Novara v Milan Futuro, Coppa Italia Serie C 2024/2025: the match
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00:00:00The future starts now, literally, as AC Milan Futuro take on Novara in the second round of the Coppa Italia Serie C.
00:00:12Daniele Boneri's side travel to Piemonte to secure a place in the round of 16 of this competition.
00:00:21This team was set up to get young and promising players battle-hardened and toughened up for the senior squad.
00:00:29Zlatan Ibrahimovic was hugely influential in the creation of Milan Futuro.
00:00:37The side are managed by former Milan defender Daniele Boneri and will go through his starting eleven in goal.
00:00:46Lapo Nava, back four of Alejandro Jimenez, Gabriele Minotti, Davide Bartesaghi and number three, Botsolan.
00:00:54The midfield two, Kevin Zerolli and Mattia Sandri.
00:00:58The attacking trident of Hugo Cuenca, Mattia Liberale and Ciakka Trajorde.
00:01:04And the lone forward is Francesco Camarda.
00:01:08Novara respond with Stefano Minelli in goal.
00:01:12The number 24, Ghiringhelli.
00:01:14Number five, Bertoncini.
00:01:16Number 15, Cagliotti.
00:01:19Number 72, Ajimiang.
00:01:21Number eight, Di Mano.
00:01:23Number 19, Calcagni.
00:01:25Number 17, Manseri.
00:01:27Number 23, Morosini.
00:01:29Number 10, Donadio.
00:01:31And number 13, Ongaro.
00:01:35Today's referee is Abdoulaye Diop and the two captains, Davide Bertoncini and our very own Kevin Zerolli.
00:01:45Shake hands.
00:01:47Exchange pennants.
00:01:52The referees and assistants have their pre-match ritual as well.
00:01:57As we line up for the team photo, or rather Milan do.
00:02:02An exciting journey, an exciting new project.
00:02:07Milan Futuro.
00:02:11Bridging the gap between the Primavera, the under-19s, and the first team.
00:02:19Very much created in order, designed really, to make sure that when players are required to move into the first team orbit,
00:02:30and even make their debut, they have had some competitive action.
00:02:35Because Serie C and the Serie C Coppa can be quite tough.
00:02:40There are some teams that physically are a completely different proposition to the Primavera.
00:02:48The league many of these Milan players had been playing in recently.
00:02:57A few final checks for the referee, Diop.
00:03:00Novara, managed by Giacomo Gattuso, no relation to Gennaro.
00:03:06And this is a really good test for Milan Futuro.
00:03:13And we're on the way.
00:03:14Novara gets us underway in the all-white kit.
00:03:19Milan in the famous red and black stripes, black shorts, and black socks.
00:03:26Some head tennis to get us started.
00:03:30And it's back with the keeper, Minelli.
00:03:42Played to Kevins and Oli.
00:03:45Throw-in to be taken by Gabriele Minotti.
00:03:48He'd never been to Novara.
00:03:51It is roughly between Milan, or Milan the city, and Turin.
00:03:58Around 100,000 people live there.
00:04:00And it's a very good test for Milan Futuro.
00:04:03Played to be taken by Gabriele Minotti.
00:04:05He'd never been to Novara.
00:04:07It is roughly between Milan, or Milan the city, and Turin.
00:04:12Around 100,000 people live there.
00:04:19And they're very well supported.
00:04:21Around 1,100, we think, in the stadium.
00:04:28Good support for the home side.
00:04:34Kevin Zeroli.
00:04:37Alejandro Jimenez.
00:04:39Back to the skipper, Kevin.
00:04:42Sandri. Nicely done by Sandri.
00:04:52Sandri's had a good impact in this game already.
00:04:55Chaka Traore.
00:04:58Camarda tries the clever trick, but is unable to control it.
00:05:04If you have followed the Milan Primavera in recent years with us,
00:05:09you'll be very familiar with Kevin Zeroli, Davide Bartesaghi,
00:05:14and Chaka Traore, and of course Francesco Camarda.
00:05:18Another year of growth, physically, for Francesco Camarda.
00:05:23And he's a very good player.
00:05:25And he's a very good player.
00:05:27And he's a very good player.
00:05:29Another year of growth, physically, for Francesco Camarda.
00:05:37It really is a hot property for the Rossoneri.
00:05:50Chaka Traore.
00:05:52Nearly comes a cropper, but does well to hold on to the ball.
00:05:59Minotti.
00:06:03Camarda tries another clever flick, but it doesn't quite come off.
00:06:23Ball given back by Hugo Cuenca.
00:06:30Quick kick taken already.
00:06:33Omar Cagliotti.
00:06:43Minotti.
00:06:47Gabriele Minotti and...
00:06:52...Matthias Sandri are two of the newer faces.
00:06:56Going back to...
00:06:59...the theme of players you might recognise from the Primavera.
00:07:03The number five, Gabriele Minotti, joined in the summer,
00:07:07this summer, naturally.
00:07:09And Matthias Sandri, very tidy central midfielder, number 21.
00:07:17Jimenez has got forward.
00:07:27Chaka Traore in the area.
00:07:30Chaka Traore pulls it back.
00:07:32First time shot and it's not far.
00:07:34Fizz is past the post.
00:07:36Did the keeper get a hand to it?
00:07:47The corner will be taken by the...
00:07:49...by the...
00:07:54...ubiquitous Sandri.
00:08:00It's a great chance and it's a reflex save from the keeper, Minelli.
00:08:05Minotti.
00:08:16First...
00:08:18...couple of warnings there for a Novara.
00:08:20Quality moves by Milan.
00:08:22The shot that led to the corner and the...
00:08:25...that chance.
00:08:35Sandri immediately makes himself available.
00:08:38He is the fulcrum.
00:08:40The link between the defence and midfield.
00:09:06Di Mano.
00:09:12Something to chase, but it's good cover and it's safety first,
00:09:15but intelligent defending from Gabriele Minotti.
00:09:25It's a good chance.
00:09:27Di Mano.
00:09:29It's a good chance.
00:09:31Di Mano.
00:09:33It's a good chance.
00:09:35It's a good chance.
00:09:59Headed up in the air by Minotti.
00:10:02It's a bit of a weak cross though and it's smashed away.
