It was a big show of strength from Inter Primavera, who ran out 3-2 winners away at Monza to continue their progress seen in recent weeks. Zanchetta’s side showed off all their attacking firepower, scoring three times in the first half through Lavelli, Berenbruch and Quieto. Inter now have 18 points and have strengthened their position in the upper echelons of the table.
Zanchetta’s boys dominated the first half, after having come flying out of the traps. In the first minute, Quieto let fly from the edge of the area, sending his shot just wide. That was a prelude of things to come as the Nerazzurri got the opener just one minute later. Motta provided a brilliant assist for Lavelli, who headed home from a few yards out to give the Nerazzurri the lead. Monza tried to react but Inter kept up the attacking threat: Topolovic’s effort from the edge of the area tested Ciardi. The hosts continued to struggle under the weight of the Inter press and Berretta’s attempt in the 12th minute went well off target. Inter deservedly doubled their lead in the 23rd minute. Lavelli’s effort was denied by Ciardi but Berenbruch latched onto the rebound and scored a tap-in to make it 2-0. The third goal was coming. In the 38th minute, De Pieri cut in from the right and hit it with his left, again the Brianzoli’s keeper made the save. He could do nothing five minutes later, however, as Quieto slotted it home from short range following Topalovic’s attempt.
The hosts looked bright to start the second half and halved the deficit through a Zanaboni header. The Nerazzurri struggled for the opening minutes of the half but steadied themselves and began to dominate possession again, even coming close to a fourth through Lavelli (62’). Ten minutes later, Monza pulled another one back, this time through a well-placed effort from Colombo. The Nerazzurri looked susceptible to a third as the hosts came close to making it 3-3: first, Colombo’s shit drew a save from Calligaris before Domanico sent his penalty kick crashing into the post. That was the last bit of action in the game and Inter came home with all three points.
MONZA 2-3 INTER | MATCH DETAILS
Goals: 2′ Lavelli (I), 23′ Berenbruch (I), 43′ Quieto (I), 47′ Zanaboni (M), 73′ Colombo (M). MONZA (3-5-2): 26 Ciardi, 6 Domanico, 33 Azarovs, 5 Postiglione; 18 Lupinetti, 71 Miani, 21 Berretta (17 Gaye 46′), 4 Colombo, 39 De Bonis (3 Pedrazzini 29′); 90 Zanaboni, 9 Longhi (11 Nene 46′). Subs: 91 Biflulco, 2 Bagnaschi, 13 Castelli, 24 Ballabio, 25 Romanini, 27 Creti, 31 Villa, 34 Zanni. Coach: Cristian Zenoni.
INTER (4-3-3): 1 Calligaris; 2 Aidoo, 24 Re Cecconi, 5 Alexiou, 17 Motta; 29 Topalovic (8 Zarate 66′), 4 Zanchetta, 7 Berenbruch (22 Tigani 76′); 30 De Pieri, 9 Lavelli (11 Spinaccè 76′), 10 Quieto (28 Romano 66′). Subs: 21 Zamarian, 3 Cocchi, 6 Maye, 13 Kangasniemi, 19 Della Mora, 23 Vanzulli, 27 Pinotti. Coach: Andrea Zanchetta.
Booked: Berretta (M), Domanico (M). Referee: Lace. Linesmen: Spataro-Fanara
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THE MATCH CHRONICLES
90’+5′ Final whistle. Monza-Inter 2-3. 90′ Five minutes of added time. 83′ Penalty kick for Monza: from the spot Domanico hits the post with the ball which then goes out. 79′ Colombo again: the Monza midfielder shoots towards the Nerazzurri goal, but Calligaris thwarts the threat with a great save. 73′ GOAL Monza. Colombo scores the second goal for the Brianza with a precise right-footed shot from the edge. Monza-Inter 2-3. 62′ Lavelli breaks free and shoots with his right, grazing the post. Great chance for the Nerazzurri. 48′ Gaye comes close to taking the lead with a close range touch which Calligaris saves with a miraculous save. 47′ GOAL Monza. Zanaboni closes the gap with a header from Postiglione’s cross. 46′ The second half begins.
FIRST HALF 45’+2′ End of the first half. Monza-Inter 0-3. 45′ Two minutes of added time. 43′ GOOOOOOOLLL INTER!!!! And there are three: Topalovic concludes from the center of the area and finds yet another save from Ciardi who can do nothing on Quieto’s close touch. 38′ De Pieri enters the area, converges from the right and shoots with his left foot, finding a prompt response from the Brianza goalkeeper. 23′ GOOOOOOLLLL INTER!!! Berenbruch with a quick tap-in reiterates the goal after Lavelli’s conclusion saved by Ciardi. 20′ Berenbruch shoots from the edge, but the ball ends up in the arms of the Brianza goalkeeper. 12′ Berretta tries, but his shot goes wide: no problem for Calligaris. 8′ Topalovic tries from the edge, but Ciardi rejects the threat. 2′ GOOOOOOOLLL INTER! Motta serves with a delightful assist for Lavelli who makes no mistake with his header from a few steps away. 1′ First flash of the match: Quieto from the edge with his right foot attempts a conclusion with the ball not going out by much. 1′ Kick-off: come on guys!
