Youth league: Milan overcome Newcastle in a thrilling contest
Rossoneri secure a hard-fought victory in the UEFA Youth League
Milan's youngsters showed their mettle in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday. The Rossoneri took the lead through Marko Lazetic in the first half, but Newcastle equalized after the break through Jude Smith. However, Milan regained the lead through Tommaso Pobega in the second half and held on to secure a valuable victory.
The match was played at the Centro Sportivo Vismara in Milan, and it was a closely contested affair from the start. Milan had the better of the chances in the first half, and they took the lead in the 25th minute when Lazetic fired home from close range. Newcastle came out fighting in the second half, and they equalized in the 55th minute when Smith headed home from a corner. However, Milan regained the lead just four minutes later when Pobega scored a stunning goal from outside the box.
Milan held on to their lead in the closing stages of the match, and they secured a valuable victory. The Rossoneri are now top of Group B with seven points from three matches, while Newcastle are bottom of the group with one point from three matches.
The victory was a good one for Milan, and it will give them confidence ahead of their next match against Barcelona. The Rossoneri will be looking to continue their good form in the UEFA Youth League, and they will be hoping to reach the knockout stages of the competition.