying to close the gap. Acunzo scored from the penalty spot, but Team Palombella responded with another goal from Gobbetti. Despite a missed penalty by Acunzo, the home team managed to maintain their lead and closed the match with a final score of 11-7. Team Colonnello fought until the end, but could not overcome the solid defense and effective play of Team Palombella.