Inter Milan U23 claimed a 2-1 victory over Scafatese in an Italian Serie C fixture played under the lights at the Stadio Ernesto Breda on 27 October 2026. A late goal settled a contest that had swung back and forth, giving the young Nerazzurri three valuable points and leaving the visitors to reflect on a narrow defeat.

Match overview

Inter Milan U23 started with intent and dictated the early rhythm, pushing Scafatese back with a high line and quick circulation in midfield. The home side’s pressure told in the 18th minute when Matteo Spinelli found space inside the penalty area and finished calmly to open the scoring.

Scafatese responded well after conceding. The visitors, known for their compact shape and willingness to counter, grew into the game and began to test the Inter U23 defence with crosses and set pieces. Their persistence paid off four minutes before half-time when Gennaro Russo powered home a header from a corner to level the score.

The second half was more balanced. Inter U23 continued to see more of the ball, but Scafatese defended with discipline and threatened on the break. The match appeared to be drifting towards a draw until Andrea Beretta struck in the 84th minute, finishing a flowing move to restore the home side’s lead and ultimately secure the win.

Key moments

• 18' — Inter U23 1-0: Matteo Spinelli latched onto a clever pass and slotted beyond the Scafatese goalkeeper.
• 41' — Scafatese equalise: Gennaro Russo met a corner with a strong header to make it 1-1.
• 57' — Inter U23 chance: A low drive from the edge of the box forced a sharp save from Vincenzo De Luca.
• 84' — Inter U23 2-1: Andrea Beretta finished a quick attacking move with a composed strike inside the area.
• 90+4' — Late save: Inter U23 goalkeeper preserved the win with a diving stop from Scafatese’s final attack.

Tactical story

Inter Milan U23 lined up in a fluid 3-4-2-1 shape that allowed the wing-backs to push high and create overloads in wide areas. The young Nerazzurri pressed aggressively after losing possession and tried to pin Scafatese deep in their own half. That approach worked well in the opening 30 minutes, but it also left space behind the defence when Scafatese managed to break the first line of pressure.

Scafatese set up in a disciplined 4-4-2, sitting compact through the middle and looking to spring forward on the counter. Their equaliser came from a set piece, a reminder of their threat from dead balls, and they defended resolutely for long spells in the second half. Inter U23’s substitutions added fresh energy in the final 20 minutes, and the winning goal came from exactly that momentum shift.

Standout players

Matteo Spinelli was a constant menace for Inter U23, linking play and giving the Scafatese back line something to think about throughout. Andrea Beretta’s late winner underlined his importance in the final third, while the home goalkeeper made a crucial stoppage-time save to protect the three points.

For Scafatese, Gennaro Russo’s header was the highlight of a committed performance, and goalkeeper Vincenzo De Luca kept his side in the contest with several important stops. The visitors may have left empty-handed, but their organisation and resilience made this a difficult evening for the home side.

What the result means

The win strengthens Inter Milan U23’s position in the Serie C standings and keeps the side in touch with the playoff places. For Scafatese, the defeat leaves them with work to do in the race for safety, though the performance offered encouragement for the matches ahead. The result also adds another layer of intrigue to the Serie C table as the season moves deeper into its autumn schedule.