U19. Shakhtar vs Atalanta: watch the match online
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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Shakhtar U19 will entertain Atalanta U19 in the UEFA Youth League round 2
October 2, Gelsenkirchen, Parkstadion, 15:00
The live broadcast will be available on the official UEFA.tv website and Megogo
Match build-up
Shakhtar U19 successfully started their UEFA Youth League campaign last week, defeating Italian Bologna U19 (4-3).
Oleksii Bielik’s side show excellent results in the domestic league: they have 22 points out of 24 possible (7 wins and 1 draw, goal difference: 21-4) after 8 matches played. The Miners proved stronger than Veres U19 (2-1), Karpaty U19 (2-1) and Kryvbas U19 (3-0) in previous matches. It's interesting that the last time Shakhtar U19 lost was back in May of this year, and they are currently on an 11-match unbeaten streak.
The live broadcast will be available on the official UEFA.tv website and Megogo
Match build-up
Shakhtar U19 successfully started their UEFA Youth League campaign last week, defeating Italian Bologna U19 (4-3).
Oleksii Bielik’s side show excellent results in the domestic league: they have 22 points out of 24 possible (7 wins and 1 draw, goal difference: 21-4) after 8 matches played. The Miners proved stronger than Veres U19 (2-1), Karpaty U19 (2-1) and Kryvbas U19 (3-0) in previous matches. It's interesting that the last time Shakhtar U19 lost was back in May of this year, and they are currently on an 11-match unbeaten streak.
We have crucial and tough match ahead of us, and our goal is to win because every earned point is of great importance
Valentyn Halonskyi, defender:
– We have crucial and tough match ahead of us, and our goal is to win because every earned point is of great importance. We prepared for the game as usual, but the long trips are exhausting and don’t allow for full recovery. However, we have a lot of footballers, and the coaches use rotation of the squad, giving time for recovery.
Opponents
Atalanta U19 are taking part in the most prestigious youth tournament in Europe for the fifth time in the history of the club. In the round 1, the Orobics confidently defeated Arsenal London U19 (4-1) in their own arena.
Last season in the Italian Youth League, the Black-and-Blues were in the 4th spot of the standings with 55 points (16 wins, 7 draws and 11 losses) after the first stage of the competition, which allowed them to qualify for the play-offs, where they were eliminated in the quarter-finals, narrowly losing Sassuolo (0-1). They lost to Inter Milan U19 in the Youth Cup Round of 16 (1-3).
It should be noted that U19 teams were transformed into U20 as a result of the reforms of youth competitions in Italy. The changes will allow young players to adapt more quickly to the demands of adult football and gain experience at a more competitive level.
Atalanta U20 have 8 points and are in the 11th spot of the standings with 8 points after 6 matches played (2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, goal difference: 12-11) in the new Primavera 1 season. In previous matches, the Black-and-Blues secured wins over Udinese U20 (4-1) and Sampdoria (4-3), but lost to Torino U20 (1-3). The top scorer is Riccio Lorenzo (6 goals in 6 matches).
Match background
The opponents played twice in the UEFA Youth League: the first match ended in a draw, with Atalanta U19 winning the second one.
Previous meeting
On December 11, 2019, the teams locked horns in the final round of the UEFA Youth League group stage in Vysoke on the Metalist training pitch. The match began calmly, but in the 20th minute, the visitors took the lead through Piccoli's effort. The Miners stepped up, creating several opportunities through individual efforts by Mudryk and Sikan. The Pitmen started the second half more actively, but Atalanta U19 scored again: Ghislandi was assisted by Piccoli, who secured a brace. The Orange-and-Blacks tried to fight back and quickly reduced the gap through Bondarenko's converted penalty. In the final minutes, Shakhtar U19 created a lot of problems for the opponents’ goalkeeper, but did not manage to equalize. 1-2 – Shakhtar U19 lost to Atalanta U19.
– We have crucial and tough match ahead of us, and our goal is to win because every earned point is of great importance. We prepared for the game as usual, but the long trips are exhausting and don’t allow for full recovery. However, we have a lot of footballers, and the coaches use rotation of the squad, giving time for recovery.
Opponents
Atalanta U19 are taking part in the most prestigious youth tournament in Europe for the fifth time in the history of the club. In the round 1, the Orobics confidently defeated Arsenal London U19 (4-1) in their own arena.
Last season in the Italian Youth League, the Black-and-Blues were in the 4th spot of the standings with 55 points (16 wins, 7 draws and 11 losses) after the first stage of the competition, which allowed them to qualify for the play-offs, where they were eliminated in the quarter-finals, narrowly losing Sassuolo (0-1). They lost to Inter Milan U19 in the Youth Cup Round of 16 (1-3).
It should be noted that U19 teams were transformed into U20 as a result of the reforms of youth competitions in Italy. The changes will allow young players to adapt more quickly to the demands of adult football and gain experience at a more competitive level.
Atalanta U20 have 8 points and are in the 11th spot of the standings with 8 points after 6 matches played (2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, goal difference: 12-11) in the new Primavera 1 season. In previous matches, the Black-and-Blues secured wins over Udinese U20 (4-1) and Sampdoria (4-3), but lost to Torino U20 (1-3). The top scorer is Riccio Lorenzo (6 goals in 6 matches).
Match background
The opponents played twice in the UEFA Youth League: the first match ended in a draw, with Atalanta U19 winning the second one.
Previous meeting
On December 11, 2019, the teams locked horns in the final round of the UEFA Youth League group stage in Vysoke on the Metalist training pitch. The match began calmly, but in the 20th minute, the visitors took the lead through Piccoli's effort. The Miners stepped up, creating several opportunities through individual efforts by Mudryk and Sikan. The Pitmen started the second half more actively, but Atalanta U19 scored again: Ghislandi was assisted by Piccoli, who secured a brace. The Orange-and-Blacks tried to fight back and quickly reduced the gap through Bondarenko's converted penalty. In the final minutes, Shakhtar U19 created a lot of problems for the opponents’ goalkeeper, but did not manage to equalize. 1-2 – Shakhtar U19 lost to Atalanta U19.