The latest encounter between these two teams mirrored a classic from December 2, 2001, in Serie A, ending with the identical 3-2 scoreline. Back then, Andriy Shevchenko`s crucial brace secured AC Milan`s comeback victory. This time, at Solbiate Arno, it was young Mattia Cappelletti who scored the winning goal in another thrilling comeback for Milan Futuro.
On that memorable day in December 2001, Andriy Shevchenko ignited San Siro with a header that sealed AC Milan`s recovery against ChievoVerona. The stage was San Siro, the context was Serie A, and the final score was 3-2. In just three minutes, the formidable duo of Massimo Marazzina and Bernardo Corradi had overturned Filippo Inzaghi`s initial lead, before the Ukrainian `hurricane` netted a decisive brace to secure the win. Twenty-four years after that historic clash, a new chapter in Milan-Chievo encounters was written by an 18-year-old with a powerful strike from twenty meters out. Only a couple of details had changed: the league division and the stadium. Mattia Cappelletti, perhaps channeling the legendary Sheva`s shooting prowess, proved to be the match-winner at the “Chinetti” in Solbiate Arno, home of Milan Futuro. This afternoon`s 3-2 comeback victory over ChievoVerona truly evoked a flood of nostalgic memories.
From Serie A Giants to Reborn Clubs: The Evolving Paths of Milan and Chievo
A Milan-Chievo match had become a rare spectacle. The most recent professional encounter dated back to March 2019, when Gennaro Gattuso`s Rossoneri secured a 2-1 victory at the Bentegodi, thanks to goals from Lucas Biglia and Krzysztof Piątek, rendering Përparim Hetemaj`s temporary equalizer futile. Six years later, the football landscape has dramatically shifted for both clubs.
On one side, AC Milan has since won a Scudetto and, demonstrating a commitment to youth development, established a second team, Milan Futuro. This new side initially competed in Serie C but was relegated to amateur leagues within a year. Chievo, on the other hand, faced a different fate, ceasing operations in 2022. They subsequently relaunched as “Clivense” from the Eccellenza league, impressively climbing to Serie D the very next season. From Kaká`s dazzling hat-trick to Ronaldinho`s magic, the masterpieces created by Alexandre Pato and Zlatan Ibrahimović, and the memorable goals by Oliver Bierhoff, Massimo Marazzina, and Federico Cossato during Luigi Delneri`s “Chievo of Miracles” era—the history of Milan-Chievo encapsulates a captivating twenty-first-century narrative filled with goal-fests, bitter defeats, and iconic moments.
Match Report: Milan Futuro Claims Thrilling Victory Over Chievo
Now for the latest match news. Milan Futuro defeated Chievo 3-2 in an exhilarating game, packed with scoring opportunities, tactical errors, and spectacular goals. A quick summary of the action: the visitors took the lead in the 12th minute with a superb long-range lob from D’Este, catching Bouyer by surprise. The second goal came around the half-hour mark from De Cerchio, capitalizing on a defensive error from the Rossoneri.
Coach Massimo Oddo`s team responded strongly between the first and second halves, scoring three unanswered goals to completely turn the tide. Sia initiated the comeback with a curling right-footed shot, Chaka Traoré skillfully secured the equalizer, and then Mattia Cappelletti sealed the win with a powerful strike from 25 meters out. A right-back born in 2007 – one can imagine Oddo, coaching from the sidelines, seeing a reflection of his younger self in Cappelletti`s decisive strike.
A Rich History of Encounters: Milan vs. Chievo
AC Milan and Chievo have contested 36 professional matches throughout their history. The overall record heavily favors the Rossoneri, with 27 victories, seven draws, and only two wins for the Veneto side. Chievo`s first triumph came in the early 2000s, during Luigi Delneri`s remarkable “Chievo of Miracles” era: on October 2, 2002, Milan suffered a 3-2 defeat at the Bentegodi, overwhelmed by goals from Oliver Bierhoff, Massimo Marazzina, and Federico Cossato.
Their second victory followed three years later, also at the Bentegodi, with Chievo beating Milan 2-1, as Sergio Pellissier and Riccardo Tiribocchi overturned Kakha Kaladze`s early lead. This was a golden age for both clubs: Milan was consistently winning Champions League titles, while Chievo quickly became a fairytale team, even qualifying for European competitions. Silvio Berlusconi and Luca Campedelli, as successful presidents and entrepreneurs, were fully committed to their respective teams` triumphs.
Their encounters produced many spectacular scorelines (5-2, 4-1, 4-0), memorable goals (like Pato`s famous slalom run in February 2011), and controversial moments (such as Robinho`s alleged handball before a crucial goal in the same match). Intriguing narratives also emerged, including the curious case of the false identity of Eriberto-Luciano and a Milan-Chievo match on March 3, 2007, played on the very evening of the Sanremo Music Festival final, which was won by Simone Cristicchi. Ultimately, the history between these two teams has served as a bridge between generations: from the Ballon d`Or winners who lit up San Siro in years past, to the young talents chasing a dream on provincial pitches today. From legendary figures like Shevchenko to promising newcomers like Cappelletti, much has changed, but the passion and desire to write their own future remain constant and vibrant.
