AC Milan's Primavera team secured a 2-0 victory over Cagliari on Saturday afternoon, according to LiveScore, in a match where the visitors were reduced to 10 men for most of the second half. The result lifts Milan's young side to 10 points, moving them above their opponents in the standings. LiveScore described it as a solid result and a pleasing performance from the Rossoneri.
The game was played at the Puma House of Football, and Milan started brightly. According to LiveScore, the home side struck the crossbar inside the opening minutes. They did not have to wait much longer to take the lead, with Nolli delivering a free kick that Anastasio turned in.
Why it matters
The win comes after what LiveScore characterised as a difficult few weeks for the Primavera, making the three points especially welcome. Beyond the immediate boost, the result has a practical effect on the table: Milan have now moved ahead of Cagliari and sit on 10 points.
For a youth side, matches like this also serve as a test of game management. LiveScore noted that after going two goals up, Milan were content to control the contest rather than chase further goals — a sign of composure from a young team protecting a lead.
Cagliari's chances and Costa's saves
Cagliari were not without opportunities in the first half. LiveScore reported that the visitors created chances and arguably should have found the net at least once before the break. Their failure to convert owed much to Costa, the Milan goalkeeper, who made a series of fine saves to preserve his side's advantage.
That goalkeeping display proved important. Had Cagliari pulled level before half-time, the match could have taken a different shape. Instead, Milan went into the interval ahead and were able to build on their lead early in the second period.
Red card and penalty settle the contest
Within the first 10 minutes of the second half, any lingering uncertainty about the outcome was removed. LiveScore reported that Cagliari were shown a red card and a penalty was awarded to Milan. Cullotta stepped up and converted the spot kick into the top corner, doubling the home side's advantage.
From that point, Cagliari faced an uphill task, playing the majority of the second half with 10 men and trailing by two goals. According to LiveScore, no further goals followed, and Milan managed the remaining 35 minutes after the penalty comfortably, happy to keep possession and see the game out.
LiveScore's assessment was that the team could not have been asked for more: a solid result, a pleasing performance, and the points secured.
What to watch next
With the win banked and 10 points on the board, Milan's Primavera will look to carry the momentum from this performance into their next fixture, while Cagliari will need to respond after dropping below their hosts in the table.
