The first day of the Under-18 Professional League ended with a loss for Coach Zanetti’s team, which fell 3-1 to Juventus FC at the “Juventus Training Center” in Vinovo.

After the home team took the lead in the 18th minute, the Cavalluccio tried to respond, but Juventus FC capitalized on the opportunity to strike on the counterattack and extend their lead to 2-0. Juventus then scored their third goal before Cesena FC managed to pull one back thanks to an own goal. In the closing minutes, Coach Zanetti’s team came close to making it 3-2, but the final score remained 3-1 at the final whistle.

The Bianconeri will return to the field on Monday, September 7, at 10:30 a.m. at the “Romagna Centro” Sports Center in Martorano, where they will host their peers from Frosinone Calcio in a match valid for Matchday 2 of the league.

Matchday 1 - Under 18 Professionisti Championship

Juventus FC – Cesena FC 3-1

Goals: 12’ 1st half Marchisio (J), 18’ 1st half Przytarsky (J), 14’ 2nd half Brancato (J), 29’ 2nd half own goal (C)

Juventus FC: Giaretta, Michelis (1’ st Carfora), Del Fabro, Rocchetti, Brancato, Osakue (30’st Rogoz), Yeboah (12’st Baba Hay), Marchisio (23’st Baile), Santa Maria (23’st Urbano), Przytarsky (23’ 2nd half Pipitò), Banchio (12’ 2nd half Giambavicchio). Substitutes: Jakab, Brostic. Coach: Panzanaro

Cesena FC: Bianconi, Zannoni (70’ Valentini), Crescentini (60’ Ciccarese), Bartoli (70’ Lombardo), Battaglia, Gjergji, Minzoni (33’ Cassano), Stucci (70’ Terni), Marra, Benassi (60’ Okolo), Frati (60’ Vitale). Substitutes: Cangini, Mangano. Head Coach: Zanetti G.

Notes: Benassi (C) received a yellow card.