Great party at Mapei headquarter for the conquest of 69th Viareggio Cup by US Sassuolo young soccer players, who rely for the preparation on Mapei Sport Center like the firt team and the women’s one. Yesterday afternoon, at the end of a striking and balanced match, Primavera’s neroverdi had the best on Empoli by giving Patron Giorgio Squinzi and all the fans an unprecedented success in club history.

«We are proud and happy about the boys’ approach. At the seventh game in 16 days the remaining energies were few, but they gave the maximum and the result repayed them back. Adjapong took advantage of Sassuolo at 13′: penetration in the area from the right and diagonal that did not leave Giacomel. After a difficult time, with Zini and Manicone nets, Scamacca’s head shot took us to 2-2. In extra time the result was nailed to the draw, so the final was decided on penalties. From 11 meters Sassuolo proved to be infallible once again, while the Tuscans made two mistakes thanks to the excellent parade of Costa» comments Ermanno Rampinini, manager of Mapei Sport’s Human Performance Lab (HPL) and consultant of top Italian and European football teams.

Mapei Sport has always had a strong bond with young people. In addition to the world of football, he is active alongside the promising riders in Trek Segafredo orbits and Under-23 Portuguese National Team, with whom he has reached an agreement. The structure led by Dr. Claudio Pecci also carries out evaluations and training programs for individual athletes and trainings of various disciplines, including racers, basketball players, skiers and triathletes. Given the achievements, it can be said that tomorrow’s championships are made in Olgiate Olona.