Atalanta U23s 2-1 Pro Patria
"Zona Cesarini" comeback for the Nerazzurri
Shining through the mist shrouding the Caravaggio stadium, coach Modesto's Atalanta U23s came from behind to clinch an injury-time win as they imposed themselves 2-1 against Pro Patria.
Match Report
The visitors threatened first on 14 minutes with Pitou, who cut into the box before being shielded by Del Lungo's timely undercut. Breaking the deadlock on 40 minutes, Nicco gave Pro Patria the lead with a first-touch volley from the edge of the box following a corner kick situation.
The Nerazzurri went for the equaliser right after the break with Panada, whose 49-minutes right-footer aimed towards the bottom corner got blocked by Rovida. On 70 minutes, the hosts were awarded a penalty kick following a foul by Navarro, with Beretta sending the ball high over the bar from the spot. The Nerazzurri levelled in the 77th minute through Alessio, who converted Vavassori's daisy-cutter pass after a mazy run on the left flank. With Atalanta U23s being awarded a spot-kick following a handball by Pro Patria defender Piran, Panada completed the black-and-blue comeback by cleaving the ball into the top corner with a cynical finish.
ATALANTA U23s 2-1 PRO PATRIA
Scorers: Nicco 40 (P), Alessio 77 (A), Panada 91 (penalty) (A)
Atalanta U23s: Bertini, Del Lungo, Gyabuaa (C), Panada, Vavassori, Comi (Manzoni 39), Scheffer (Renault 83), Alessio (Muhameti 83), Artesani (Camara 63), Navarro, Bergonzi. Unused subs: Pardel, Torriani, Armstrong, Mencaraglia, Sodero, Bilać. Coach: Francesco Modesto.
Pro Patria: Rovida, Bashi, Nicco (C) (Palazzi 93), Pitou (Curatolo 70), Alcibiade, Piran, Ferri, Somma (Terrani 93), Toci (Beretta 70), Sassaro, Mallamo (Mehic 63). Unused subs: Pratelli, Reggiori, Ferrario, Miculi, Cavalli. Coach: Riccardo Colombo.
Referee: Mr. Nicolò Dorillo from Torino;
Assistant referees: Thomas Storgato from Castelfranco Veneto and Paolo Di Carlo from Pescara;
Fourth Official: Michele Piccolo from Pordenone.
Notes: Red card waved to Riccardo Colombo (P). Toci (P), Navarro (A), Terrani (P) booked.