UNDER 17, A WIN TO DREAM

It’s all in their own hands, with AC Milan’s U17s looking to achieve a prestigious, deserved and important goal with the growth of the group in mind following a difficult year. Should they beat Monza at Vismara on Sunday, Coach Lantignotti’s side would seal top spot in Group 2 and progress to the Final Eight.

The Rossoneri’s 3-2 win away to Cagliari means they are now in charge of their own destiny. They no longer have to wait to see how Inter do: the Nerazzurri still have a rearranged match against Cremonese to play and will face the Sardinians at the weekend. AC Milan’s cross-city rivals currently trail the Diavolo by four points (although they have a game in hand), meaning the Rossoneri could make it through to the final phase without picking up three points against Monza.

In any case, a victory on Sunday would remove any doubts and be the best possible reward for the excellent run the team have been on in the spring. In what has been a difficult season logistically speaking, one where the league resumed in April with a new and condensed format, qualifying for the Final Eight would be a deserved achievement for a group that has worked hard and had initially begun the campaign with three great wins against Chievo, Brescia and Vicenza.

Looking ahead to possible opponents in the battle for the title, Genoa, Atalanta, SPAL and Roma have already secured their spots in the final phase. However, things are still open in Group 5 (a race between Bologna and Sassuolo), Group 7 (Benevento, Pescara and Napoli are fighting it out for top spot) and Group 8 (Crotone and Lecce are in the running).

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