LAST MINUTE COMEBACK: 1‑2 AGAINST VARESINA
Milan Futuro
Milan Futuro found their spark again in Venegono Superiore as they made a 2-1 comeback against Varesina. The hosts struck first with a header from Costantino, but Massimo Oddo's boys found their momentum as the game continued. In the second half, Ibrahimović equalised after a run down the right, and Magrassi sealed the win with a right-footed shot into the top corner, bringing home three crucial points. It was a performance that was a testament to the Rossoneri's technique and resilience: Varesina's set pieces caused trouble throughout, forcing Dutu and his teammates into some rigorous defending, but they managed to keep the danger at bay.
It was a match of two halves: the Rossoneri kept calm possession for long stretches, while Varesina struck early and then dropped deep. looking to strike on the break or from their many set pieces. When Filippo Scotti, captain of the Primavera side, came, the game changed in momentum with an added spark and depth to an attack that seemed quite slow against the experienced Fenici backline. Magrassi's winner in added time was sheer brilliance that we're certain will feature in our Goal of the Month selections. This victory seals Milan Futuro's position in fifth place and reignites their push in the group. Next up is a trip to Solbiate Arno to face Castellanzese.
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MATCH REPORT
Oddo's men found themselves behind almost immediately. Just four minutes in, a Rossoneri clearance fell to Grieco, who whipped in a long, driven cross. Cavalli rose to knock it down for Costantino, who was on his own in the middle and headed Varesina into the lead. Milan Futuro responded in the eleventh minute as Cappalletti sent in a deep cross, Domnitei rose high, but his header drifted just wide. 25 minutes in, Valisena picked out Guri, whose header also missed the target. Five minutes later, Domnitei took aim from distance, but his left-footed effort failed to produce any real danger and rolled wide. In the 33rd minute, the hosts were back on the attack with a dangerous corner that flew across the box, with Alari inches away from getting a decisive touch. Two minutes later, Sia sent Cappelletti through, but his right-footed strike hit the side netting. In the 41st minute, Vareina had three opportunities as Larhrib and Grieco were both denied, and Pittarella eventually got down to save Vaz's effort.
Milan Futuro came into the second half looking like a different team in Venegono. In the 48th minute, Cappelletti played a low ball across the box. Asanji couldn't reach it, and Alari, in an attempt to clear it, almost made it an own goal, but the ball went out for a corner. Three minutes later, Larhrib found space and, after a quick double step-over, fired just wide. In the 57th minute, Scotti teamed up with Cappelletti, whose low cross found Domniței; though his shot went wide, the ball fell right to Ibrahimović, who calmly put it away for 1–1. In the 61st minute, Valisena sent in a long free-kick, Cavalli redirected it into the box, and Zukić cleared the danger. A minute later, Varesina’s corner found Costantino, whose header hit the post, and Alari’s follow-up was blocked on the line by Duțu. In the 61st minute, Valisena sent in a long free-kick, Cavalli redirected it into the box, and Zukić cleared the danger. A minute later, Varesina’s corner found Costantino, whose header hit the post, and Alari’s follow-up was blocked on the line by Duțu. Milan Futuro kept pressing in the final stages. In the 82nd minute, Magrassi set up Sala, whose shot was saved, and in the 90th, Eletu fired over the crossbar. Then, in the 93rd minute, Magrassi produced a moment of magic: protecting a long ball with his body, he pivoted and curled a right-footed shot into the top corner, giving Milan Futuro a 1–2 victory.
MATCH DETAILS
VARESINA 1-2 MILAN FUTURO
VARESINA (3–4-3): Lorenzi; Alari, Caverzasi (89' Chiesa), Cavalli; Miconi (81' Sassi), Valisena, Grieco, Vaz; Guri, Costantino, Larhrib (69' Rosa). Subs: Bovi; Ornaghi, Testa; Baldo, Baud Banaga; Grassi. Coach: Spilli.
MILAN FUTURO (4-2-3-1): Pittarella; Cappelletti, Zukić, Duțu, Karaca (82' Perera); Sala, Eletu; Sia (46' Scotti), Domniței (82' Magrassi), Ibrahimović (68' Branca); Asanji (68' Ossola). Subs: Bouyer; Minotti, Nolli; Borsani. Coach: Oddo.
Referee: Ercole di Latina.
Goals: 4' Costantino (V), 57' Ibrahimović (MF), 93' Magrassi (MF).
Yellow Cards: 42' Costantino (V), 46' Zukić (MF), 80' Ossola (MF).
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