Ferrara Basket is set to face Pordenone in the playoff final. Tickets for Games 1 and 2 are now on sale, with advance sales taking place at the Bondi Arena.
Earlier in the regular season, Ferrara lost both matches against Pordenone. The second loss still stings for the team and its fans. With just four days to go until Game 1 of the final, Ferrara must put those defeats behind them. Each loss showed how strong Pordenone is — they remain the only team unbeaten against Ferrara this season.
In their first meeting, on the fifth day of the league, Ferrara came off four straight wins but faced challenges. Key player Ballabio was injured, and several players were not at full strength. Pordenone took full advantage, delivering an almost flawless performance with incredible shooting accuracy. Ferrara struggled to respond to the strong home team attack, led by players Cassese and Dalcò.
The return match was dramatic, especially in the final minute. Ferrara led by six points (86-80) with just 40 seconds left.
However, Benedetto’s squad then made a costly mistake, allowing Pordenone to go on a 7-0 run and win the game at the Bondi Arena. The stunned Ferrara fans watched as their team lost the match in the final moments.
Those two lost points ultimately cost Ferrara the top spot in the standings. Still, the team learned valuable lessons from that game. They grew stronger and more united in the months that followed, remaining undefeated throughout the playoffs and reaching the final.
Yesterday, Ferrara Basket announced ticket purchase details for the final matches. For Sunday’s Game 1 in Pordenone, fans can book tickets by paying €10 — the price set by the home club. To reserve, fans must provide personal information in person at the Bondi Arena box office, which will be open today, tomorrow, and Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Ferrara Basketball will then send a list of ticket holders to Pordenone. Fans can collect their tickets at the Pala Crisafulli ticket office on game day.
Starting today, advance sales for Game 2, scheduled for Wednesday, June 4 at 9 p.m. in Ferrara, are also open at the Bondi Arena.
