Inter U23 narrowly lose to Arzignano
Under 23
— 3 hours agoCariolato's goal in the second half decided the match at the U-Power Stadium. The Nerazzurri poured forward in the final minutes in search of the equaliser, but failed to find it
Inter U23's positive run ends after two consecutive wins, as they narrowly lose at home to Arzignano. The Nerazzurri started reasonably well, creating a couple of chances through Zuberek and Spinaccè without seriously troubling the visiting goalkeeper. Midway through the first half, Arzignano grew into the game: Bernardi tested Melgrati, while Stante was forced to make an important block against Nanni. The Inter captain then produced a crucial intervention on the half-hour mark, clearing Lakti’s effort off the line after it had beaten Melgrati. The first half ended goalless with few clear chances.
The restart followed a similar pattern, with Inter struggling to create: Kaczmarski’s long-range effort over the bar was the only real attempt. The deadlock was broken just after the hour: Bernardi’s cross from the left flashed across the box and Cariolato arrived at the back post to finish from close range and make it 0-1. Inter pushed forward in search of an equaliser, with Zuberek heading just wide, while substitute La Gumina came close with a curling free-kick that grazed the post. In stoppage time, Inter had their best chance but were denied by the woodwork: Manfrin saved Berenbruch’s effort from distance and La Gumina’s follow-up crashed against the crossbar. It proved to be the final action of the match, and Arzignano claimed a 1-0 win. Inter remain in the playoff zone, but will need points in the final two games to secure their place mathematically.
INTER U23 0-1 | MATCH REPORT
Goalscorer: 62’ Cariolato (A)
Inter U23 (3-5-2): 1 Melgrati; 46 Cinquegrano, 15 Stante, 5 Alexiou; 25 David (20 La Gumina 76’), 37 Kaczmarski (4 Zanchetta 85’), 8 Fiordilino (14 Bovo 66’), 9 Topalovic (44 Berenbruch 66’), 3 Cocchi (21 Zouin 66’); 35 Zuberek, 7 Spinaccè. Substitutes: 12 Raimondi, 41 Galliera, 16 Venturini, 19 Prestia, 39 Bovio, 86 Jakirovic. Coach: Stefano Vecchi.
Arzignano Valchiampo (3-4-1-2): 22 Manfrin; 57 Milillo, 26 Boccia, 33 Boffelli; 13 Cariolato, 6 Lakti, 15 Bianchi (16 Moretti 70’), 23 Bernardi; 17 Castegnaro; 9 Mattioli (7 Lanzi 61’), 32 Nanni (18 Perini 82’). Substitutes: 1 Bertini, 12 Lotto, 21 Cotoarba, 25 Spaggiari, 47 Jamali, 90 Nwachukwu. Coach: Daniele Di Donato.
Booked: Mattioli (A), Boccia (A), Bernardi (A), David (I), Cariolato (A) Added time: 2’ + 6’
Referee: David Kovacevic (Arco Riva section) Assistants: Peloso – Galasso Fourth Official: Andeng Tona Mbei VAR Operator: Morea