AC MILAN PRIMAVERA: THE TEAM'S COPPA ITALIA JOURNEY
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The team progressed through three rounds before losing out to Fiorentina in the quarter-finals. In addition to their impressive league campaign, which has seen them make a rapid return to the Primavera 1 division, Federico Giunti’s side also did well in the Primavera TIM Cup this season. The journey undertaken by Torrasi and his teammates in the competition was further evidence of the high levels the Rossoneri have reached this season, especially given that they came up against sides from a higher division in Sampdoria, Torino and Fiorentina.
Perhaps the players had the desire to demonstrate their strength after last season’s bitterly disappointing campaign which ended in relegation, or perhaps they were highly motivated in the knowledge that they were facing teams higher up the league pyramid. Whatever the case, AC Milan Primavera made a very good impression in their cup ties this season.
The Rossoneri overcame Sampdoria, Spezia and Torino before being eliminated by the Viola in Florence. Against the Blucerchiati in the last 64, Pecorino’s late goal sent the game to extra time, with penalties following after that. During the shootout, Soncin was decisive as he kept out two spot-kicks. In the round of 32, the result was never in doubt. The Diavolo ran out 1-5 winners away to Spezia thanks to a Maldini brace and goals from Olzer, Pecorino and Marco Brescianini, the latter of whom added the icing on the cake with a piece of magic.
Then there was Torino: after the teams played out a 0-0 draw in what was a competitive affair, AC Milan emerged victorious on penalties again. As for the quarter-final clash played at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence, Merletti’s goal wasn’t enough as the team suffered a 3-1 defeat. Nevertheless, the Rossoneri bowed out with their heads held high.
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