U23 World League

ICEBERG HEADQUARTERS
Spectators: 7474 (Terracing: 5607, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Bernardo Carbonaro got the match started through his kick off. Ciro Croce hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Corder Kiel got free with Elia Bellone in the 7th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 10th match minute, San Felice a Ema U.L. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emilio Ferrante to maneuver through the defense. In the 11th minute, Cod Rutledge hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Bernardo Carbonaro came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the San Felice a Ema U.L. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Bernardo Carbonaro couldn't finish the play. A collision led to San Felice a Ema U.L. getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Alexander Vitelli hit a great ball. Jayden Mcgirr took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernardo Carbonaro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When San Felice a Ema U.L.'s Bernardo Carbonaro in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB's goalie prevented a goal. Aaron Aylwin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Elia Bellone made a huge save. Bernardo Carbonaro took the ball and in the 27 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jayden Mcgirr. Jayden Mcgirr dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bernardo Carbonaro in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jayden Mcgirr prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 32nd minute, Bernardo Carbonaro got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. If Bruno Pasquarelli had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After 38 played minutes San Felice a Ema U.L. got a freekick which was hit by Ciro Croce. San Felice a Ema U.L.'s Emilio Ferrante quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Dwight Jeffress, made in the 46th minute of the game. After the first half San Felice a Ema U.L. were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cod Rutledge made a kick off. AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB's Corder Kiel got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alexander Vitelli who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 59thth minute tested the skills of Jayden Mcgirr when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Elia Bellone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cod Rutledge in the 62nd minute of play. Bernardo Carbonaro took the ball and in the 64 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jayden Mcgirr. Jayden Mcgirr dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. In the 67th minute, Alexander Vitelli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 77th minute Bernardo Carbonaro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jayden Mcgirr saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dwight Jeffress kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. 1-3 became the score in the 79th minute when Bernardo Carbonaro elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After 82 minutes, Stiff Lucas mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB and the San Felice a Ema U.L. players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 82nd minute, Stiff Lucas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alexander Vitelli recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 88th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 89 minutes, Dwight Jeffress mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the AUSTRAL BOWLING CLUB and the San Felice a Ema U.L. players grew even worse after the yellow card. Dwight Jeffress kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. In the 92nd minute, Dwight Jeffress hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched San Felice a Ema U.L. eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.