Great comeback victory for Cagliari Primavera. The Pisacane boys, with a display of character, beat Atalanta 3-1, scoring all three goals in the second half, with Konate , Marini and Malfitano (the latter two coming on from the bench). Worth noting is the penalty kick saved by Iliev from Castiello, in the 57th minute, with the score 1-1, which could have changed the fate of the match. The baby rossoblù climb to 40 and are close to the playoff zone, -5 from sixth place occupied by Torino, who however have one game less.

Sardinian coach Fabio Pisacane made the following statements at the end of the match: «We won by coming from behind but only because in the first half we didn't finalize what we produced – explains the coach – In the second half the team potentially had three scoring opportunities . If you count all the actions of the first half, it certainly could have been a much more downhill match in the presence of a very respectable opponent who, however, won in Sassuolo, in Florence, in Turin and who does not have those points by chance. Today, however, he found a well-organised and ruthless team that continues to improve week after week. The turning point also came from the boys who came off the bench with the desire to take center stage."

Pisacane also spoke about Iliev , not always a starter but today the protagonist with the penalty saved at 1-1: «It's not that Iliev didn't take the field due to demerits – he specifies – At youth level, management makes the difference. Wodzicki has also sat on the bench since we won against Juventus. I tried to alternate them, to do good management, also taking risks. But these are risks that I would take a thousand more times because only by thinking in this way can I get answers from both and, therefore, a clearer picture. Otherwise it's difficult to judge kids if they don't let themselves play. It is normal that, if they are here, it means that they have potential. We have two top-level goalkeepers, who have alternated over the years, who have done good things as well as mistakes, as everyone does. I'm happy with both of them as I am happy with Marini and Franke. The latter especially, was good at not getting anxious on his debut, after that penalty. The situation must be analyzed 360 degrees, so I don't feel like condemning the boy. Malfitano? He's a guy I've believed in since last year. Seeing a boy from 2007 score a goal in a Primavera 1 championship is an important result for the youth sector. I would like to congratulate all those who work every day for the Cagliari youth sector. Without them, Malfitano wouldn't be at Cagliari."

A bit of regret, however, for the playoff objective , which still remains within reach: «At the beginning the value of the players was not what it is now. I'm not saying this to take credit. The evolution and growth that the boys have had is evident. I tried to put them in the best conditions and bring out the qualities of each of them. We must not forget where we started from and that we are among the youngest teams in the championship, together with Inter and Juve. There is a bit of regret, but only because we could have dared and because we left some points along the way. But until mathematics condemns us, we will try to give our best. What is certain is that if we have 40 points today it is because we deserve these points."

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