DCPS MD9: the For Special teams report
With the 2nd-tier DCPS championship concluded, the journey continues for the other two squads
With the 2nd-level DCPS championship concluded, the journey continues for the 3rd- and 4th-tier teams.
It was a tough day in terms of results, but rich in lessons: managing pressure, maintaining focus until the very end, and paying attention to every detail. The team now refocuses on training, analysis, and the understanding that even challenging matches help build growth and maturity.
At the Angelo Moratti Sports Center in Ossona, the nerazzurri were, as always, guided by Gianmario Lesmo and his staff: Walter Probo, Aurelio Birolini, Alfredo Locati, Perry Brignoli, Gioachino Marconi, Leonardo Marcassoli, Corrado Carrara, and Luana Franchina.
MATCH REPORTS
3rd-Level DCPS Championship
TICINIA – ATALANTA FOR SPECIAL 5-3
Atalanta scorers: Moretti, Campo, Airoldi
A fast-paced, intense match, with the nerazzurri leading for long stretches before a resilient Ticinia mounted a late comeback.
After a cautious start, Atalanta grew into the game and struck on the counterattack through Lorenzo Moretti, only to be quickly caught after a defensive lapse. The team regained the lead with a brilliant, fast-paced move finished by Marco Campo, but once again Ticinia equalized by taking advantage of a defensive mistake.
In the second half, Claudio Airoldi put Atalanta ahead again with a header, but five minutes from the end, the visitors drew level. The psychological blow was decisive: Atalanta lost focus and conceded two more goals in the final minutes, with the match ending 5-3. Regret remains for a game in which the team showed it could compete on equal terms.
3rd-Level DCPS Championship
FIORENTINA – ATALANTA FOR SPECIAL 4-1
Atalanta scorer: Airoldi
A tight schedule for Atalanta For Special’s 3rd-level team, playing twice within an hour. After the match against Ticinia, the nerazzurri faced the rescheduled game against Fiorentina in a challenging yet highly instructive encounter.
The team started strongly, showing aggression and taking an early lead through Claudio Airoldi with a precise shot from the edge of the area. However, Fiorentina quickly equalized after a defensive lapse, affecting the team’s mental focus.
In the second half, Atalanta created two great chances but failed to convert; fatigue began to show, and Fiorentina, more organized and composed, took the lead and extended it to a 4-1 final score.
The result is harsh, but the learning goes beyond the scoreline: competing in a higher-level championship is a true growth experience. Even defeats like this build experience, maturity, and a stronger future.
4th-Level DCPS Championship
MILAN – ATALANTA FOR SPECIAL 6-5
Atalanta scorers: Lena (4), Lesmo Arrigoni
A top-of-the-table clash in the 4th-level championship between the nerazzurri and rossoneri, a spectacular match that ended bitterly for Atalanta For Special. Milan lined up reinforced with higher-level players, but the first half was completely dominated by Atalanta.
Lorenzo Lena was unstoppable, scoring four goals, while Andrea Lesmo Arrigoni completed the masterpiece with the fifth goal. Only at the very end of the first half did Milan score, making it 5-1, seemingly inconsequential.
In the second half, Atalanta continued to create chances but failed to seal the match. In the final ten minutes, Milan mounted a remarkable comeback, aided by a drop in concentration and a difficult day for the nerazzurri goalkeepers. With one minute remaining, it was 5-5, and in the final seconds Milan scored the winning goal: 6-5.
Disappointment remains for a victory lost, but also pride in a high-quality championship performance. The lesson is clear: in football, concentration must last until the very last second.