00:10:24Gathered up by Laponava.
00:10:27This has gone for something.
00:10:32It's a bit of a weak attack.
00:10:47Partesaghi.
00:10:52Like Gerroni and Camarda were involved in the first team a few
00:10:55times last season.
00:10:57I'm sure you recall.
00:11:01Milan, looking for space, Sandri, very tightly to Minotti.
00:11:21Back with Bartesaghi.
00:11:22Into space, Sandri.
00:11:23Sandri back out wide, a couple of stepovers, but it's back with Sandri who mis-kicks it.
00:11:37It's good cover, Kevin Zanolli was helping out but he wasn't required, so it's back with
00:11:49the captain.
00:11:50Milan retain possession, Davide Bartesaghi very versatile, can play in central defence
00:12:02or as full-back.
00:12:03These players are at the age, some of them are at the age in which they will have a growth
00:12:15spurt and suddenly come back after a summer away a bit taller.
00:12:20Bartesaghi is certainly a very tall young man, Francesco Camarda as well has got lots
00:12:26of growing to do.
00:12:27Play forward, an early or a first threat from Nevada and it's a good shot by the number
00:12:4410, Cristian Donadio.
00:12:52Forced a save from Lapuernava.
00:12:53Headed across goal and it's into the net, sliding in at the far post, it looks very
00:13:21much to me that the ball was nowhere near the quadrant for that corner, it looks like
00:13:29it's been validated.
00:13:37It's Omar Cailotti, breaks the deadlock in the 11th minute, looks like a good routine,
00:13:54flicked on and then sliding in, it's a good move, served Nevada well, as I say I have
00:14:02my doubts about the corner, but regardless it's Nevada 1, Milan 0, Pueydo in the top,
00:14:30it's nicely done, it's headed up into the air, Hugo Cuenca a judge to have committed
00:14:35the foul however on Ajay Amank.
00:14:45Milan had certainly had the better of this first 10-15 minutes but it is Novara who have
00:14:53the lead, plenty of time to go though, it's a good run, played forward the tails are up
00:15:17first time shot, Morosani saw glory, he went for it, not a bad effort, Milan need to compose
00:15:38themselves and absorb the shock of going behind, but have got a lot of time at their
00:15:47disposal to get back into this game, Jimenez, Zerali first time, Hugo Cuenca, Cuenca loses
00:16:03out though to Morosani, a good battle between the two, Sandri, Minotti,
00:16:29back to Bartesaghi, Chaka Traore hasn't had too much of the ball yet, that's a clever
00:16:47angle pass to Camarda, Camarda pulls it back and it's a last ditch saving intervention
00:16:54from a Novara defender, Chaka Traore will take Milan's second corner of the game.
00:17:25It's a huddle of players in front of the penalty spot, played short, back to Chaka Traore,
00:17:43a bit harder than he would have wanted I think, spooks it out to Jimenez in space, Jimenez
00:17:53good run into the area, and does well in fact, I thought he was going to lose possession,
00:17:58but he did brilliantly there because there was a Novara defender sprinting across.
00:18:02Goal kick to be taken by Stefano Minelli.
00:18:32Zerali, Jimenez, Hugo Cuenca.
00:19:02Lovely footwork by Sandri, he goes down, he felt he was fouled, the referee ignored him
00:19:07however, the referee himself then gets involved when the ball strikes him.
00:19:12It will be a non-contested drop ball in favour of Novara.
00:19:19Jimenez battling with Jimenez, it's one to keep an eye on, Jimenez to Sandri.
00:19:42Oh, wonderful footwork by Mattia Liberale, tries to go one better but loses possession,
00:19:49but the initial skill was beautiful.
00:19:52It's a foul by Kevin Zerali, and the captain goes into the book after 17 minutes.
00:19:58Milan skipper, caution for bringing down Christian Donadio.
00:20:02I think it's the right decision to be honest, no complaints from Kevin.
00:20:16Laponava.
00:20:39Minotti.
00:20:58Jimenez wants it but he's ignored for now.
00:21:14Here is Alejandro Jimenez.
00:21:27Given away though.
00:21:28Novara coming forward, there's a player on his own and it's fed through to Morosoni.
00:21:33Morosoni shoots, good save from Laponava.
00:21:44A few warning signs for Milan.
00:21:46Novara starting to look in their stride.
00:21:55Another corner, number 24.
00:21:58Aside from Piemonte, and once again the ball is miles outside the area it's supposed to be in.
00:22:10Played short, cleared first time, that's a brilliant save.
00:22:14And Laponava castigates his defenders.
00:22:20Livid with them, so close to conceding a second goal from a corner.
00:22:36Another chance, this time it's on the line because the assistant referee is closer.
00:22:48Played in first time towards the far post, it's beyond everybody.
00:22:52It will be a goal kick to Milan.
00:23:05Bartesagi to Minotti.
00:23:18Long ball forward towards Camarda.
00:23:20Camarda loses out though.
00:23:29Strong defending, doubling up.
00:23:32Bartesagi and Himenef do well.
00:23:36And Bartesagi does very well indeed to win the throwing of Ongaro.
00:24:07Morosoni lays it off.
00:24:09Intricate play from Novara.
00:24:21Donnadio can't quite keep at him, but he liked the idea from his teammate.
00:24:25He approved of the intention.
00:24:29So they've certainly come into the game since taking the lead up until their tenth minute goal.
00:24:36By Omar Carotti.
00:24:39He'd been all Milan, but now Novara hunting for a second.
00:24:47Cuenca furthest forward for Rossoneri.
00:25:14They're really starting to play well now.
00:25:16Novara linking up nicely and causing problems for Milan's defence.
00:25:23Played over the top.
00:25:25Camarda out-muscled.
00:25:26There were two defenders on him.
00:25:28Didn't really stand much of a chance.
00:25:30Francesco Camarda.
00:25:58Di Mano.
00:26:06That's a bit risky and he probably won't thank him for that.
00:26:10Minelli.
00:26:21Chaka Traore.
00:26:23Chaka just loses the ball momentarily but wins it back.
00:26:26Now still going.
00:26:27Bundled over and the referee says penalty.
00:26:30It's a spot kick for Milan.
00:26:32Chaka Traore too skilful, too quick.
00:26:36And Novara bringing him down.
