UNDER‑16, THE FINAL STRAIGHT IN THE PLAY‑OFF RACE

Brescia away and Cittadella at home are all that remains. These will be the last two fixtures of the regular season for the coach Ignazio Abate’s Under-16 team, who in his first season has already experienced some success at the helm of a group that has shown good quality throughout the season. 36 points in 16 games for the Rossoneri’s 2006 cohort, who currently sit second, one point behind leaders Atalanta.

The derby draw against Inter stagnated the progress of a group that had just come off the back of three consecutive victories (scoring 14 goals and conceding just once in those three) and which still boasts the best attack of the division with 55 goals to date, of which Diego Sia has scored 20.

In addition to the desire to recover top spot, there will also be an eye on those chasing to stave of competition for what is an important second place, since this guarantees direct access to the quarter-finals: this weekend we will also begin the game two points ahead of Hellas Verona, in third, and four points above fourth-place Inter. It should be highlighted that AC Milan however are guaranteed a place in the playoffs, seeing as those who finish from 3rd to 6th will qualify.

Looking at the other two groups, it is clear to see how Group B hangs in the balance. In the Rossoneri’s group, there are four teams separated by just 5 points which simply can’t be said for the other groups, where the outcomes are clearer. In Group A Juventus (38 points) and Monza (36) are out ahead with Cagliari (31) their closest challenger. In Group C, Lazio (41) are already guaranteed a place in the quarters, with Roma (36), Benevento (33) and Napoli (33) all battling it out for second place.

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