MILAN FUTURO BACK TO WINNING WAYS

Milan Futro are back to winning ways after the defeats to Villa d'Almè and Sondrio. The Rossoneri beat Real Calepina by a goal to nil in Solbiate Arno, playing well and dominating for large swathes of the 90 minutes. The key moment was provided by Primavera player Lorenzo Ossola in the 55th minute, as he netted for the first time at this level after some bit-part appearances in Oddo's team. It's a narrow victory, but a deserved one, on an afternoon that also saw the return of Odogu.

The performance will provide plenty of hope for the next stage of the season, as we speed towards the end of the calendar year. However, there is still plenty of room for improvement. Following the rearranged matchday 12 fixture in Serie D, the Rossoneri have moved up the table, into the play-off spots in fifth place on 20 points (level with Villa Valle). In their next game, on Sunday afternoon, Milan Futuro are back at the Chinetti, where they host third-place Brusaporto in a six-pointer near the top of the table. Keep it up, boys!

CHECK OUT THE GALLERY FROM MILAN FUTURO v REAL CALEPINA

MATCH REPORT
The Rossoneri started well, and Cappelletti was at the heart of the action for Milan Futuro, firing off target (3') before crossing in for Branca, who volleyed over (12'). In the 21st minute, Eletu couldn't connect with a left-footed effort. Then, three minutes later, Scalmana threatened, but his shot hit the side netting. The Rossoneri kept up the press and created a big chance in the 27th minute: Eletu swung in the free-kick, and Asanji's header hit the post. Ibrahimović's effort on the rebound was then smothered by the defence. Maximilian threatened again in the 34th minute, when he headed goalwards, only for Miracolo to make the save. Brero led the break in the 39th minute, but he lacked that cutting edge. The Rossoneri had a penalty claim waved away after the goalkeeper appeared to have tripped Asanji (42').

At the start of the second half, the Diavolo capitalised on their dominance and took the lead 55'). The ball ricocheted around in the area and came to Ossola, who caught Miracolo off guard with a brilliant finish on the turn. The guests reacted fiercely, but neither Ronzoni (60') nor Scalmana (70') could hit the target. Oddo was shown a red card for dissent, but his side did well to manage the game. In the 78th minute, Ossola chose to try for a second, taking the ball away from Sia, who was in a better position. There were a few hairy moments late in the day, as Duda came close in the 82nd minute. Odogu then failed to convert in the 89th minute, before Forlani came close to an equaliser for the guests.

MATCH DETAILS

MILAN FUTURO 1-0 REAL CALEPINA

MILAN FUTURO (4-1-4-1): Torriani; Cappelletti, Odogu, Duțu, Karaca (84' Minotti); Eletu; Traoré (73' Domniței), Ossola, Branca (66' Borsani), Ibrahimović (66' Sia); Asanji (73' Magrassi). Subs: Bouyer; Nolli, Zukić; Geroli. Coach: Oddo.

REAL CALEPINA (3-4-2-1): Miracolo; Semprini (65' Freri), Brero, Orlandi (83' Bertoni); Paderno (51' Duda), Scalmana, Forlani (83' Brogni), Nikolli; Zappa, Ronzoni (83' Brogni); Grossi (56' Lugnan). Subs: Moretta; Vigani; Cortesi, Ricchiuti. Coach: Joelson.

Referee: Merlino from Pontedera.
Goal: 55' Ossola (MF).
Booked: 78' Eletu (MF), 85' Torriani (MF), 85' Brero (RC).
Sent-off: 65' Coach Oddo (MF) for dissent.

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