00:26:42Referee, Abdoulaye Diop.
00:26:47Not hesitating even for a second.
00:26:51Blowing his whistle and pointing to the spot.
00:26:58And it will be Francesco Camarda to take the penalty.
00:27:06One of the Novara players just stuck a toe in trying to win the ball from Chaka.
00:27:12Chaka Traore went down.
00:27:14And we have a penalty to the Rossoneri.
00:27:40Francesco Camarda against Stefano Minelli to equalise for Milan.
00:27:45Camarda sends it into the top right corner and it's 1-1.
00:27:50The Rossoneri have levelled a really good penalty from Camarda.
00:28:03And the keeper went the right way but was unable to stop it.
00:28:12Now it looks as if there will be a cooling break.
00:28:14Let's have a look at the penalty.
00:28:17That had some heat on it too.
00:28:21Into the same corner that Minelli dived towards but he was unable to get a hand to it.
00:28:28Too powerful and a really good strike from Francesco Camarda.
00:28:40Now the players are rehydrating.
00:28:43Very important, whatever your level, whatever the category of sport,
00:28:50whatever the exercise you're doing, it's very important to get fluid on board if it is warm.
00:28:58And that's exactly what these impressive young men are doing.
00:29:02That was the last action of the first part of the first half.
00:29:06That penalty by Francesco Camarda.
00:29:18It will be interesting how the rest of this first half unfolds.
00:29:22As I said before, the Nevada goal, Milan were on top, then Nevada had their purple patch.
00:29:30But now we're restored to parity.
00:29:47It will be treated as a normal kick-off.
00:29:55Well, it is a kick-off obviously because the penalty was just scored.
00:30:02This is the first action since that goal.
00:30:05Novara kick-off. Novara 1, Milan 1.
00:30:17Jimenez nods it in the general direction of a teammate.
00:30:24Kevin with a strong challenge and needs to be careful. Kevin is on a yellow card.
00:30:49Timano. Calcagni.
00:30:54Very tidy from Novara but not causing any problems to the Rossoneri.
00:31:03Cleverly done, Morosoni. Putting together some good moves.
00:31:07Novara and that's a decent low effort from Morosoni.
00:31:15That's a great test for Milan.
00:31:40Mattia Liberale just loses possession.
00:31:47Rather, Timano does brilliantly.
00:31:50They've got some good players, Novara, it has to be said.
00:32:14Back to Alejandro Jimenez.
00:32:44Jimenez.
00:32:51Bartesagi.
00:33:01Kevin Zeroli has to go backwards.
00:33:08Pretty clear 4-4-2 from Novara.
00:33:12Although, in that instance, as I was saying that, Donadillo had broken forward to make it a 4-3-3, the press.
00:33:31Alejandro Jimenez.
00:33:38It's a great run by Chaka Traore. Chaka towards the area. Chaka, stepovers galore.
00:33:43Still going and nearly puts it in but earns the corner anyway.
00:33:50Will be a corner to the Rossoneri.
00:34:02To be taken by Mattia Sandri.
00:34:14Again, there's a bit of tussling around the penalty spot.
00:34:20Comes in.
00:34:22He tries to get on the end of it but it's headed away by a player in white.
00:34:47Zeroli.
00:34:54Stabbed through. Camarda, great play.
00:34:57Cuenca, Ugo Cuenca into the centre.
00:35:01Sandri just loses out. He was bundled out of action, really.
00:35:08Lively match, though. Entertaining match. I hope you're enjoying it.
00:35:15As I say, if it's your first time watching Milan Futuro,
00:35:22and you've never seen the Milan Primavera or over the last two seasons you haven't seen much of them,
00:35:29the quality of players like Mattia Liberali, Kevin Zeroli, Francesco Camarda really stands out.
00:35:36But the stakes are higher now. They're in Serie G.
00:35:51Back to Minelli.
00:36:09Right over the top. Something to chase.
00:36:13Great defending by Bartesaghi. Clean as a whistle.
00:36:31Novara looking for a goal, though, to take the lead, to retake the lead.
00:36:39It's a player down for Novara. Gabriele Minotti was closest by for Milan,
00:36:44but he's not a judge to have committed the foul.
00:36:47But Solan sees the funny side.
00:37:00Camarda, very deep.
00:37:03He tries to do his usual clever footwork and mix of tenacity and opportunistic control.
00:37:17Not scared to take a risk in a tight spot. Not scared to try a backflick or a sombrero.
00:37:32That's another fine tackle. Really good defending, really good tackling today by Milan.
00:37:40Really clean, precise.
00:38:01Jiménez.
00:38:29Jiménez, good run, powering through Jiménez, having his shirt pulled.
00:38:32Goes on, Chaka Traore. Chaka Traore knocked over, wins the free kick.
00:38:46Really good run. Shirt was being very clearly pulled.
00:38:48Referee said play on.
00:38:50But this time, on that occasion, where two players sandwiched Chaka Traore,
00:38:56he had enough, so he blew his whistle. Free kick to Rossoneri.
00:39:19Matias Sandri over the ball.
00:39:22Heads it back into the danger area, but Donadio clears it.
00:39:30And now it's Novara coming forward, and Jiménez with a very obvious foul,
00:39:35and he will go into the book for that in the 37th minute.
00:39:40Alejandro Jiménez, no stranger to a yellow card.
00:39:51Frustration for Milan and the staff.
00:39:54You can't have any complaints about the yellow card.
00:39:56I think it's more about the fact that Milan just caught a bit short there,
00:40:02and if Jiménez hadn't committed that tactical foul,
00:40:06things could have been a lot scarier.
00:40:24Referee Diop moves the ball to where he wants the free kick to be taken from.
00:40:37Alessandra Di Mano plays it in.
00:40:40Headed away by Jiménez.
00:40:43Chaka Traore nods it into the centre. Camarda.
00:40:47Camarda is knocked over.
00:40:49It's a free kick to Rossoneri.
00:41:16Kevin Zidali tried to turn away from his markers and was knocked over.
00:41:36Two yellow cards so far for Alejandro Jiménez and Kevin Zidali.
00:41:45Played forward by Sandri. It's a nice idea, but it's cleared.
