Youth League: Milan reach semi-finals after dramatic penalty shoot-out win over Porto

Rossoneri edge out Portuguese giants 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra-time

Baresi’s strike proves decisive as Milan set up a last-four clash with Inter or Roma

AC Milan's Under-19s have reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Youth League after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Porto on Wednesday.

The Rossoneri, who were playing in front of a sell-out crowd at the San Siro, took the lead through Lorenzo Colombo in the first half, but Porto equalised through Goncalo Borges late on.

The match went to extra-time, but neither side could find a winning goal, so the game went to penalties.

Milan goalkeeper Alessandro Plizzari saved two Porto penalties, while Lorenzo Baresi scored the winning spot-kick to send the Rossoneri into the semi-finals.

Milan will now face either Inter or Roma in the last four, with the match to be played on April 29.

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"I'm so proud of my players," said Milan coach Federico Giunti. "They showed great character and determination to win this match.

"We knew it would be a tough game, but we stuck to our game plan and we got the victory in the end."

"We're now in the semi-finals and we're one step closer to winning the trophy," said Milan captain Lorenzo Baresi.

"We're going to enjoy this moment, but we know that we have to stay focused and keep working hard."