Youth League: AC Milan Knock Borussia Dortmund Out in Eight-Goal Thriller

Milan Win 4-4 (4-3 on Penalties)

Dortmund's Youngsters Show Promise Despite Defeat

AC Milan's Under-19s staged a remarkable comeback to knock Borussia Dortmund out of the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday. The game finished 4-4 after extra time, with Milan winning 4-3 on penalties. Milan started the game brightly and took the lead through Marco Nasti in the 10th minute. However, Dortmund hit back with two goals from Youssoufa Moukoko in the 15th and 25th minutes. Milan equalised through Tommaso Mancini in the 35th minute, but Dortmund regained the lead through Moritz Broschinski just before half-time. Dortmund extended their lead to 4-2 through Jamie Bynoe-Gittens in the 55th minute. But Milan refused to give up and pulled a goal back through Nasti in the 70th minute. The Italian side then equalised through Tommaso Pobega in the 89th minute to send the game into extra time. Neither team could find a winner in extra time, so the game went to penalties. Milan goalkeeper Alessandro Plizzari saved two of Dortmund's penalties, while all four of Milan's takers scored. The win was a major upset for Milan, who are not considered to be one of the favourites for the Youth League. However, they showed great character to come back from behind and win the game on penalties. Dortmund's youngsters showed great promise in defeat. Moukoko, Bynoe-Gittens and Broschinski all scored excellent goals, and they were unlucky not to win the game. The Youth League is a great opportunity for young players to develop their skills and experience playing at a high level. Both Milan and Dortmund will be hoping to go all the way in the competition this season. Here are some of the key takeaways from the game: * AC Milan showed great character to come back from behind and win the game on penalties. * Borussia Dortmund's youngsters showed great promise in defeat. * The Youth League is a great opportunity for young players to develop their skills and experience playing at a high level.