Primavera, Inter beat Empoli thanks to a goal from Lavelli | OneFootball

Inter beat Empoli 1-0 thanks to Lavelli's goal on MD 20 of the Primavera championship. It was an intense match, characterised by key turning points, including two expulsions that made the match hard-fought until the last minute. A hard-fought but deserved victory that confirms the character and quality of Zanchetta's team.

The first chance of the match belonged to the hosts: in the 3rd minute, Monaco almost took the lead with a close-range shot that called Zamarian into action with an extraordinary save. The 34th minute saw the decisive moment of the match: Lavelli took advantage of a cross into the box by Berenbruch and, taking advantage of Bembnista's deflection, deposited the ball into the net. Shortly after, in the 39th minute, Mosconi came close to doubling the score with a powerful left-footer from far out, but Versari was alert and thwarted the threat.

In the second half, Empoli were reduced to ten men in the 55th minute when Matteazzi was sent off for two yellows. Inter immediately took advantage of the numerical superiority: in the 58th minute, Zouin made a spectacular play by jumping over two opponents, but his shot was too central. In the 61st minute, Aidoo served Venturini, who found a prompt response from Versari. The Nerazzurri;s pressure continued in the 65th minute with Mosconi, who connected with Berenbruch, but Versari was prompt in deflecting the ball into a corner. A minute later, Mosconi again came close to scoring, hitting the crossbar with a cannon from the edge of the box. In the 71st minute, however, the game changed again: Zouin picked up his second booking and left the Nerazzurri playing with ten. Despite this, Inter managed the last minutes with character and brought home three crucial points for the championship.

EMPOLI 0-1 INTER | MATCH INFO

GOAL: 34' Lavelli (I). EMPOLI (3-5-2): 52 Versari; 34 Bembnista, 15 Falcusan, 2 Moray; 97 Olivieri, 39 Baralla (42 Chiucchiuini 69'), 4 Bacci (23 Huqi 69'), 27 Matteazzi, 7 El Biache; 11 Monaco (10 Cesari 60'), 77 Popov (19 Mboumbou 46'). Subs.: 43 Poggiolini, 16 Boldrini, 41 Busiello, 44 Rossetti, 45 Rovere, 46 Berizzi, 91 Rugani. Coach: Alessandro Birindelli.

INTER (4-3-3): 21 Zamarian; 2 Aidoo, 24 Re Cecconi, 5 Alexiou, 17 Motta; 16 Venturini, 14 Bovo (33 Cerpelletti 73'), 7 Berenbruch (27 Pinotti 90'); 18 Mosconi (3 Cocchi 90'), 9 Lavelli (11 Spinacce 80'), 25 Zouin. Subs.: 12 Taho, 6 Maye, 19 Della Mora, 22 Tigani, 26 Garonetti, 28 Romano, 35 Putsen. Coach: Andrea Zanchetta

Sent off: Matteazzi (E), Zouin (I). Booked: Zamarian (I), Huqi (E).

Referee: Drigo Assistant: Pignatelli-Ingenito

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