Genoa Under 18 flies to the final at the end of one of the most surprising matches of the season. From 3-1 in favor of Inter at the end of the first half at the final 5-4 scored by captain Arata in the 120th minute. Make yourselves comfortable, because there is so much to tell!
The first half offers entertainment and entertainment with 4 goals. The first was scored by Venturini, with his third goal of the season in the Under 18s. The response from Ruotolo’s boys didn’t take long to arrive: Deseri coordinated the corner kick perfectly and beat Zamarian with a semi-overhand kick, bringing the result back to a draw. From the 24th minute, however, De Pieri takes the lead: first he serves a delicious assist to Lavelli for the provisional 2-1, then he scores the hat trick with a violent left-footed shot from outside the area, stunning Consiglio. An Inter in total control of the match – as evidenced by the 59% of ball possession and double the total shots compared to their opponents – thus went to rest, leading by two goals.
Genoa gets off to a great start in the second half, where they come close to making it 3-2 on three occasions: first with a deflected cross, then Venturino’s header and finally a right-footed cross from Carbone, but in all these cases there is Zamarian’s prompt response. The 3-2 so sought by the rossoblu arrived in the 57th minute, when Ekhator scored into an empty net after the post hit by Venturino. But the Griffin doesn’t stop there: just two minutes later, the Italian-Nigerian striker hits the crossbar, while Zamarian surpasses himself with another stunning save on Ahanor, saving the result. Not the only woodwork hit by the number 9, who in the 65th minute came very close to scoring a personal double. Inter only showed up in attack again in the 71st minute, with Tigani’s shot finishing high (not by much) over the crossbar. But the Nerazzurri continue to suffer: Sancinito kicks out a few steps from Zamarian, while the same goalkeeper is decisive (for the umpteenth time) on Venturino’s shot. The fateful 3-3 (it must be said, deserved, given the quantity of opportunities created by Genoa) came in the 85th minute with the flash of Lattari, who entered the field in the second half.
We therefore go to extra time, with both coaches trying to change the cards on the table: Zanchetta opts for the entry of Pavesi and Zouin, while Ruotolo sends Nuredini and Corengia onto the field. A first half that seems to end without surprises, but then in the 103rd minute comes the incredible 4-3 scored by Venturino, among the best of the match: deadly shot into the corner, which Zamarian can really do nothing about. Inertia that seems to lean on the side of the rossoblu, but Lattari’s naivety risks compromising the last 15 minutes: the forward born in ’06, already booked after taking off his shirt during the 3-3 draw, enters late on the goal. opponent and receives the second yellow card.
Genoa was therefore forced to play the second half with 10 men. And Inter clearly push the accelerator: Mosconi and Pavesi try on several occasions, but without looking at the target. The one who manages to hit it (and very well…) is Spinaccè, who scores a real Eurogoal: he receives the ball from 25 metres, takes aim and puts the ball just under the top corner. A goal that seems to condemn Grifone, but this match has taught us not to take anything for granted: in the 120th minute, practically with the match over, Captain Arata’s header arrives, decisive in qualifying Ruotolo’s team for Thursday’s match evening.
Genoa therefore flies to the final of championship Under 18where they will face the winner between Atalanta and Roma, on the pitch in a few minutes.
