Passion for AGLA: SEBASTIANO TORNATORE

NAME: Sebastian
SURNAME: Tornatore
DATE OF BIRTH: 28-05-1993
PLACE OF BIRTH: Catania (Ita)
POSITION: Goalkeeper
TEAM: Acireale (Ita)
REPRESENTATIVE: since 2012


Your best match
"A friendly for charity for Italy Under-21s against the national team of Thailand, played in January. We won 7-2 in front of 4,000 people."
Your biggest regret
"Not winning the U-18 championship for the 2010-2011 season. We lost the final 6-1 in Bari against Caffè Toraldo Marcianise"
Favourite Skill/Action
"Defending a 2vGK situation. Going to the the ball carrier and trying to restrict the space to play."
The AGLA model that enhances this skill/action
"The NEW ONE because they are higher in the heel area and allow you to stay in perfect balance on the balls of the feet. On clean courts they are the best because they never ever slip."
Most effective defense
"As a goalkeeper I prefer man to man defence because I can instruct my teammates. In zone defense the defenders have to be more careful and try to avoid the exchanging on the parallel and the wing-pivot".
Most attractive attacking system
"3-1 with the run of the central defender to receive the ball on the parallel. It is a system that I think is easier than 4-0."
What do you eat before a match
"The classic diet: pasta with tomato sauce and chicken breast.
Your strongest opponent
"Lima from Asti with whom I have had the opportunity to face with the national team. He never gives reference points and never looks at the ball so the goalkeeper never knows if he will shoot at the goal or pass the ball. Vampeta is also very smart in that."
Your favourite teammate
"Marco Torcivia (AGLA REPRESENTATIVE), who possesses considerable technical skills and a great left-foot."
Important characteristic of a coach
"He must be prepared tactically, but must also be able to establish a good relationship with the group. In my opinion this is crucial because it enables players to train well."
Favourite Footwear
"The NEW ONE. I like the style and because they have a raised heel."
Favourite Ball
"I'd say the BOLA FIVE because its surface is smooth and gives a better grip."
Favourite Clothing
"I have not received any yet."

Italy have defeated, in front of 4,500 spectators in the Pala Florio in Bari, Finland who are coached by Mico Martic. They go straight to the top of Group 1 of the Main Qualification Round of the 2014 Futsal European Championship, level on points with Hungary who won 4-3 against Montenegro.

AGLA was the star of the evening with their REPRESENTATIVES; the two goalkeepers STEFANO MAMMARELLA and DAVIDE PUTANO (first start), the defender MARCO ERCOLESSI who was in the starting line up, HUMBERTO HONORIO who scored the goal that broke the deadlock and RODOLFO FORTINO (pictured above).

On March 28th at the Pala Florio in Bari the schedule sees Finland v Hungary (18.00) and ITALY v Montenegro (20.30 Live on RAISPORT 2). The final games will be played on Saturday March 30th of Montenegro v Finland (16.30) and Hungary v ITALY (19.00, Live on RAISPORT 2).

AGLA, the futsal specialist. The brand from Marche has established itself with its professional products for the sport, both in Italy and around the world. Footwear, balls, clothing and accessories are preferred by players whenever they play futsal and receive their recognition due to the fact that they always enhance performance.

To support all the stores that have supplied and continue to supply AGLA equipment and at the same time promote and increase awareness of this wonderful sport of futsal, we created the AGLA SPECIALIST project that has been active for some years. It is structured package of benefits that AGLA offers thanks to the trust that has been built up with all those involved in futsal.

AGLA is collaborating with Divisione Calcio A 5 (Italian 1st Division) through the provision of equipment and they have initiated an interesting, innovative and experimental project called LO CALCIO 5. The project's objective is to start futsal schools through the clubs of Serie A, Serie A2 and Serie B. A 'Lo Calcio a 5 Technical Guide' has been produced that provides information of the technical fundamentals of futsal. The book has been illustrated with simple drawings, pictures and diagrams. AGLA is supporting this project with clothing and bags.

AGLA has also agreed a partnership with the L'UNIONE ITALIANA SPORT PER TUTTI and with CIRCUITO 24HR, two organisations that arrange futsal events in sport facilities located throughout the whole of Italy.

AGLA organises special events at stores called AGLA DAY. These aim is to provide information on AGLA products with the presence of AGLA PLAYERS. With over 100 of these it is an opportunity to find out about the players' direct experience of our products and all the various features they include.



















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