Back-to-Back Wins for Atalanta U23s: 2-1 over Juventus Next Gen

Atalanta U23s rounded off their pre-season campaign with another victory, defeating Juventus Next Gen 2-1 at the Stadio Comunale in Caravaggio thanks to a brace from Zanaboni.

The opening half was evenly contested, with both sides well organised and focused. Juventus Next Gen created two dangerous chances, but Sonzogni was equal to both, producing fine saves to preserve the Nerazzurri's clean sheet. At the other end, Atalanta U23's best opportunity fell to Ghislandi, whose effort from inside the area was well saved by the Juventus goalkeeper.

The breakthrough came in the 61st minute when Zanaboni found the net with a superb finish to put the Nerazzurri ahead. Juventus Next Gen responded through Brugarello in the 73rd minute, but Zanaboni had the final word. The Atalanta forward struck again with another excellent finish to complete his brace and seal a 2-1 victory.

ATALANTA U23s 2-1 JUVENTUS NEXT GEN

Scorers: Zanaboni 61, 85 (A), Brugarello 73 (J)

Atalanta U23s: Sonzogni; Navarro, Guerini, Ruiz, Isoa (Comi 67), Rinaldi, Ciapini (Giovane 46), Mendicino (Bakker 67), Zanaboni, Pedretti (Vlahović 67), Ghislandi (C). Unused bench: Villa. Coach: Nicola Beati.

Juventus Next Gen: Fuscaldo (Huli 82); Savio (Bamballi 82), Montero (Verde 74), Van Aarle (Brugarello 46), Pagnucco (Grelaud 74); Mazur (Ripani 46), Macca (Vallana 82); Amaradio (Leone 62), Guerra (Merola 46), Elimoghale (Tiozzo 62); Konaté (Mancini 82). Unused bench: Cat Berro, Keutgen. Coach: Massimo Brambilla.

Referee: Davide Zamagna.
Assistant Referees: Andrea Lattarulo and Andrea Stracquadaini.