Italian youth football playoffs set semifinals in Under‑15 and Under‑18

The Under‑15 Serie C playoffs in Italy have reached the semifinal stage. Four teams qualified: Perugia will meet Alcione Milano, while Monopoli will face Albinoleffe. Their paths to the last four involved tightly contested ties, with Perugia overcoming Ternana and Alcione Milano overturning Pro Vercelli after a goalless first leg, and Monopoli edging Benevento 1‑0 and Albinoleffe defeating Trento 2‑1.

In the Under‑18 category, Bologna secured a place in the playoff semifinals by defeating Atalanta 3‑2 after extra time. Goals came from Badori, Lo Monaco and a decisive penalty, sending Bologna to a scheduled semifinal clash against Roma. Both age‑group competitions highlight emerging talent in Italian football and set the stage for the upcoming final rounds.