AC Milan vs FC Porto: Youth League highlights
Rossoneri and Dragons battle out to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the UEFA Youth League
It was an end-to-end encounter at the Centro Sportivo Vismara as AC Milan and FC Porto played out a 2-2 draw in the UEFA Youth League. The Rossoneri took the lead through Tommaso Mancini but Porto hit back through Rodrigo Pinho. Marko Lazetic restored Milan's lead but Rodrigo Conceicao equalised for Porto with a stunning free-kick.
First half
Milan started the game brightly and took the lead in the 10th minute. Mancini collected the ball in midfield and drove forward. He played a one-two with Lazetic and then fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
Porto equalised in the 25th minute. Pinho got on the end of a cross from the left and headed home from close range.
The rest of the first half was evenly contested. Both teams had chances to score but neither could find the back of the net.
Second half
Milan started the second half strongly and restored their lead in the 55th minute. Lazetic collected the ball on the left and cut inside. He beat two defenders and then fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
Porto equalised again in the 70th minute. Conceicao curled a free-kick into the top corner.
The match was end-to-end in the final stages. Both teams had chances to win it but neither could find the winning goal.
Conclusion
The draw leaves AC Milan top of Group B with 10 points, while FC Porto are second with 7 points. Both teams are still in contention to qualify for the knockout stages.