Atalanta U23s 2-1 Folgore Caratese
Bernasconi and Idele sealed the Nerazzurri's win
Atalanta's Under-23s enjoyed a happy homecoming as the Nerazzurri defeated Folgore Caratese 2-1 in the second friendly of the 2024/25 pre-season, thanks to goals from Bernasconi and 2007 striker Idele.
Being called into action as early as the 1st minute, Torriano had to perform a double save, first on Lipari's shot and then on Simeri's follow-up attempt on the rebound. Atalanta retaliated in the 7th through Vavassori, who stepped into the box and loosened a powerful shot forcing Salvalaggio's save. Stepping their game up as time went by, Atalanta U23s laid their siege on the opponents: despite his attempt to finalize his previous give-and-go with Vavassori, Panada couldn't edge past the opposing keeper. It was then Vlahović who tested the visitors' defence 28 minutes in as he saw his chances blocked twice. Manzoni had another attempt as his 35-minute shot following Bergonzi's pass from the right flank got deflected out for a corner. The Nerazzurri broke the deadlock in the 39th with Bernasconi, who capitalized on Vavassori's backheel pass.
The away side equalised in the second half courtesy of Simeri, who capitalized on a defensive slip-up 52 minutes into the game. Yet, coach Modesto's lads got back on top in the 75th minute with Idele, who nodded Guerini's cross with a thunderous header. As the match closed with the home side 2-1 upfront, Atalanta U23s extended their pre-seasonal winning streak.
ATALANTA UNDER-23s 2-1 FOLGORE CARATESE
Scorer(s): Bernasconi 39 (A), Simeri 52 (F), Idele 75 (A)
Atalanta U23s: Torriani (Zanchi 68), Bergonzi (Guerini 61), Bernasconi, Comi (Masi 46), Ceresoli (Berto 46), Del Lungo (Tornaghi 46), Gyabuaa (C) (Mendicino 46), Panada (Kraja 61), Vlahović (Muhameti 46), Vavassori (Fiogbe 46), Manzoni (Diao 46). Unused subs: Obric, Armstrong, Idele. Coach: Francesco Modesto.
Folgore Caratese: Salvalaggio, Di Martino, Arpino (C), Bigolin, Siciliano, Matteucci, Maspero, Mazzarani, Lipari, Simeri, Cocola. Players who came off the bench: Codraro (46), Camilleri (70), Pino (70), Salducco (46), Marasco (46), Ngom (75), Giugno (70). Unused subs: Spada, Biancu, Cani. Coach: Filippo Carobbio
Referee: Mr. Marco Gambirasio from the Bergamo AIA section.
Assistant Referees: Pietro Tinelli and Andrea Mapelli both from the Treviglio AIA section.
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