Italian Football

Matteo Lavelli Scores After Nearly a Year, El Pocho Defeats Crotone

September 16, 2026Carlos Mendoza2 мин

Matteo Lavelli hadn't scored a professional goal since November 26th. He last found the net for the Nerazzurri in the Coppa Italia Serie C against Renate, leveling the score at 1-1 before Vecchi's team was eliminated. This was the only professional goal for the 2006-born player, who had played 1188 minutes in Serie C without scoring. In the match against Crotone, El Pocho finally broke his scoring drought.

SEALING THE WIN

Inter Under 23 bounced back after two consecutive defeats. Despite several absences, the team coached by Danesi, filling in for the suspended Vecchi, secured three points. First, Mancuso scored with a stunning volley, and then Lavelli received the ball at the edge of the area, controlled it, and unleashed a powerful shot from a standstill that found the back of the net, making it 0-2 for Inter before the final whistle. An endless dry spell has finally ended. Now is Lavelli's chance to prove his worth.

Matteo Lavelli's last professional goal came on November 26th. He was playing for the Nerazzurri in the Coppa Italia Serie C against Renate, scoring the temporary 1-1 goal before Vecchi's team was eliminated in added time. This was the only goal for the class of 2006 in Serie C, where he had played 1188 minutes without scoring. In the match against Crotone, El Pocho found the net again.

CLOSING THE GAME

After two straight losses, Inter Under 23 is back on track. Despite missing players, Danesi's squad, stepping in for the suspended Vecchi, managed to get the three points. Mancuso opened the scoring with an exceptional volley, followed by Lavelli. He received the ball at the edge of the box, controlled it, and fired a powerful shot from a static position that broke the net, sealing the 0-2 victory for Inter before the end of the match. An unending streak is over. It's time for Lavelli to show his full potential.