U18 League

Mali T Stadium
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Erald Bauta got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frano Udovčić in the 3rd minute of play forced Mali i Thatë FC's goalkeeper Bertian Palla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 5 minutes into the match, Mali i Thatë FC's goal looked a bit too open when Vatroslav Štefanić came free, but Bertian Palla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 9 minutes into the game, Mali i Thatë FC's Erald Bauta nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Goran Mahalec made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. NK BRONZIN's Goran Mahalec proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save NK BRONZIN from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vatroslav Štefanić in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bertian Palla prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Goran Mahalec didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Erald Bauta went, in the 18th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. In the 22nd minute of the match Zlatko Lacmanović sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bertian Palla skillfully saved the ball. Bertian Palla didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Denis Guberina went, in the 25th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. Visi Luarasi kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. In the 35th minute, Frano Udovčić left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The NK BRONZIN fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. The audience was convinced that Vatroslav Štefanić's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Bertian Palla was relentless in the 38th minute of the game. Bertian Palla didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Vatroslav Štefanić went, in the 39th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-3 was the resulting score. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vatroslav Štefanić in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bertian Palla prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Mali i Thatë FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. NK BRONZIN were winning 2-3.

The wind increased when Vatroslav Štefanić made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Vatroslav Štefanić managed to get in a good position for a shot. NK BRONZIN's supporters rose to their feet, but Vatroslav Štefanić was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bertian Palla breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jetbardh Cake charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jetbardh Cake the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of NK BRONZIN booed when Mali i Thatë FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jetbardh Cake didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mali i Thatë FC's Bertian Palla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Frano Udovčić in the 58th minute of play. In the 58th match minute, NK BRONZIN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tihomir Karna to maneuver through the defense. Bertian Palla showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frano Udovčić, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Bertian Palla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arsen Mraz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bertian Palla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frano Udovčić, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bertian Palla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zrinko Crnojević, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 71 minutes into the match, NK BRONZIN's goal looked a bit too open when Erald Bauta came free, but Goran Mahalec reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Goran Mahalec took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Visi Luarasi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bertian Palla had great luck who in the 78thth minute grab hold of the ball when Frano Udovčić from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Merlon Geri during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Merlon Geri hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. Goran Mahalec made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erald Bauta in the 88th minute of play. Goran Mahalec took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erald Bauta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle went the supporters of NK BRONZIN were delighted that their team had defeated the much more dominant Mali i Thatë FC side.