Match Highlight AC Milan vs Borussia Dortmund UEFA Youth League
Borussia Dortmund wins against AC Milan in Quarter-finals
On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Borussia Dortmund's U19 team faced off against AC Milan's U19 team in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Youth League at the PUMA Training Ground in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, securing their place in the semi-finals.
The match began with both teams displaying attacking intent, but it was Borussia Dortmund who took the lead in the 17th minute. A well-worked team move culminated in Jamie Bynoe-Gittens receiving the ball on the left wing. The English winger cut inside and unleashed a powerful shot that found the bottom corner of the net, giving Borussia Dortmund an early advantage.
AC Milan responded well to the setback and managed to equalize in the 33rd minute. A long ball over the top of the Borussia Dortmund defense found Tommaso Mancini, who chested the ball down before firing a low shot past the goalkeeper to level the scores.
The second half was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the back of the net. However, Borussia Dortmund eventually regained the lead in the 75th minute. A corner kick from the right found Soumaïla Coulibaly at the near post, and the French defender headed the ball into the net to put his team back in front.
AC Milan pushed for an equalizer in the remaining minutes, but Borussia Dortmund's defense held firm to secure the victory. The German team will now face Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the UEFA Youth League.
Match Statistics
- Possession: Borussia Dortmund (53%) - AC Milan (47%)
- Shots: Borussia Dortmund (12) - AC Milan (9)
- Shots on Target: Borussia Dortmund (5) - AC Milan (3)
- Corners: Borussia Dortmund (6) - AC Milan (4)
- Fouls: Borussia Dortmund (8) - AC Milan (10)
