Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli to Compete Against American Magic in UniCredit Youth America’s Cup Match Race Final
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli has secured their spot in the match race final of the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup after closing three races in second place and one in first. The semi-finals saw intense competition among the six teams, with Luna Rossa facing close crossings and penalties assigned by umpires.
In the first race, Luna Rossa overcame penalties to finish second, while in the second race, they engaged in a close battle with the American team, finishing just 3 seconds behind. The third race saw Luna Rossa starting in the middle of the fleet but ultimately winning with flawless sailing. In the final race of the day, Luna Rossa faced challenging conditions but finished second after sailing consistently.
The Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli crew consisted of Marco Gradoni and Gianluigi Ugolini as helmsmen, and Federico Colaninno and Rocco Falcone as trimmers. The team will now face American Magic in the UniCredit Youth America’s Cup Match Race Final.
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