Zuberek does it again as Inter U23 draw 1 - 1 with Sorrento

Jan Zuberek strikes again! The Polish forward scored his fifth goal in his last three games to earn Inter U23 a deserved 1-1 draw at the Stadio Breda. Starita was on target for the visitors. The result takes the Nerazzurri to 14 points after ten matches, leaving them temporarily eleventh in the standings.

THE MATCH

Stefano Vecchi’s side returned to home action for the eleventh round of the league campaign following last week’s defeat to Monopoli. The visitors made a positive start, pressing in an organised manner and shutting down Inter’s attacking moves. Sorrento also threatened in front of goal, with Melgrati called into action twice to deal with long-range efforts from Cuccurullo and Viscardi. Inter responded in the 27th minute with a well-worked corner routine that found Prestia in the heart of the penalty area. However, the Inter captain’s header was brilliantly saved by Harrasser. Ten minutes before the break, the Nerazzurri threatened again, but Marello’s free-kick failed to trouble the Sorrento goalkeeper. The first half ended goalless after an intense 45 minutes featuring plenty of physical battles but few clear-cut chances.

The second half was far more lively, with both sides trading attacks. Prestia produced a crucial block to deny Parker from close range before Mancuso tested Harrasser with an effort from a tight angle. Stefano Vecchi introduced Amerighi, Fiordilino and Iddrissou from the bench, with the latter immediately using his physical presence to put the visitors’ defence under pressure. In the 64th minute, Melgrati produced another excellent save, diving to keep out Parker’s header. However, seven minutes later, the Inter goalkeeper was powerless to prevent Sorrento from taking the lead. Prestia misjudged a long ball from the back, allowing Starita to run through one-on-one with Melgrati and calmly slot home. Inter responded immediately, pushing forward in search of an equaliser. Their pressure nearly paid off in the 81st minute, when Iddrissou looked certain to score, only for a remarkable goal-line clearance to deny him with Harrasser beaten.

The equaliser arrived three minutes later. A frantic scramble unfolded inside the penalty area, with efforts from Tosto and Iddrissou both blocked. Zuberek then pounced on the third attempt, smashing the ball into the net to make it 1-1. The Polish striker continued his remarkable run, taking his tally to five goals in his last three matches. Inter dominated the closing stages, and deep into stoppage time Fumagalli had the chance to snatch a winner, but his effort drifted narrowly wide.

The match finished 1-1, with a point apiece and some frustration for Inter U23, who created enough chances to feel they deserved more. Vecchi’s side will be back in action on Tuesday 27 October at 14:30 CET, when Scafatese visit the Breda for the rearranged eighth-round fixture.

INTER U23-SORRENTO 1-1 | MATCH REPORT

Goals: 71' Starita (S), 84' Zuberek (I)

Inter U23 (3-4-1-2): 1 Melgrati; 15 Stante (6 Charlys 82'), 19 Prestia, 5 Tosto; 2 Avitabile (77 Amerighi 60'), 14 Bovo (8 Fiordilino 60'), 7 Kaczmarski, 3 Marello; 29 Mancuso (99 Fumagalli 72'); 45 Lavelli (9 Iddrissou 60'), 11 Zuberek Substitutes: 22 Taho, 95 Raimondi, 4 Cerpelletti, 16 Venturini, 23 Donato, 24 Re Cecconi, 27 Aidoo, 37 Sorino, 80 Garonetti, 86 Jakirovic Coach: Stefano Vecchi

Sorrento (3-5-2): 22 Harrasser; 5 Cargnelutti (26 Di Somma 46'), 33 Viscardi, 6 Fusco; 2 Puzone (24 Evangelisti 91'), 8 Cuccurullo, 21 Potenza (4 Bacci 67'), 28 Capezzi, 3 Crecco, 10 Ricci (7 Starita 67'), 9 Parker Substitutes: 13 Del Sorbo, 48 Boccarusso, 11 Falasca, 20 Bernabeo, 31 Castaldi, 32 Paglino, 99 Marchesi Coach: Vincenzo Maiuri

Booked players: 43' Cargnelutti (S), 52' Stante (I), 76' Di Somma (S), 88' Parker (S), 89' Zuberek (I) Added time: 1', 6' Referee: Sciolti Assistant referees: Chillemi - Tomasi IV Official: Ramondino FVS Operator: Eusebiu Nechita