00:41:51Well won back. Brilliantly tenacious from Gabriele Minotti,
00:41:55but the ball goes out. Or does it? It does indeed.
00:42:16Forward by Ghiringelli.
00:42:19This one's gone. Referee stops play.
00:42:25Free kick to Novara.
00:42:44Jiménez does well, but he's going the wrong way.
00:42:48Gives it to Lapuernava, who launches it forward.
00:42:52Won back, though, by the home side.
00:42:55Bartesaghi.
00:42:57Kevin Zidali, a bit of head tennis, but it's not precise,
00:42:59and it's won back by Novara, but out comes Lapuernava.
00:43:03Anticipates the danger well, the keeper.
00:43:20Sandri.
00:43:26The referee blows the whistle. Another free kick for Milan.
00:43:46Liberale, good run from Liberale.
00:43:48Zidali threads it through.
00:43:50Played to Ciacatraiore. Ciacatraiore plays it into the centre.
00:43:53Camarda's alone, and Camarda scores.
00:43:56Francesco Camarda at the double.
00:44:00What a fabulous prospect this young man is.
00:44:08First he scores with a powerful, accurate penalty.
00:44:13He gives Milan the lead with a centre-forwards header.
00:44:20Worthy of the number nine on his shirt.
00:44:25Ciacatraiore, right foot cross.
00:44:28Camarda between two defenders.
00:44:31Guiding the ball into the side netting.
00:44:35Brilliant stuff from Camardino, as he's known around these parts.
00:44:42Novara, one. Milan, two.
00:44:46With the half-time approaching, it's a brilliant, brilliant way
00:44:53to go into the dressing rooms, should it stay like this, naturally.
00:45:07Two from Camarda, two from Milan.
00:45:15The way he got between the left-back and the left-central defender
00:45:22was fabulous from Francesco Camarda.
00:45:24Played by Minotti.
00:45:31It's a good cross, but Jimenez does well to clear it.
00:45:34Not very far, though.
00:45:35Hooked goal.
00:45:36Nice idea from Ajemiang.
00:45:44Right plant.
00:46:15Camarda has gone down in his own half, but it's play on.
00:46:26Back to his feet, thankfully.
00:46:29The man whose goals are dividing the teams.
00:46:49Now it's just about keeping hold of the ball until the referee
00:46:53Referee blows the half-time whistle.
00:46:59A minute and a half plus additional time to go.
00:47:04Minotti.
00:47:06Or rather, Bozzola.
00:47:07And back to Laponava.
00:47:10Kevin Zerali stabs it to Liberale.
00:47:13Liberale with a great pass.
00:47:18It's a slip, and it's dropped to Jimenez, who crosses it.
00:47:21And Camarda is so close.
00:47:23But it comes out on the other side, too.
00:47:25Chaka Traore.
00:47:26Chaka Traore.
00:47:27Stepovers.
00:47:28Away from one.
00:47:29Goes for the far corner.
00:47:30Will it drop?
00:47:31Kindly, it does drop.
00:47:33But it's a player in white who clears it out.
00:47:37Ajemiang.
00:47:38And it will be another corner for Milan.
00:47:40Corner number four.
00:48:01Corner to be taken by Matias Andri.
00:48:09Headed away, though, by the first man.
00:48:11Not the best corner of the night so far.
00:48:14But the good news is, Matias gets a second chance.
00:48:23Camarda surrounded.
00:48:25This time it's better.
00:48:27And it's actually going in towards the goal.
00:48:29And it's swiped away by Minelli.
00:48:33Much better corner on that occasion from Milan.
00:48:37Chaka Traore helping out with defensive duty from the corner.
00:48:54And now it's really slow from Milan.
00:48:56Sandri.
00:49:22Had some space.
00:49:23This could be dangerous.
00:49:24Played into the area.
00:49:25And Kevin Zidali first intercepts it and then clears it.
00:49:30Did well.
00:49:32Kevin Zidali.
00:49:33Novara.
00:49:34Novara are desperate to get back into this as soon as possible.
00:49:42Let's have a look.
00:49:43Where will the corner ball be placed?
00:49:45Indeed, the ball is not quite in the...
00:49:49Well, anyway, it's borderline whether that's legal or not.
00:49:51Anyway, in it comes.
00:49:52And it's cleared by Camarda.
00:49:54He's everywhere.
00:49:55Francesco Camarda.
00:49:57Referee Diop looks at his watch.
00:50:00Back to Donadio.
00:50:03Played low across here.
00:50:04That's dangerous.
00:50:05Drifts out.
00:50:06Takes several deflections.
00:50:07A cry for handball from several of the fans.
00:50:09Referee says no way.
00:50:12Ball's gone out.
00:50:18Referee Diop blows the halftime whistle amid slightly controversial circumstances.
00:50:24Sending everyone to the dressing room.
00:50:26Novara still claiming they should have had a penalty.
00:50:28But it's not the case.
00:50:30The score at the interval is Milan...
00:50:32Or rather, Novara 1 Milan 2.
00:50:37Welcome back to the Stadio Silvio Piola
00:50:40for the second half of this Coppa Italia Serie C game
00:50:44between Milan Futuro and Novara.
00:50:49The score at the interval was 2-1 to the Rossoneri.
00:50:52A couple of goals from Francesco Camarda.
00:50:56Demonstrating once again what an exciting player he is.
00:51:01Referee Abdoulaye Diop blows the whistle.
00:51:04We're on the way in the second half.
00:51:06Milan get us going.
00:51:09Can the Rossoneri hold on?
00:51:11If we are being ambitious and we should always be that way inclined,
00:51:16can Milan add to the lead?
00:51:20A couple of players booked for the Rossoneri.
00:51:23Alejandro Jimenez and Kevin Zorolli, the skipper.
00:51:28Other than that, no other cautions.
00:51:31It's a great run by Jimenez, immediately into the action.
00:51:42First time effort, that's a decent hit as well.
00:51:49It was Matias Sandri.
00:51:54Good, firm effort from Sandri.
00:52:25Chaka Traore coming forward.
00:52:30He's possessed but it's a good press from Hugo Cuenca.
00:52:35Backing up his teammate Chaka.
00:52:55Can he?
00:52:59It was the right idea, trying to find his teammate out on the wing,
00:53:04but not quite the execution he would have hoped for.
