MILAN FUTURO WIN 3‑2 OVER VIRTUS VERONA
Milan Futuro
After two consecutive draws against Club Milano and Pavonese, Milan Futuro returned to winning ways with a 3-2 away victory over Virtus Verona. Matchday 10 of the league season got November off to the perfect start for Navarro's side, who came from behind to claim all three points thanks to goals from Menon, Perera and Pagliei. It was a mature and solid performance, with the team showing an immediate response to falling behind in the first half before taking control after the break to make the difference.
This was the Rossoneri's fifth league win of the season, taking them to 17 points in the standings as they await the completion of their match against Piacenza, which will resume on Wednesday 4th November at 14:30 CET in Solbiate (only the second half will be played). Next up, on Sunday 8th November, they will be back at the Chinetti for another fixture, this time against Virtus CiseranoBergamo. It is a busy period for Navarro's side, who continue to grow, learn and win. Keep it up!
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MATCH REPORT
Virtus Verona created the first opportunity in the 8th minute, with Pagliuca's effort blocked by Cissé and Pittarella. In the 12th minute, Bayou tried his luck with a right-footed shot, but it went wide. Milan Futuro registered their first attempt a minute later, with Cappelletti shooting from the edge of the box and the goalkeeper making the save. In the 15th minute, Vos tried a left-footed effort, but his shot was turned behind for a corner. The home side took the lead in the 18th minute, when Cuel unleashed a right-footed strike from outside the box to make it 1-0. The Rossoneri responded four minutes later: in the 22nd minute, Menon made it 1-1 with a spectacular long-range left-footed volley. Menon tried again with his right foot in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper saved. Vos was booked in the 42nd minute, while Pagliuca had another opportunity for Virtus in the 43rd, but his left-footed effort went wide.
Navarro made an immediate change at half-time, bringing on Asanji for Menon. Milan Futuro needed only a few minutes to take the lead: in the 49th minute, Perera met Cappelletti's cross with a first-time left-footed volley to make it 1-2. In the 73rd minute, Ossola delivered a free kick and Pagliei rose to head home from the centre of the box, extending Milan Futuro's lead to 3-1. Virtus responded immediately, with Franchi pulling one back in the 77th minute with a right-footed finish after going one-on-one with Pittarella. In the closing stages, the home side pushed forward in search of an equalizer, focusing particularly on the wide areas and sending numerous crosses into the box. Milan Futuro's defence stood firm, showing concentration and resilience to protect the lead and secure all three points.
POST-MATCH STATEMENT
Coach Navarro spoke at the end of the match: "Every match teaches you a lesson, and we have to keep learning. We didn't have much energy in the first half, our opponents were a very good team and we were coming off two matches during the week. We played better after the break, got into the box more often and I'm pleased with the progress we've made in that regard. I'm also happy for the players who have been with the First Team and made themselves available to us straight away today".
MATCH DETAILS
VIRTUS VERONA 2-3 MILAN FUTURO
VIRTUS VERONA (3-4-2-1): Dolfi; Cielo, Stambolliu, Lodovici; Cuel (69' Kristoffersen), Prati (65' Tamba), Fanini, Franchi; Pagliuca (79' Luppi), Garnero (79' Devoti); Bayou (55' Ojeh). Subs: Sibi, Zalac, Diop, Di Virgilio. Coach: Fresco.
MILAN FUTURO (4-3-3): Pittarella; Cappelletti (67' Guernier), Cissé, Pagliei, Perera; Pandolfi, Plazzotta (78' Zukic), Sala; Ossola (78' Bonomi), Menon (46' Asanji), Vos (67' Idrissi). Subs: Pantelin; Borsani, Borsa. Coach: Navarro.
Referee: Nencioli from Prato.
Goals: 18' Cuel (VV), 22' Menon (MF), 49' Perera (MF), 73' Pagliei (MF), 77' Franchi (VV).
Booked: 72' Cielo (VV), 86' Perera (MF).
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