Renate AC U19 edged Padova U19 2-1 in a tightly contested Campionato Primavera 2 match on Saturday, 17 October 2026, with Matteo Ferrario’s late strike settling a game that swung back and forth at the Renate youth ground.

The home side had to recover from an early setback before finding a second-half equaliser and then a dramatic winner in the closing minutes. The three points give Renate AC U19 an important boost in the Primavera 2 standings, while Padova U19 were left to rue a strong start that they could not protect.

Match overview

Padova began with purpose and looked the more polished side in the opening quarter-hour. Their midfield pressed high, forcing Renate into hurried clearances, and the breakthrough arrived in the 18th minute when Luca Bianchi controlled a pass on the edge of the box and guided a low finish beyond the goalkeeper.

Renate gradually settled after conceding. The home side began to find space down the flanks and tested the Padova goalkeeper before half-time, but the visitors maintained their 1-0 advantage at the interval. The second half was a different story: Renate pushed their full-backs higher and created a series of chances from wide areas.

The equaliser came in the 54th minute through Riccardo Conti, who arrived late in the penalty area and converted a cut-back from the right. Padova responded with a brief spell of pressure, but Renate’s goalkeeper produced a crucial save in the 73rd minute to keep the score level. The winning moment arrived three minutes from time when Ferrario latched onto a loose ball and fired into the bottom corner.

Key moments

• 18’ – Padova take the lead: Luca Bianchi finished calmly after a quick exchange on the edge of the Renate box.
• 54’ – Renate equalise: Riccardo Conti timed his run perfectly to convert a low cross from the right.
• 73’ – Vital save: Renate’s goalkeeper denied Padova a second goal with a strong one-handed stop.
• 87’ – Renate winner: Matteo Ferrario pounced on a half-cleared ball and found the bottom corner.

Tactical story

Padova’s early control came from a compact 4-2-3-1 shape that blocked central passing lanes and encouraged Renate to play wide. For 30 minutes, that plan worked well. Renate struggled to connect midfield and attack, and Padova’s front four looked dangerous in transition.

Renate’s response was to stretch the pitch. Their full-backs pushed higher after the break, and the midfield trio began to win more second balls. That adjustment forced Padova deeper and created the space needed for the equaliser. In the final 15 minutes, Renate’s substitutions added energy, and the winning goal came from exactly the kind of sustained pressure the home side had lacked in the first half.

Standout players

Ferrario was the obvious match-winner for Renate AC U19, but Conti’s all-round midfield display was equally important. He carried the ball forward, linked play and scored the goal that changed the momentum. Padova’s Bianchi was their brightest attacking outlet, while their goalkeeper made several strong saves before the late breakthrough.

Season impact

For Renate AC U19, the win is a valuable confidence boost and keeps them competitive in the Primavera 2 table. Coming from behind against a well-organised Padova side shows the kind of resilience that can matter over a long youth campaign. Padova U19, meanwhile, will focus on game management after letting a lead slip in the second half. Their performance showed plenty of promise, but the result leaves them with a frustrating evening’s work.