00:53:08Oh, lovely footwork.
00:53:23Hugo Cuenca still going.
00:53:25Leaves it for Francesco Camarda.
00:53:27Camarda towards the area.
00:53:30Camarda's low cross is intelligent.
00:53:32He's looking for Chaka Traore who was on the other side.
00:53:43It's a good turn into the area.
00:53:45This is danger for Milan.
00:53:47The shot though is charged down.
00:53:50It was Ongaro.
00:53:57And another chance for Novara.
00:54:00Another attack but it breaks down.
00:54:02Now it's Hugo Cuenca.
00:54:04Sidesteps a couple of markers and a third man by releasing the ball to Chaka Traore.
00:54:11Botsolan having his shirt pulled.
00:54:42A player down for Novara and a whistle eventually blown by the referee Diop.
00:54:48Calcagni.
00:55:11That's a great turn.
00:55:13Good work by Mancetti.
00:55:15Had a good start to the second half.
00:55:17Novara.
00:55:19Mancetti goes over.
00:55:21The referee uninterested.
00:55:24Salk's low round his legs.
00:55:26Similar style and a similar look and build to Paulo Dybala.
00:55:30If he can have it.
00:55:33Like half as good as Paulo Dybala.
00:55:36I'm sure he'll be very happy.
00:55:39Chappie.
00:55:41Mancetti.
00:55:43But right now he's not particularly enjoying life.
00:55:45It's fair to say.
00:55:48Chappie.
00:55:50Mancetti.
00:55:52But right now he's not particularly enjoying life.
00:55:54It's fair to say.
00:55:57Or half as good as Paulo Dybala.
00:56:00I'm sure he'll be very happy.
00:56:02Chappie.
00:56:03Mancetti.
00:56:04But right now he's not particularly enjoying life.
00:56:06It's fair to say.
00:56:27Chance for the players to rehydrate.
00:56:36Hopefully it's nothing serious for Mancetti.
00:56:57Lapo Navarro.
00:57:02Lapo Navarro.
00:57:04Restart the match gives it to Barthezagi.
00:57:12Chaka Traore.
00:57:18Porzolan.
00:57:26a little bit hesitant, he isn't caught out, though.
00:57:46a little bit hesitant, he isn't caught out, though.
00:57:46out, though. Camarda, great strength from him.
00:58:01Camarda, great strength from him.
00:58:01Camarda, great strength from him. The referee thinks he was a
00:58:04The referee thinks he was a
00:58:04The referee thinks he was a little bit too fast.
00:58:20little bit too fast. It came after the collision with
00:58:22It came after the collision with
00:58:22It came after the collision with Francesco Camarda.
00:58:33Francesco Camarda.
00:58:33Francesco Camarda. The Novato players have been in
00:58:35The Novato players have been in
00:58:35The Novato players have been in the wars since the restart.
00:58:37the wars since the restart. The players in white.
00:58:50The fans becoming a little
00:58:51The fans becoming a little
00:58:51They want to get the game back underway.
00:59:12Uncontested drop ball given to Bortzolan.
00:59:15Bortzolan to Bartizagi.
00:59:21Bortzolan running towards dangerous.
00:59:38He gives it back to a teammate and it's now Lapu-Nava.
00:59:51He's careful and that's risky stuff.
00:59:56Taking a bit of a hazardous approach there.
01:00:03Minelli and he was tripped by Francesco Camarda.
01:00:12He's given away though, or rather it's a sloppy pass by the home side.
01:00:21Given to Roli.
01:00:35Lovely, skillful footwork and then flying forward.
01:00:46Bortzolan, Camarda will get there.
01:00:49He's not a speed merchant as I say that. He doesn't quite get there.
01:00:55Good play by Milan.
01:01:20Wonderful.
01:01:23Skillful midfield play by Hugo Cuenca.
01:01:26Coming in from his station out on the wing.
01:01:29Some very nimble players on the ball for Milan Liberale.
01:01:33Cuenca, Sandri.
01:01:36Really exciting for their future.
01:01:42Scooped over towards Liberale.
01:01:47Liberale does well to retain possession.
01:01:53Just loses out though on this occasion to the goal scorer for Novara, Omar Caglioti.
01:02:16Bartesagi to Jimenez.
01:02:20Jimenez sweeps it out wide to Chaka Traore.
01:02:27Chaka Traore running at the defenders, does well.
01:02:29Can he curl the shot in?
01:02:31It's straight to the keeper.
01:02:33The danger's not over yet for Novara.
01:02:36Great run by Bortzolan.
01:02:37Bortzolan puts in the cross but ever alert to the danger of Apo Nava.
01:02:41Or rather Stefano Minelli gathers it up.
01:02:45Then he launches a teammate on a run.
01:02:48It's Gidingeli.
01:02:52Threads it through, first time pass.
01:02:53That's a good idea and this could be dangerous.
01:02:55Great save at the near post by Apo Nava.
01:03:02Good first time football from Novara.
01:03:20Corner number five for the home side.
01:03:29Towards the back post, punched away by Nava.
01:03:37Camarda wins it well in the air.
01:03:40And the back flip by Chaka Traore doesn't quite find Camarda.
01:03:47Great turn from Manceri.
01:03:51And he goes for glory and that's not a bad effort.
01:03:56He's through midfield in the shot.
01:03:58Almost sneaking into the far bottom or rather the near bottom corner.
01:04:10Lively team, Novara.
01:04:40Liberale turns away from danger nicely.
01:04:42Felt he was fouled.
01:04:43Referee agrees.
01:05:12Good out wide by Calotti.
01:05:15He's given away.
01:05:16Hugo Cuenca.
01:05:17Cuenca storming into the area.
01:05:18Plays it across Camarda.
01:05:21Even a full stretch.
01:05:22I doubt he could have got on the end of it.
01:05:23But it was a nice idea.
01:05:26Quick attack by Milan, Cuenca and Camarda on the right wavelength.
01:05:32Just not quite the execution they were hoping for.
01:05:39Substitutions afoot for Milan.
01:05:44Chaka Traore coming off.
01:05:48To be replaced by Diego Sia.
01:05:52Kevin Zarrari as well making way.
01:05:56Malaspina coming on for him.
