Inter U23 narrowly lose to Arzignano | OneFootball

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