The Serie C campaign for Mister Bonera's Rossoneri is coming thick and fast. After the away fixture against Torres, it's time for the second away match in a row, this time away to Rimini on Monday evening at 20:45 CEST on match day five of the league. It's a chance to measure our progress, learn and give all that we can: let's take a look ahead with the usual Match Preview:
AC Milan Futuro's Performance
Still a work in progress as we look for our first win. The feeling is that every game is showing itself to be a chance to grow, to gain experience and to understand this competitive and usually indecipherable league. Bonera's side can come away from the game in Sardinia with their heads held high thanks to the attitude they showed, as well as the display they put on, responding to everything that a team near the top of the pile had to throw at them. The defence was solid, soaking up lots of pressure and managing to keep a clean sheet, however, in attack there is definitely room for improvement considering the amount of goals scored so far (only one). The team's dominance in play is not lacking, we need to insist on higher levels of precision and solidity.
Rimini's Challenging Start
Rimini share the same position and amount of points as the Rossoneri. It's been a difficult start in terms of points, and the schedule is not getting any easier: Carpi (2-2), Virtus Entella (1-2) e Pescara (0-1) the current league leaders, Lucchese (2-2). The draw in Tuscany showed a problem in Buscè's team: leaving itself open to late comebacks and conceding goals in the dying stages. In Lucca, despite being two goals up, the opposition managed to recover in stoppage time: Pescara and Carpi managed to do the same, striking late on. The Romagnoli were promoted through the playoffs, eliminated in the round of 32 and are now in the last-16 of the Coppa Italia. Attention definitely should be paid to Cernigoi, Garetto and Ubaldi.
Rimini's Manager's Perspective
"We still haven't understood that we need to concentrate at all times - said Buscè -, I need to make the team understand that we can't switch off. Unfortunately, our results are showing that we can't find that win, I'm sorry because we don't deserve to be in this situation and place in the table."
Where to Watch
In Italy, the match will be live on TV on Sky Sport and NOW from 20:45 CEST. Don't miss out on coverage via the Rossoneri Instagram, acmilan.com and the AC Milan Official App.
Match Officials
The referee will be Vingo, from the Pisa section. Completing the officiating lineup will be linesmen Fratello (from Latina) and Scribani (from Agrigento) and the fourth official Pazzarelli (from Macerata).
Serie C Round-Up
Matchday 5 of Serie C (Round B) started on Friday night, with Gubbio 0-0 Campobasso and Vis Pesaro 0-2 Ternana. On Saturday, Legnago 0-3 Sestri Levante, Pontedera 0-1 Arezzo and Torres 1-1 Pineto. On Sunday, it Ascoli take on Lucchese and Pianese face Virtus Entella at 18:30 CEST. Two games on Monday as Pescara take on Perugia at 20:30 CEST, and SPAL face Carpi at 20:45 CEST, at the same time as our match which will close the weekend of games.
Serie C Standings
Here are the current standings: Pescara*, Ternana and Virtus Entella* 10; Torres, Vis Pesaro, Gubbio and Arezzo 9; Ascoli* 7; Carpi*, Pontedera and Pineto 6; Perugia* and Lucchese* 5; Pianese*, Sestri Levante and Campobasso 4; Rimini* and MILAN FUTURO* 2; SPAL* 1; Legnago 0. (* = one game in hand)
The Road Ahead
Both AC Milan Futuro and Rimini are looking to turn their fortunes around. For AC Milan Futuro, the match against Rimini presents an opportunity to secure their first win of the season and gain some momentum. Rimini, on the other hand, will be looking to avoid a fourth consecutive loss and climb the table. With both teams needing a win, this match promises to be a tightly contested affair. Only time will tell which team will emerge victorious.
