THE PRIMAVERA MAKE A COMEBACK AND DEFEAT CAGLIARI
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Milan Primavera secured a dominant victory at the PUMA House of Football, defeating Cagliari 2-1 thanks to goals from Domniței and Scotti. It was a hard-earned victory, with a stronger performance than the scoreline lets on. Renna's side controlled the game, dominating despite going behind early due to an unfortunate incident. Through their composure and pressing, the Rossoneri were able to equalise and go ahead in a spectacular comeback. It was an excellent team performance, demonstrating the Rossoneri's intensity and determination and marking a clear improvement after their back-to-back draws against Sassuolo and Atalanta.
Domniței continues with his impressive scoring form in the second half of the season, and Scotti once again proved decisive. Matchday 35 allows the Rossoneri to move up to 47 points, rising into the mid-table, closing in on several direct rivals, and narrowing the gap to playoff spots, which are now six points away. With three games to go, April draws to a positive end, and May will be the final stretch to achieve the best possible results. Next weekend, on Saturday at 13:00 CEST, Primavera will play Monza on the road.
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MATCH REPORT
The match got off to a rapid start as in the second minute, Bouyer was already in action to deny Trepy, and just two minutes later, Domniței's free-kick grazed the outside of the post. In the sixth minute, a costly error in possession allowed Cagliari to take the lead: Trepy was left unmarked and found Raterink coming through, who clinically scored. AC Milan looked to respond immediately as Colombo took a shot in the 14th minute and Borsani followed in the 19th, but neither found the target. The Rossoneri continued pressing. In the 22nd minute, Kehayov denied Scotti, and three minutes later, Domniței's shot fired wide. There were major chances at both ends as Malfitano hit the crossbar with a header in the 36th minute, and a minute later, Domniței was denied from close range. The equaliser came in the 43rd minute, and it was simply spectacular from Domniței as he made a solo run, finishing it off with a precise low strike into the corner of the net. Not long after, Bouyer came off his line to deny Trepy.
AC Milan maintained their momentum into the second half, as Kehayov produced a save to stop Mancioppi in the 51st minute. Four minutes later, Domniței hit the post again with a header in a crowded box. The chances kept coming, and Pandolfi's effort didn't cause any real trouble at the hour mark. In the 62nd minute, Borsani couldn't convert from close range. Trepy looked dangerous again in the 67th minute, but Bouyer stayed alert. Then the goal that sealed the game came in the 68th minute, Scotti's delivery hit Grandu's hand inside the box, and the referee called for a penalty. Scotti stepped up and converted with composure. The Rossoneri continued their attack: Plazzotta missed in the 73rd minute, and Mancioppi came close two minutes later, shooting just wide. A string of great saves from Kehayov kept the score down as he denied Borsani twice (76', 78') and Mancioppi again (81'). There was a late threat in stoppage time as Cardu shot from distance, but the attempt was deflected, and Bouyer reacted well to push it away.
MATCH DETAILS
AC MILAN 2-1 CAGLIARI
AC MILAN (4-3-3): Bouyer; F. Colombo, Vladimirov, Cullotta, Perera; Mancioppi, Pandolfi, Plazzotta; Borsani, Domniței (82' Castiello), Scotti (88' Perina). Subs: Catalano; M. Cissè, Del Forno, Mercogliano, Nolli; Babaj, L. Colombo; Petrone, Zaramella. Coach: Renna.
CAGLIARI (4-3-1-2): Kehayov; Grandu, Cogoni, Franke, Marini; Malfitano (69' Russo), Goryanov (46' Sulev), Raterink (85' Cardu); Tronci (88' Hamdaoua); Sugamele (69' Costa), Trepy. Subs: Auseklis; Doppio, Prettenhoffer; Nunn, Pibiri; . Coach: Gallego.
Referee: Kovačević from Arco Riva.
Goals: 6' Raterink (C), 43' Domniței (M), 68' pen. Scotti (M).
Booked: 12' Domniței (M), 32' Malfitano (C), 80' Russo (C), 87' Trepy (C), 90' Cardu (C).
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