UNDER‑16 ON A ROLL

Where did the Under-16 leave off? With that important draw in Bergamo to stay top, two points ahead of Atalanta. The league is now back and the Rossoneri got off to a great re-start, firing four past Cittadella. "We prepared well for this tough away day. We didn't stop over the break," explained Coach Baldo. "We played a few friendlies which allowed us to get the entire squad minutes."

Our young 2007s were solid at the back, keeping another clean sheet (just 10 goals conceded in 14 games). They also got back to scoring in a big way (43 goals scored) following the goalless draw away at Atalanta. But this performance was on another level, especially in the first half; it was 3-0 at the break, 4-0 at full time. The star on the day was Francesco Camarda, who scored all four goals.

The team's leading goalscorer 16, Camarda is under age and yet to even turn 15. He's having a sensational season and is developing well, thanks in part to the work down by the coaching staff and the entire group. "I'm pleased with all of my players. From now on, the aim is to secure a spot in the Final Eight as soon as possible. Our upcoming games won't be easy."

This win in Cittedalla kept AC Milan U16 top of their group on 35 points, two clear of Atalanta and seven ahead of Inter, who are the only other two teams really in contention with just over a month until the end of the regular season. The plan won't change: prepare for each test as it comes, with a keen focus on the performance of the group as a whole. The Rossoneri's next game is on Sunday against Venezia at the PUMA House of Football.

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