Once the European Previews in England and Holland are over, Pulcino arrives in Italy with the Regional Tournaments. Campania, Lazio in the capital Rome, Puglia, Alto Adige and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Finally, from 25 to 28 April the event touched the Marche in Jesi in the province of Ancona, Sicily in Santa Lucia del Mela in the province of Messina and in Lombardy at Villa Cortese in the province of Milan. Three important, beautiful and colorful regional stages. From the extremely high level, on and off the pitch. So much for the technical content of the teams present, but also for the careful and rigorous organization of the Partner companies. It was another great demonstration of how children can really tell the clean face of football and sport. It was a true triumph of colours, joy and positive values.
Pulcino d’Oro, as it is, teaches how to win and accept defeat because one and the other have had the necessary time to build themselves on the field, game after game. More than 70 teams at the start in the 4 days of events. Pulcino d’Oro tour of Italy will then continue in Emilia Romagna in Rimini and Veneto, in Bovolone in the province of Verona. In Jesi Vigor Senigallia lifted Pulcino d’Oro, in Messina Vivi don Bosco and in Milan Alcione Milano in an exciting finale with Atalanta and Varesina. The common thread of these three regional stages of the tournament, of all up to this point, is correctness, respect for the rules and the pace of the game. Lots of fair play on and off the pitch. The Tournament formula that keeps all the children in the game until the end, allowing them to fight until the last game for a trophy, made the healthy competition stand out, the desire to win without losing the respect of the opponent.
On 25 April, the Regional Tournament Pulcino d’Oro Marche was staged for the third time, by partner club Junior Jesina – Roberto Mancini Football School. The event was riveting with a crackling finale. In the final round of the Golden Chick, Vigor Senigallia managed to come out on top by a goal and a single point over Ancona, thus winning the coveted trophy. In third and fourth place came Aurora Calcio Jesi, winner of the last edition in the Marche region, and Senigallia Calcio. The Silver Chick was won by Salesiana Vigor while the Bronze Chick was won by Palombina Vecchia, Academy Parma. The Yellow and Blue Chick went to Moie Vallesina.
In the three days in Sicily, from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th, beautifully organized for the fourth time by Vivi don Bosco, the main theater was the Gaetano Scirea stadium in Santa Lucia del Mela, in the presence of former midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi, testimonial of the event in Messina. The Golden Chick was lifted by the hosts of Vivi don Bosco in front of Torregrotta. The Silver Chick went to Rinascita Patti while the Bronze one went to Scuola Calcio Sicilia in a head-to-head with Gifra Milazzo truly exciting. The Yellow and Blue Chick was won by Milazzo. The Arcobaleno Chicks were awarded respectively Asd Comprensorio del Tindari, Melas, Pro Mende and Vivi don Bosco Blu.
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th was Lombardy’s turn. A great conclusion to four electrifying days. For what was a symbolic embrace of all of Italy. Three important and fascinating stages. From the partner club Villa Cortese, meticulous in every detail, the most important Milanese teams competed, with professional clubs such as Atalanta and Como. The tournament was of a very high standard, with many surprises and an epic finish. On a pitch that held up well despite the copious rains, the Pulcino d’Oro was won by Alcione Milano ahead of Atalanta Bergamasca and Varesina, the latter close to the final victory until the final seconds of the event. The Silver Chick was raised to the sky by Como in front of Cedratese and Seregno, the Bronze one by Solaro and the Yellow-blue one by Villa Cortese in front of the Inter Academy. The Arcobaleno Chicks were conquered by Vis Nova, Gavirate, Voluntas Brescia and Villa Cortese Gialloblù.
