After the 4-1 triumph over Belgium in the first friendly, the Under 16 National Team clinches a 1-0 victory against the Red Devils, courtesy of a late goal from Milan midfielder Christian Comotto. Despite a revamped lineup, with an entirely different starting eleven compared to Tuesday's match, Italy dominates proceedings at the 'Silvio Piola' stadium in Vercelli, seeing goals from Cristian Carrara (Inter) and Benit Borasio (Juventus) disallowed in the first half. Balanced until the end, the match is decided in the final minute: Christian Comotto, who came on in the second half, earns a penalty, which is initially saved by the Belgian goalkeeper, but he then converts the rebound to give the Azzurrini the victory.

"I am satisfied," commented coach Daniele Zoratto, "both because the team played good football and because during the tournament we found quality players who contributed to improving the group. Compared to the double friendly in November against the Czech Republic (a 2-0 defeat in the first game and a 2-2 draw in the second), we have taken a step forward. Usually, when playing two consecutive matches, there is a tendency to approach the second game more casually, but today the boys gave a very positive response."

List of Called-Up Players:

Goalkeepers: Sebastiano Nava (Juventus), Renato Widmer D'Autilia (Bologna);

Defenders: Leonardo Noah Bovio (Inter), Lorenzo Calvani (Lazio), Samuele Carlaccini (Roma), Lorenzo Jeremie Fazio (Genoa), Alessio Insignito (Spezia), Thomas Lissi (Inter), Luca Reggiani (Borussia Dortmund), Samuele Tavanti (Empoli);

Midfielders: Cristian Acatullo (Sassuolo), Benit Borasio (Juventus), Christian Comotto (Milan), Fabio Pandolfi (Milan), Matteo Papaccioli (Como), Francesco Reita (Lazio);

Forwards: Oliver Blini (Empoli), Danilo Busiello (Empoli), Thomas Campaniello (Empoli), Cristian Carrara (Inter), Simone Lontani (Milan), Kevin Vitale Moressa (Inter).

Staff - Coach: Daniele Zoratto; Assistant Coach: Davide Cei; Goalkeeping Coach: Fabrizio Capodici; Fitness Coach: Luca Coppari; Match Analyst: Luca Dalmasso; Medical Staff: Valerio Andreozzi and Giuseppe Bastone; Nutritionist: Dennis Dell'Unto; Physiotherapist: Manolo Ruggiero; Secretary: Luca Gatto.