[Tennie]

Here are the call ups for the U19 qualification games to be played against Sweden, France, and Switzerland the 26th, 28th, and 31st of May:

Portieri: Fiorillo (Sampdoria), Pinsoglio (Juventus);
Difensori: Albertazzi (Milan), Bruscagin (Milan), Darmian (Milan), Formiconi (Udinese), Gentili (Atalanta), Tagliani (Fiorentina);
Centrocampisti: Forestieri (Siena), Mazzarani (Cisco Roma), Palumbo (Napoli), Poli (Sampdoria), Raggio (Genoa), Romizi (Fiorentina), Viola (Reggina);
Attaccanti: Carbonaro (Palermo), Okaka (Modena), Paloschi (Milan).

[Tennie]

The little Azzurini (U19s) won their game v. Sweden yesterday, 2-0. The first Italy goal was scored by Alberto Paloschi. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

Paloschi, Darmian, and Bruscagin all played the full 90 minutes.

[whoarethepatriot...]

Looking good for our U19 stars

[Rossoneri7]

Radio Morte had interviewed Luca Antonini ... A player co-owned by Milan and Empoli, and he showed his desire to play for Napoli above all other teams: "If I was to choose, I would choose Napoli. But my contract is with Milan and Empoli, and they will meet up to decide my future, since there are several clubs who I am receiving attention from, but if I was to choose I would put Napoli on top of the pile."

[Tennie]

There's a whole bunch of kids from Napoli who're coming out to be pretty good players. Antonini too, eh?

[mishie]

please don't mention the N***** name in front of me!! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
it does look good for the under 19's would like to hope they make the grade (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[arivanjj]

The first Italy goal was scored by Alberto Paloschi. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif)   (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

clip? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/goodheart.gif)

[Tennie]

The little Azzurini won their second game v. Switzerland, also by a score of 2-0. Paloschi scored the first goal. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

Can't find a full lineup or match report yet so I don't know who else played.

[dst]

Ha! Seems like Paloschi opens the score for his teammates to play on... (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Diavolo]

For the info!

Italy's U-19 has qualified for the final stages (last eight teams) of European championship. They were winners in 2003 and this is their first appearance in the finals in four years. In the last qualifying round (Elite round) they beat Sweden, Switzerland and France - all with 2-0. Paloschi scored against Sweden and Switzerland.
Also 3 other players from our youth system have taken part in this games. Darmian and Bruscagin (both defenders, class 89) have played all 3 games, while our youngest player (is said to be one of the most talented defenders - Albertazzi - who is also Italy's U-17 captain, class 91 and is already playing for our primavera although he is 2 years younger) has played the whole game against Switzerland and the second half against France. With Milan young defenders Italy didn't concede a single goal smile.gif!

For the moment it looks like we have a bright future ahead of us - at least for our defence.

If you are interested here are the dates:
Final tournament - Group stage 14 - 20 July 2008
Semi-finals 23 July 2008
Final 26 July 2008

[Jack Sparrow]

Thank heavens for that. We need centre backs. Nesta is going to leave in another 3 or 4 years.

But it's the complete lack of the mid-field that bugs me.

[Tennie]

It's a day late, but a belated happy 12th birthday to future captain Christian Maldini! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

Also of note: the May issue of Forza Milan (they show up here a month late) has two interviews with primavera players -- Alberto Paloschi and Matteo Bruscagin, who also figured in the little Azzurrini U19 games. They're nice interviews and they seem like good kids. If anyone's interested in details, pm me.

[amancik]

It's a day late, but a belated happy 12th birthday to future captain Christian Maldini!  (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/96.gif)

In 5 years time, we might see a new star!

[dst]

We will always have Maldini! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Devillito]

We will always have Maldini! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I wont hold my breath but im really looking forward to seeing him wearing the armband.
btw, how old is Daniel?