Bondone saves penalty: Italy U16 beats England 4-2
Genoa's goalkeeper shines in the French Val de Marne tournament. Young Italians ahead with goals from Lima Ramalho, Cordopatri, Cremonesi and Pica.
Matteo Bondone proved decisive in Italy U16's opening match against England at the Val de Marne Tournament in France. The Genoa goalkeeper secured the defense and capped his performance with a penalty save. The young Azzurrini prevailed 4-2, with goals from Lima Ramalho, Cordopatri, Cremonesi and Pica.
The U16 national team will continue its campaign in the French competition with the next clash against the host nation. Meanwhile, Italy U15's journey continues at the World Championship in Baku, where Alfredo Criscito, another young talent from the Ligurian club, will take the field against Peru in a group stage match. In the event of progression, the young Italians will face the winner of Czech Republic-Angola.