01:06:04There's Diego Sia.
01:06:18While the drum is insistent from Novara but not quite the same rhythm and variety as in the first half.
01:06:30The captain's armband has gone to Botsolan.
01:06:54Jimenez.
01:07:04Bartesagi.
01:07:15Camarda can't quite control it.
01:07:30It's cut out well and it's Diego Sia storming forward.
01:07:34Needs a bit of support.
01:07:35Gives it to Malaspina.
01:07:37Now it's out wide with Mattia Liberale.
01:07:40Liberale running at his defender.
01:07:42Stepovers.
01:07:43Twisting and turning.
01:07:44A nice shimmy.
01:07:45The cross is charged down.
01:07:47It won't be a corner unfortunately.
01:07:48Manceri though loses out.
01:07:56Back to Diego Sia.
01:08:08Wonderful pass to find Sia by Sandri.
01:08:12Diego Sia still going.
01:08:13Diego Sia, well you knew what he was trying to do.
01:08:16He was trying to curl it into the far corner.
01:08:19But didn't quite, well didn't get enough movement on the ball.
01:08:37Manceri.
01:08:40Teammate finds space between the lines and receives it.
01:08:42He then gives it back to Manceri.
01:08:45Manceri, quick feet.
01:08:47Tried to shuffle between two but was dispossessed by Sandri.
01:08:51I think the home fans felt he was fouled by our number 21.
01:08:56The play continues.
01:09:04Manceri now.
01:09:10Plays it far post.
01:09:12A decent idea from the number 74.
01:09:15Manceri now.
01:09:16Plays it far post.
01:09:17A decent idea from the number 74.
01:09:19Manceri now.
01:09:21Manceri now.
01:09:22Plays it far post.
01:09:23A decent idea from the number 74.
01:09:24Manceri now.
01:09:25Plays it far post.
01:09:26A decent idea from the number 74.
01:09:27Manceri now.
01:09:28Plays it far post.
01:09:29A decent idea from the number 74.
01:09:30Manceri now.
01:09:31Plays it far post.
01:09:32A decent idea from the number 74.
01:09:33Manceri now.
01:09:34Plays it far post.
01:09:35A decent idea from the number 74.
01:09:36Manceri now.
01:09:37Plays it far post.
01:09:38A decent idea from the number 74.
01:09:39Manceri now.
01:09:40Plays it far post.
01:09:41A decent idea from the number 74.
01:09:42Manceri now.
01:09:43Plays it far post.
01:09:44A decent idea from the number 74.
01:09:45Manceri now.
01:09:47Come on.
01:09:48The heavy touch by Francesco.
01:10:16Free kick taken in a very leisurely manner by Milan.
01:10:32Barthesaghi forward given away, though.
01:10:38Manceri shoved off the ball unfairly by Diego Sier.
01:10:44Diego didn't take that decision massively well.
01:10:53Diego Sier.
01:10:58Just having a word with the referee.
01:11:02Mattia Liberale.
01:11:16Free kick for Novara.
01:11:26Manceri starts his run up and leaves it for a teammate.
01:11:29Played short and doesn't come to anything.
01:11:31Then there's a fairly robust challenge on the Milan player
01:11:35trying to break out.
01:11:46And off comes Don Nadio, who I felt had a good game.
01:11:53I think Milan will be quite pleased that he's being
01:11:56substituted, if I'm honest.
01:11:59Maybe not the Novara fans or the neutrals, but from a Milan
01:12:02point of view, he was causing a few problems, particularly in
01:12:05the first half.
01:12:06And likewise, off comes Alessandro Di Mano and the players
01:12:09coming on are Miliardi, the number three, and the number
01:12:16four, Can Cola.
01:12:38Nava plays it forward.
01:12:43Given away, though.
01:12:46Ajermang with a chance to break forward.
01:12:48Puts in the cross early.
01:12:49It was the right decision, perhaps, but it's anticipated.
01:12:52But given away by Milan.
01:12:57Great skill by Ajermang.
01:12:58And he's still going into the area.
01:13:00It's a really good run, but he eventually slips over.
01:13:02And it's fired in.
01:13:05Comes off a Milan player, Camarda, helping out in defence.
01:13:33It looks like it's called another rehydration break.
01:13:38Another chance for the players to get some fluids on board.
01:13:47Very warm temperatures even in the evening in northern Italy
01:13:51this summer, something of a heat wave.
01:14:08Milan 2-1 up, thanks to a couple of goals from Francesco
01:14:11Camarda.
01:14:15And a really well struck penalty.
01:14:22And an opportunistic head up at the end of the first half.
01:14:30Mavara had actually taken the lead after being under pressure
01:14:34for the first ten minutes through Omar Calotti.
01:14:42They haven't got long to save themselves aside from Piemonte.
01:15:10Flicked on by Miliardi.
01:15:12Played into the centre, but it's well read and cut out.
01:15:16Now Milan will try and break Diego Sia.
01:15:19Diego Sia flying through midfield, into the area.
01:15:24A couple of twinkle toe routines and he hits the post.
01:15:28Diego Sia so close to scoring a super goal.
01:15:35Bamboozling the home defence and then firing it in towards the
01:15:40far corner, but unluckily for him it bounces off the woodwork.
01:15:48Really good play from the number 20 to substitute Diego Sia,
01:15:51another star in recent years of the Milan-Primavera.
01:15:57Beautiful effort, deserved a bit more, deserved to creep into
01:16:00the side netting, didn't it?
01:16:03Sixth corner for the Rossoneri.
01:16:12Towards the penalty spot headed up into the air.
01:16:15Keeper watches it, Minelli.
01:16:17Bounces harmlessly off the roof of the net.
01:16:30He's gone out for a throw in.
01:16:50Diego Sia now the chance to show his skill.
01:16:53Diego has to turn back on himself, but is agile and nimble
01:16:56enough to keep hold of the ball.
01:16:59Dabs it to Minotti.
01:17:08Lots of space and Sandri does brilliantly with the pirouette.
01:17:12Retains possession under pressure.
01:17:14Been a great performance from Sandri.
01:17:21Hugo Cuenca.
01:17:23Cuenca twisting and turning.
01:17:27Cuenca causing all sorts of nightmares to his markers.
01:17:33Thinks he's won the throw in.
