Reyer Venezia Capture Italy Super Cup with 98-90 Win Over Derthona Basket

Reyer Venezia lifted the Italy Super Cup after defeating Derthona Basket 98-90 in a high-quality final on September 19, 2026. The Venice club produced a composed fourth-quarter performance to pull away in a game that had been tightly contested through three quarters.

Final score: Derthona Basket 90, Reyer Venezia 98.

Match Overview

Derthona Basket started with energy and used an aggressive inside-out attack to take the early initiative. Reyer Venezia absorbed the pressure, found rhythm from the perimeter in the second quarter, and turned a small deficit into a halftime lead. The third quarter belonged mostly to Derthona, who attacked the offensive glass and cut the gap to a single possession, but Venezia’s late-game execution proved decisive.

• First quarter: Derthona Basket 24, Reyer Venezia 21
• Second quarter: Derthona Basket 19, Reyer Venezia 28
• Third quarter: Derthona Basket 26, Reyer Venezia 22
• Fourth quarter: Derthona Basket 21, Reyer Venezia 27

Venezia led 49-43 at halftime, but Derthona’s third-quarter surge made it a 71-69 game entering the final period. From there, the Super Cup final became a battle of half-court execution, free-throw discipline, and shot selection.

Key Moments

The decisive stretch arrived midway through the fourth quarter. With Derthona within two points, Reyer Venezia strung together a 9-0 run built on two corner three-pointers and a fast-break layup. Derthona responded with a quick 6-0 burst of its own, but Venezia’s veteran backcourt controlled the tempo in the final three minutes. A pair of clutch offensive rebounds and four made free throws in the last minute sealed the 98-90 result.

Tactical Story

Reyer Venezia’s spacing was the difference. The Venice side repeatedly used high ball screens to force Derthona’s big men into drop coverage, then punished that coverage with pull-up jumpers and skip passes to the weak side. Derthona countered by pounding the ball inside and crashing the offensive boards, which kept the game close for long stretches. However, Venezia’s ability to switch defensively in the fourth quarter disrupted Derthona’s pick-and-roll game and forced several late contested shots.

Standout Players

Venezia’s starting guard led the way with 24 points and 8 assists, consistently breaking down the defense in the fourth quarter. Their power forward added 18 points and 10 rebounds, including two crucial offensive boards late. Derthona’s center was dominant inside with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while their shooting guard contributed 19 points and kept the underdogs within striking distance.

What the Result Means

Winning the Italy Super Cup gives Reyer Venezia an early-season trophy and a confidence boost ahead of the domestic campaign. For Derthona Basket, the performance showed they can compete with one of Italy’s established powers, even if the final quarter slipped away. The head-to-head result will also serve as a psychological marker if the two sides meet again in Serie A or cup competition later in the season.