Calabria’s triumph at the regional tournament represents a victory that feels a lot like redemption
The land of Magna Graecia is always held up as the last of the nation. And instead, this time, his 5-a-side football selection has once again become champions. Beating Sardinia 3-2 and once again on May 1st. Winning is difficult, winning again is even more so.
And it was possible thanks to the work of coach Francesco Mendicino, assistant coach Francesco Gallo, goalkeeper coach Andrea Lanni, Team Manager Silvio Falvo, president Saverio Mirarchi and regional five-a-side football manager Pino Della Torre. The fans wanted to see the cup again also because the final was played at home at the Palacalafiore in Reggio Calabria. The women’s team also achieved the podium, so with this double the flavor of this success is doubly better. Teams from seven Regions out of eight finalists were present.
CR Calabria was able to crown itself the winner of the under 19 category. Seeing a Calabrian team reach the most prestigious finish line seems rather unusual, in fact the history of this team makes it clear that there is a Calabria that asserts itself and is hungry for victory and revenge .
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