01:17:35The referee's assistant sees it otherwise.
01:17:50Milan player down.
01:17:52Matias Sandri.
01:18:01Had a really good performance.
01:18:03Showed some lovely skill.
01:18:07Some adventurous midfield play as well from Matias Sandri.
01:18:18Stroking the top of his left thigh, I think it is.
01:18:21Matias Sandri.
01:18:22Hopefully it's nothing serious.
01:18:34It is indeed the top of his thigh.
01:18:37The area which in Italian is known as the pubalgia.
01:18:43Very susceptible to injuries.
01:18:51Hopefully it's nothing too serious for Matias Sandri.
01:18:54He's been a standout player.
01:18:56There have been several from Milan, it has to be said.
01:18:59Sandri has been particularly impressive.
01:19:28Well defended.
01:19:30I thought he was being pushed.
01:20:11He can't continue.
01:20:17Kamarda.
01:20:18Kamarda great strength.
01:20:21Under hits the pass.
01:20:23Gather it up regardless.
01:20:49Back to the defence.
01:20:53Diego Sia.
01:21:15Cancala in front of his own defence.
01:21:35Is it safe?
01:21:50Headed away by Bozzolan.
01:21:53Novada certainly not giving up though.
01:21:56His own side determined to get back on level terms with Milan.
01:22:14Foul committed by Milan.
01:22:16Will be a free kick to Novada.
01:22:32Nearly.
01:22:56Into midfield.
01:22:59Novada.
01:23:02Flicked on by Bartesaghi.
01:23:05Now Bozzolan gets involved.
01:23:08Flicked on by Kamarda.
01:23:12There is a player down with cramp for Novada.
01:23:17Milan sportingly play it out.
01:23:21Receive treatment.
01:23:28The players have a quick pause.
01:23:57Pretty clear it is the painful one on the calf for the Novada player.
01:24:03The numbing spray applied.
01:24:19Moving very uncomfortably.
01:24:21Limping off the pitch.
01:24:23You would say it is probably end of involvement in the proceedings for him.
01:24:33Already made two substitutions.
01:24:35Looks like there is going to be another one.
01:24:45Substitute being prepared.
01:24:48Novada.
01:24:50Novada.
01:24:52Novada.
01:24:54Novada.
01:24:56Novada.
01:24:58Novada.
01:25:00Novada.
01:25:02Novada.
01:25:04Novada.
01:25:06Novada.
01:25:08Novada.
01:25:10Novada.
01:25:12Novada.
01:25:14Novada.
01:25:16Novada.
01:25:18Novada.
01:25:20Novada.
01:25:22Novada.
01:25:24Novada.
01:25:27Coppa Italia, Serie C.
01:25:37Trying to find out who will go into the round of 16, Rossoneri.
01:25:55it. Jimenez. Jimenez very far up the pitch. Always makes an impact. Very feisty player.
01:26:09Very competitive customer Alejandro Jimenez. Two goals so far though by Camarda. The main
01:26:24talking point of this match. But Nevada haven't given up. It's a good run. It's well monitored
01:26:28and it's cleared by D'Alessio. With the ever energetic Jimenez bringing the ball forward.
01:26:43Plays a clever pass. Tried to squeeze it through delicately to the on-running teammate.
01:26:48Now it's defending on the calendar on the agenda rather for Milan. There's a foul.
01:27:05Morazzani brought down by Dariusz Dalmak.
01:27:18What has gone. A player down. It's Agyemang for Nevada and the free kick has been given.
01:27:49So defending for Milan.
01:28:04Two players in the wall.
01:28:09Several players in the six yard box and the rest
01:28:11outside. Whipped in towards the near post but it's headed away by a Milan player.
01:28:20And now is a breakaway for the Rossoneri.
01:28:23Played out wide towards Diego Sia. Has to scurry across to keep it in and just about does so.
01:28:32Storming into the area. Taking on his marker. No defender likes being run at.
01:28:38And it's another corner for Milan.
01:28:43Seven for the Rossoneri.
01:28:53Diego Sia leisurely across to take the corner. Not in a massive hurry is he.
01:29:07Diego Sia will play it in hoping someone can get on the end of it.
01:29:16Not a bad delivery but it's headed away by a Nevada player.
01:29:23And Agyemang there just overhits it slightly.
01:29:28He's trying to launch a counter-attack but couldn't control the ball sufficiently.
01:29:34D'Alessio will take the three, the throw in.
01:30:05Played over the top but given straight back to Milan.
01:30:20That's a bit careless though by Nava.
01:30:26Head over the top. Clever first time effort. A nice idea but
01:30:30gathered up. Camarda jumping. Loses possession momentarily. Malaspina takes over.
01:30:37Hooked control by Diego Sia. Milan coming forward. Francesco Camarda. Camarda into the area.
01:30:43Camarda for the hat-trick and it's off the bar. So close to his hat-trick. Disbelief for Francesco.
01:30:53So close.
01:30:58Brilliant strike from the youngster.
01:31:06Off comes Zahimenev to be replaced by Andre Kubis.
01:31:15This is the chance. Brilliant play. Left foot went for the near top corner which is very rare
01:31:22you have to say and it's so close to going in.
01:31:31Agyemang comes off for Birkic.
01:31:39And the substitute for the Nilan Futuro as well.
01:31:43Off comes the cautioned Alejandro Jimenez. He's run as well so naturally he deserves a break.
01:31:49Not just being replaced for his yellow card and he's replaced by Andre Kubis
01:31:56who missed so much of all of last season with an injury but he's back now.
01:32:02And it's great to have Andre Kubis back on the pitch.
01:32:05We're in the number 15.
01:32:21Three minutes plus additional time to go. Novada one, Milan two. Man of the match, without doubt.
01:32:27Three minutes plus additional time to go.
01:32:31Novara one, Milan two.
01:32:33Man of the match, without doubt.
01:32:36Francesco Camarda, two goals.
01:32:39And he's hit the post as well.
01:32:57The handball fairly clear as well from Davide Bertoncini.
01:33:03I can't quite believe it.
01:33:09Milan having to defend in numbers now because Novara sending everyone forward.
01:33:16Played into the area, headed away.
01:33:27Is that Kubic? I think it was the first defensive intervention of the tower.
