Milan Primavera 2-2 Inter: Late heartbreak as Rossoneri squander two-goal lead

Milan Primavera were held to a draw in the derby against Inter, squandering a two-goal lead and experiencing late heartbreak once again. 

In certain moments of the season, Giovanni Renna’s men have been very tough to face. From beating second-placed Roma to almost snatching all three points against the league leaders Fiorentina, there are many examples of this.

However, given that it’s a relatively young squad, the Rossoneri have struggled to see out games and make the most of their upperhand. That ended up being the case in the derby against Inter today as well, squandering a two-goal lead.

Simone Lontani opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a brilliant header, making the most of a pinpoint cross from Fabio Pandolfi. It was Lontanu’s 10th goal of the season, proving just how important he has been for the team.

😍 Lontani’s opener for Milan Primavera in the derby against Interpic.twitter.com/rxtH68Dd1n

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Less than ten minutes later, it was time for another header. Nirash Perera rose highest on a free-kick and found the back of the net from close range. Lontani also deserves praise for the assist, putting a very good cross into the box.

⚽ Another header, this time from Perera, makes it 2-0 for Milan Primavera at half-timepic.twitter.com/jxart0xekZ

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The vibes were great at half-time, as such, but some perhaps knew what could happen in that second half. Indeed, Matias Mancuso brought Inter back in the game with a nice finish in the 65th minute, making the most of a Milan defence that switched off a little for a moment.

There was a penalty shout for the Rossoneri after that, with some believing it was clear, but the referee opted not to blow his whistle. In the 84th minute, Inter came extremely close to equalising, but a great double save from the keeper Pietro Faccioli prevented them from doing so.

Unfortunately, his wonders weren’t enough anyway as Dilan Zarate converted a cross in the 89th minute, firing it past Faccioli at his near post. The game ended 2-2 and the Rossoneri walked away with the feeling of waste (once again, sadly).