MANNA-JADID, UNDER-15 CHAMPIONS OF ITALY! | OneFootball

The Rossoneri Youth Sector have accomplished another great feat at the Romeo Neri Stadium in Rimini, where the Under-15 men's side coached by Lorenzo Cresta clinched the Scudetto. The 2-0 victory over Empoli earned the Rossoneri their fourth title in the league, after previous triumphs in 1992, 2010, and 2022. For our youth teams, it's the second success of the season, after the Women's Primavera won the national title. This triumph is especially special as it comes at a level that marks the transition from grassroots football to competitive football, with the introduction of national championships. Months of hard work every day have paid off in the best possible way: well done, lads! 

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MATCH REPORT After an energetic start from the Tuscan side, who came close in the twelfth minute through Chico, AC Milan went on to dominate the first half. Jadid had the first real chance of the game with a chipped attempt from distance, but it was gathered by Puccioni in two attempts in the 15th minute. The breakthrough came not long after in the 22nd minute, when Cremonesi sent in a corner, and Manna rose highest to head it home and give AC Milan the lead. Empoli tried to respond, but Cresta's side were clinical on the counterattack. In the 34th minute, they scored through Akram Jadid, who found the ball on the left, beat Falconi, and finished past Puccioni with a composed finish. Just before half-time, Empoli hit the post through Menicagli as the ball took a deflection off Bogogna, preventing them from pulling one back. Early in the second half, AC Milan were unable to capitalise on the chances for Jadid and Ferrari. The match closed out without any major opportunities; instead, the Rossoneri calmly saw out the game and celebrated a well-deserved Scudetto. 

POST-MATCH COMMENT Here is what coach Lorenzo Cresta said after the victory in Rimini: "We're really content at the moment, we share this feeling with the entire Club and our supporters. This shirt carries a rich history, and for us, we must honour it every day through our work and training. The youth sector aims to help players grow. Seeing them develop while also triumphing is the perfect way to finish a season. We want to thank everyone who has followed us and shown their support. We represent the entire Rossoneri family, and that really means something important to us."

MATCH DETAILS

EMPOLI 0-2 AC MILAN

EMPOLI (4-3-1-2): Puccioni; Zega, Falconi, Cattin, Atzeni (71' Muharremi); Dalla Bona (52' Princeton), Fanucchi (71' Franchi), Kri Bi Koffi; Menicagli (71' Allochis); Chico (55' Cristiano), Merlin. Subs: Lombardo, Di Natale, Rivieri, Testi. Coach: Gambirasio.

AC MILAN (4-3-3): Bogogna; Manna, Tato, Bernasconi, Zappia; Braida, Cremonesi, Vigil Hidalgo (76' Ferrari); Boniforti Bandres (53' Tebaldi), Rossini, Jadid. Subs: Boselli, La Vecchia, Fiorenza, Amagua García, Cenedese, Santopaolo, Orsini. Coach: Cresta.

Referee: Farina from Ostia Lido. Goals: 22' Manna (M), 34' Jadid (M). Booked: 40'+1 Fanucchi (E), 65' Merlin (E).

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