AC Milan’s U16 side fell just short of glory as they were defeated in a thrilling Scudetto final by Atalanta last night at the Stadio Riviera delle Palme.
We published a bit of an insight into Simone Baldo’s side yesterday, but unfortunately they just missed out on the crown as they were narrowly beaten 3-2 by Atalanta in an intense and exciting final.
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La Dea came back from Tartaglia’s opener in the first quarter of an hour in the second half, scoring three unanswered goals. Lontani’s late goal set up a nervy finish but was ultimately in vain.
Over 80 minutes at the Stadio Riviera delle Palme, the two sides had fun and played out a brilliant game of football. Baldo’s Milan, though, were ultimately left disappointed at missing out on the trophy following an excellent campaign.
Match details
Atalanta (4-4-2): Leto; A. Rinaldi, Isoa (76′ Modonesi), Araboni (68′ Regonesi), Cojocariu; Colombo, Gasparello, Steffanoni, Nova (68′ Bolis); Damiano, Michieletto (82′ Martano).
Subs: Lazzaroni; Camara, Olijars, Palumbo, M. Rinaldi. Coach: Gambirasio.
AC Milan (4-3-3): Longoni; Nolli, Vechiu, Cullotta, Tartaglia; Arnaboldi (81′ Ibrahimović), Pandolfi, Plazzotta (58′ Zaramella); La Mantia (58′ Valenta), Lontani (74′ Rajakovac), Lupo (58′ Pisati).
Subs: Pittarella; Grassini, Lo Monaco, Mazzeo. Coach: Baldo.
Referee: Buzzone from Enna.
Goals: 11′ Tartaglia (M), 45′ Michieletto (A), 48′ Isoa (A), 56′ Isoa (A), 59′ Lontani (M).
Booked: 18′ Vechiu (M), 63′ A. Rinaldi (A).
