Serbian Revenge, Italian K.O. 5-2 with goals from MERLIM & FORTINORoberto Menichelli’s Italy did not repeat the success of Tuesday and leaves with a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Serbia. There were goals from AGLA REPRESENTATIVES RODOLFO FORTINO and ALEX MERLIM. The starting lineup deployed by the National Team Head Coach included FORTINO. In the course of the the other AGLA-BOYS participated including MARCO ERCOLESSI, HUMBERTO HONORIO, MASSIMO DE LUCA, FABRICIO URIO and ANGELO SCHININA. The only one not to feature was goalkeeper STEFANO MAMMARELLA.
The first half was the Azzurri’s. Menichelli players wasted several scoring opportunities and an unfortunate own goal by Roman gave the home team a first half 1-0 lead. The second half was more eventful. An equaliser by FORTINO was followed with a goal by Milosavac to give Serbia the lead. MERLIM then drew the scores the level at 2-2. The scores were equal for just 13 seconds when Koci¿ gave his side the advantage. In the end goals from Simi¿ and Koci¿ made the final score 5-2.
The thoughts of coach Menichelli before the team head to the European Championship qualifying tournament for Serbia 2016 which will be held next month in Krosno (Poland).
ROBERTO MENICHELLI’s statements to the site www.divisionecalcioa5.it
His view of the 2nd friendly. "It was an especially strange game. The first half we played well, almost to the level of Tuesday’s match, but we went a goal down. In the first 20 minutes Serbia, apart from the advantage provided by our unfortunate own goal, made three shots on goal which were all easily dealt with by Miarelli. In contrast we have had several good scoring opportunities.”
“The difficulty of the game is, as always, the starting well, something that has not happened because of our imprecision in the final third. In the second half, after the equaliser, we again went behind but with a play that had an obvious foul not blown, as admitted even by opponents. In the third goal there was a slip by one of our players who has allowed a shot in the central area, while the last two goals have come with the fly goalkeeper out and we know that the risks with this are high.”
“They are not justification for the defeat, even if they are facts. Again, after a good first half, the comeback has been conditioned by these strange goals. We still have to improve in relation to open matches and have the lead at the final whistle. In these friendlies in general we often weren’t successful, or even lucky. It happened with the Netherlands, with the Czech Republic in Corigliano and today. It is an aspect to improve. "
The overall evaluation of the trip to Serbia. "They were two useful tests. We will carry on evaluating the balance of the team, the players. Now we will try to make a summary of these periods and perform well in the qualifying round of Euro 2016, which will not be easy."
The Marche footwear company have now been around the world and are known, valued and worn by professionals and amateurs from across the planet. It is a family with over 100 REPRESENTATIVES, players of the highest level, that are ready, every week, to demonstrate the very high level of quality that is achieved by AGLA products. AGLA presents the models KILLER and CONDOR (also available in LIGHT version) that are frequently used by those that practise futsal.
The KILLER model is the latest masterpiece created by the skilled hands of the Marche craftsmen. It is a SLIM high performance shoe, suitable for futsal specialists. The upper is a combination of natural leather and MESH, while the sole is constructed from a microporous material that makes the shoe lighter and better able to absorb the shocks that are present during the game. Under the KILLER model is the famous and valuable AGLA ANTISHOCK system, within the heel that prevents tendinitis and micro trauma that over time can cause rupture of the ligaments. The tip of the shoe is finished with a natural rubber that enables an increase in shot power. The KILLER model is available is various colours.
The CONDOR model is equipped with the new technological development AGLA GRIP CONTROL, for absolute grip on court. The upper is made of a nubuck and breathable canvas. The sole uses a new concept of an eva foam ANTI-SHOCK insert, a system designed by AGLA to prevent tendinitis and micro trauma that over time can damage ligaments. It has the brand logo with breathable rubber. The model CONDOR is designed for fast and technical players who like to take to the court with light shoes. HONORIO, FORTINO and DE LUCA have worn the CONDOR model when they were crowned champions at the last Futsal Euro Championships in Antwerp.
Italy defeats Serbia with AGLA-BOYSThe REPRESENTATIVES of AGLA ALEX MERLIM, HUMBERTO HONORIO and RODOLFO FORTINO contributed to the 5-1 victory of the Italian national team in the first of two contests in Serbia. In particular, the strong pivot of Asti closed the scoring of the match with a spectacular overhead kick, a feat underlined by the thunderous applause of the public at the Arena Spens in Novi Sad. The coach Roberto Menichelli selected four AGLA BOYS in the starting five; Goalkeeper STEFANO MAMMARELLA, MARCO ERCOLESSI, HONORIO and FORTINO. MASSIMO DE LUCA also featured during the course of the game.
The first half of the game finished with the Azzurri leading 2-0 after goals from Giasson and MERLIM. In the second half, the hosts reduced the deficit with goals from Þivanoviã. This was followed by goals from Canal, HONORIO and FORTINO.
