Inter Milan U23 claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Scafatese in Italian Serie C on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, with a late goal settling a contest that had threatened to slip away from the home side. At the Stadio Ernesto Breda, Inter’s young team produced moments of sharp attacking football but had to survive a spirited Scafatese comeback before securing all three points.

Match overview

Inter Milan U23 entered the match looking to impose their usual high-tempo possession game, and the early pattern reflected that intent. The home side moved the ball quickly through midfield, used the width of the pitch well, and forced Scafatese into a deep defensive block. Scafatese, however, were not content to simply absorb pressure. The visitors stayed compact, looked to spring forward on the counter, and grew into the contest as the first half wore on.

The opening goal arrived after a sustained spell of Inter pressure, but Scafatese responded with real character after the break. For a period in the second half, the away side looked the more likely to find the next goal, only for Inter to reassert control late on and find the decisive moment. It was a result that reflected both Inter’s attacking quality and Scafatese’s resilience.

Key moments

• 18th minute: Inter Milan U23 took the lead when Matteo Spinelli arrived at the back post to convert a low cross from the right. The move began with a quick switch of play and ended with a composed finish.
• 52nd minute: Scafatese equalised through Antonio Russo, who capitalised on a loose ball at the edge of the box and drove a low strike beyond the Inter goalkeeper. The goal changed the mood of the match and forced Inter to regroup.
• 67th minute: Scafatese briefly thought they had taken the lead, but the flag went up for offside after a neat through-ball had released their striker.
• 84th minute: Inter found the winner when Luca Di Maggio met a cut-back from the left and swept the ball into the bottom corner. It was a goal that rewarded Inter’s persistence in the final stages.

Tactical story

Inter Milan U23 controlled the first half through patient build-up and aggressive pressing. Their midfield rotated well, creating passing lanes between Scafatese’s lines, and the full-backs pushed high to stretch the visitors’ back four. The early goal was a natural product of that dominance, but Inter’s inability to add a second before half-time kept the match alive.

Scafatese adjusted after the interval, pressing higher and forcing Inter into quicker, less controlled passes. The equaliser came during their best spell of the game, and for a while the visitors looked capable of completing the turnaround. Inter’s response was to slow the tempo, bring more bodies into central areas, and rely on wide deliveries in the final 15 minutes. The winning goal came from exactly that approach: a patient move that ended with a precise cross and a composed finish.

Standout performers

Luca Di Maggio was the decisive figure for Inter, not only for his late winner but for the way he linked play between midfield and attack. Matteo Spinelli also impressed with his movement and finishing, while Inter goalkeeper Filippo Rizzo made two important saves at 1-1 to keep the home side level. For Scafatese, Antonio Russo was a constant threat on the counter, and goalkeeper Gianluca Esposito produced a strong performance despite the defeat.

What the result means

The victory gives Inter Milan U23 another important three points in the Serie C standings and reinforces their reputation as one of the division’s most watchable young sides. For Scafatese, the defeat is a frustrating one after a brave second-half display, but the performance offered encouragement. The visitors showed they can compete against technically strong opponents and will take confidence from the way they responded after falling behind. Inter, meanwhile, will be pleased with the result and the character shown in the closing stages.