AGLA with Italy, Mission Accomplished

Mission accomplished. The Italian National Futsal Team beat, in the following order, Finland (5-1), Montenegro (6-0) and Hungary (9-1) and earns qualification to Euro 2014.

A crescendo of performances and results, the three contests played in Bari and Andria, allows Roberto Menichelli's guys to take a ticket for the finals in Belgium.

In this Azzurri the AGLA guys shined and the five REPRESENTATIVES selected by the Italian coach were as follows. The goalkeeper STEFANO MAMMARELLA, assurance between the posts and conceded just two goals, less than 1 per game, the defender MARCO ERCOLESSI, starter in the first two games, HUMBERTO HONORIO, scorer of the first goals against Finland and Hungary, bomber RODOLFO FORTINO, who broke the deadlock against Montenegro and twice hit the back of the Hungarian's net and finally the second goalkeeper, DAVIDE PUTANO.

RODOLFO FORTINO spoke with www.divisionecalcioa5.it after the victory against Montenegro "Against Finland I did not score but the three points and Italy's qualification comes before personal achievement. We knew that on paper these games are not difficult but it happens on court and they are very strong physically. It was a matter of time to find the goal, we were aware of that and it happened. The team spirit is the most valuable attribute of this squad; who goes on, who comes off, who plays thirty minutes, whoever plays always gives their maximum and sacrifices themselves for their teammate."

The results of Group 1 of the qualifiers: Hungary-Montenegro 4-3, Italy-Finland 5-1; Hungary-Finland 5-2; Italy-Montenegro 6-0; Montenegro-Finland 1-3; Italy-Hungary 9-1.
Final Table: ITALY 9 points, Hungary 6, Finland 3, Montenegro 0.

Those qualified for Belgium 2014 are: Belgium (hosts), Italy, Azerbaijan, Russia, Spain (holders), Portugal, Czech Republic, Slovenia.
Those that made the playoffs for the final four places are Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovakia (as best third place), Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Netherlands and Ukraine. (The draw for the playoffs will take place on 3rd July. There is no seeding but Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia will not face each other because they qualified from the same group in the main round qualification phase).

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 IO 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.



















Posted by Mico Martic --> mico.martic@futsalplanet.com