01:33:31Andre Kubic.
01:33:41Camarda goes down awkwardly.
01:33:47Thankfully it doesn't look too serious for either player.
01:33:53Cancola or Francesco Camarda.
01:34:16Basso sends in a low cross fittingly for his name.
01:34:36It's well defended, alert from Milan.
01:34:39The job is not over yet.
01:34:41Corner number six for Novara.
01:34:46Basso leaves it to Kalkanyi.
01:34:53It's a good corner but it's headed away.
01:34:56Plenty of height now in defence for the Rossoneri,
01:34:59particularly with the introduction of Andre Kubic.
01:35:12Novara now.
01:35:14Throwing caution to the wind.
01:35:18Botsolan.
01:35:20Botsolan lovely evasive work and just stabs it laterally to a teammate.
01:35:27Francesco Camarda sweeps it out to the wing.
01:35:35Dowelmak back to a teammate, Danout Malaspina.
01:35:49Kubic.
01:35:51Kubic with a sidestep of his own.
01:36:02We will find out how many additional minutes there will be.
01:36:06Six additional minutes so Novara won't give up hope yet.
01:36:10Plenty of time for them.
01:36:15Milan have to stand solid, hold firm for these six minutes.
01:36:36Bertoncini.
01:36:44Drama plays on.
01:36:48Milan have to remain diligent.
01:37:09Alwaitu Giringeli.
01:37:13Clever pass to Basso down the line.
01:37:15Basso plays it to the centre of the area.
01:37:20Sort of looping, teasing cross close to the edge of the six-yard box was a good idea.
01:37:25Now Ugo Cuenca is brought down rather crudely.
01:37:30And the referee, Diok, doesn't like that so he gets his card out.
01:37:36That was a Bertoncini, I think it was.
01:37:38Or maybe...
01:37:45A different teammate.
01:37:46Anyway, the main result was the players gone in the book.
01:37:52Dowelmak goes backwards.
01:37:58A bit of space for Malaspina.
01:38:00Plays it out wide.
01:38:07Clever play here.
01:38:08Camarda, Francesca Camarda goes down.
01:38:11Referee says play on.
01:38:13I'm inclined to agree with him.
01:38:16It was a nice idea by Francesca Camarda just to flick it behind him.
01:38:20But just slipped over.
01:38:51Forceful run.
01:38:54Headed away by Malaspina.
01:39:02Minnelli has to scurry back towards his own goal.
01:39:13And the Novato fans try and urge their heroes back into the match.
01:39:22It's well played by Diego Sia.
01:39:24Diego Sia smuggles the ball out to the captain.
01:39:27Second captain, Borzolano.
01:39:29That's a terrible challenge.
01:39:33And Davide Bertoncini will go into the book for that.
01:39:40Sliding right through the back of Borzolano.
01:39:50Ugo Cuenca just making sure his teammate is okay.
01:39:54Perhaps telling him to stay down to use up time.
01:39:56In fact, after the second word that Ugo Cuenca had with his teammate,
01:40:02the manager Diop just checked his stopwatch.
01:40:05So I think he wants Milan to get on with it.
01:40:07Thankfully, he's okay, Borzolano.
01:40:09And you have to say, that kind of foul, in the best possible sense,
01:40:14is the reason why these players have been brought in
01:40:16or why this whole Milan-Futuro initiative has occurred.
01:40:22It's just a good chance to get used to some of the physicalities,
01:40:26some of the fouls, some of the rugged tactics of top-level football.
01:40:35The referee has had enough from someone.
01:40:45Someone, I think, has been sent off for Novara,
01:40:53but not a member of the playing staff,
01:40:55not a member of the on-field team anyway.
01:41:01Into the last 30 seconds, free kick.
01:41:03Ugo Cuenca.
01:41:04Cuenca tries to scoop it through.
01:41:09Novara try one last break, and this is promising.
01:41:12Milan have to be diligent.
01:41:14Kubis does brilliantly, using his strength and his speed.
01:41:19Great work from Andrei Kubis.
01:41:21And now fired forward by Nava.
01:41:28Novara coming forward.
01:41:40Milan have to hold on a bit longer.
01:41:43We're into additional time, of additional time.
01:41:45Into the area.
01:41:46Takes a few deflections.
01:41:48Would there be time for a corner for Novara?
01:41:51Looks like there will be one final set piece.
01:41:55Seventh of the match for Novara.
01:41:57They are seeking an equalizer.
01:42:00Milan have to defend their goalkeeper.
01:42:02Minelli's gone up as well.
01:42:08Milan have to just concentrate and get the job done.
01:42:11In comes the corner.
01:42:13Headed away.
01:42:15Back from whence it came.
01:42:16Curled in once more.
01:42:18An overhead kick attempt from Stefano Minelli.
01:42:22Spectacular, and now he has to sprint back.
01:42:24Milan have a chance to make it 3-1.
01:42:26Diego Sia.
01:42:28Diego Sia goes for it.
01:42:29It's an open goal, and the ball rolls harmlessly wide.
01:42:34Could have been a chance to really put the cherry on the cake.
01:42:43The referee has just stopped play momentarily.
01:42:52We're now into a minute and a half on top of the previous six.
01:42:56So close to making it 3-1.
01:42:58Diego Sia.
01:43:01Referee Diop tells Novara to get on with it.
01:43:05Spectacular overhead kick from Minelli.
01:43:1110 out of 10 for idea execution.
01:43:13Not quite.
01:43:14Cancola plays it out wide.
01:43:15Still we continue.
01:43:20A slight lack of communication between Kouvis and Laponava.
01:43:30Into the 99th minute now.
01:43:34Long throw.
01:43:36Headed away.
01:43:39A bit of a collision.
01:43:41Referee blows the final whistle, however.
01:43:45In the 99th minute, the game comes to an end.
01:43:48Milan are into the last 16 of the Serie C Coppa Italia
01:43:53after this hard-fought victory against Novara.
01:43:57Two goals from Francesco Camarda do the job, though.
01:44:02An exciting match, a lively match, and the right result, I think.
01:44:05Milan the better side.
01:44:07The final score from the Silvio Piola.
01:44:09Novara 1, Milan Futuro 2.
01:44:12Thank you for watching.