MAMMARELLA spoke to the site of Divsione Calcio a 5 www.divisionecalcioa5.it.
Opinion on the game. "Seeing the recent results of Serbia, including the defeat of Russia, and the fact that they have a great player in Peric, this 5-1 victory gives us a great feeling. Especially given the recent games where maybe we had underperformed a little. It means that the team has begun to get up and running and this is good. "
On the importance of this success for morale. "Yes, it gives us confidence, winning 5-1 away against Serbia, is not easy. We are thinking about the Main Round and so I think that this will set in motion a positive sentiment in our heads."
On two-one after suffering a decisive goal. "We were 2-0 up and we were assured, unfortunately we went to 2-1 with a shot that had a slight deflection but soon after we put the gamein our pockets and we stepped up."
The goal of FORTINO. "Beautiful, I remember one before against Romania ... But it is his specialty and he looks for it during the game: It was phenomenal."
The Marche footwear company have now been around the world and are known, valued and worn by professionals and amateurs from across the planet. It is a family with over 100 REPRESENTATIVES, players of the highest level, that are ready, every week, to demonstrate the very high level of quality that is achieved by AGLA products. AGLA presents the models KILLER and CONDOR (also available in LIGHT version) that are frequently used by those that practise futsal.
The KILLER model is the latest masterpiece created by the skilled hands of the Marche craftsmen. It is a SLIM high performance shoe, suitable for futsal specialists. The upper is a combination of natural leather and MESH, while the sole is constructed from a microporous material that makes the shoe lighter and better able to absorb the shocks that are present during the game. Under the KILLER model is the famous and valuable AGLA ANTISHOCK system, within the heel that prevents tendinitis and micro trauma that over time can cause rupture of the ligaments. The tip of the shoe is finished with a natural rubber that enables an increase in shot power. The KILLER model is available is various colours.
The CONDOR model is equipped with the new technological development AGLA GRIP CONTROL, for absolute grip on court. The upper is made of a nubuck and breathable canvas. The sole uses a new concept of an eva foam ANTI-SHOCK insert, a system designed by AGLA to prevent tendinitis and micro trauma that over time can damage ligaments. It has the brand logo with breathable rubber. The model CONDOR is designed for fast and technical players who like to take to the court with light shoes. HONORIO, FORTINO and DE LUCA have worn the CONDOR model when they were crowned champions at the last Futsal Euro Championships in Antwerp.
Nine AGLA REPRESENTATIVES for Serbia FriendliesNine, of the eighteen called up, by Italian Head Coach Roberto Menichelli for the two friendlies against Serbia on the 10th and 11th of February are AGLA REPRESENTATIVES. Goalkeeper STEFANO MAMMARELLA (Acqua & Sapone Emmegross) and DAVID PUTANO (Asti) plus outfield players MASSIMO DE LUCA (Asti), MARCO ERCOLESSI (Pescara), RODOLFO FORTINO (Asti), HUMBERTO HONORIO (Luparense), ALEX MERLIM (Luparense ), ANGELO SCHININA (Lazio) and FABRICIO URIO (Fabrizio Corigliano).
The two fixtures in the Balkan region will be the last before the Main Round of the European Championship qualifying scheduled to take place between March 18-21 in Krosno (Poland).
There are ten previous meetings between Serbia and the Azzurri and the European champions have the better record with 8 wins and 2 draws. The last direct confrontation dates back to September 2012 when two friendlies were playeed at the PalaCesaroni Genzano in Rome (double victory for Italy, 2-1 and 3-2).
The Marche footwear company have now been around the world and are known, valued and worn by professionals and amateurs from across the planet. It is a family with over 100 REPRESENTATIVES, players of the highest level, that are ready, every week, to demonstrate the very high level of quality that is achieved by AGLA products. AGLA presents the models KILLER and CONDOR (also available in LIGHT version) that are frequently used by those that practise futsal.
The KILLER model is the latest masterpiece created by the skilled hands of the Marche craftsmen. It is a SLIM high performance shoe, suitable for futsal specialists. The upper is a combination of natural leather and MESH, while the sole is constructed from a microporous material that makes the shoe lighter and better able to absorb the shocks that are present during the game. Under the KILLER model is the famous and valuable AGLA ANTISHOCK system, within the heel that prevents tendinitis and micro trauma that over time can cause rupture of the ligaments. The tip of the shoe is finished with a natural rubber that enables an increase in shot power. The KILLER model is available is various colours.
The CONDOR model is equipped with the new technological development AGLA GRIP CONTROL, for absolute grip on court. The upper is made of a nubuck and breathable canvas. The sole uses a new concept of an eva foam ANTI-SHOCK insert, a system designed by AGLA to prevent tendinitis and micro trauma that over time can damage ligaments. It has the brand logo with breathable rubber. The model CONDOR is designed for fast and technical players who like to take to the court with light shoes. HONORIO, FORTINO and DE LUCA have worn the CONDOR model when they were crowned champions at the last Futsal Euro Championships in Antwerp.
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