World League

SOF
Spectators: 7496 (Terracing: 5623, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Cristoforo De Luca got the match started through his kick off. Branden Shelton was a little too slow when Percy Romero got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 3rd minute. The score was now 1-0. After having played for 6 minutes, Feliks Nieruchliwy managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Soflov FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Feliks Nieruchliwy was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Feliks Nieruchliwy recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Branden Shelton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Feliks Nieruchliwy in the 11th minute of the match. Feliks Nieruchliwys short, quick shot in the 12thth minute got Branden Shelton to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The audience was convinced that Cristoforo De Luca's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Patricio Salamon was relentless in the 14th minute of the game. K.F TIRANA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Coronel Durango in the 15th minute. In the 17th match minute, Soflov FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Percy Romero to maneuver through the defense. Nevjon Rexhepi charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nevjon Rexhepi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Nevjon Rexhepi hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Branden Shelton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Feliks Nieruchliwy in the 27th minute of play. In the 30th minute the ball was on its way in behind K.F TIRANA's goalkeeper Branden Shelton, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A sloppy throw-in by Marsel Spaha in the 31st minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Soflov FC's Percy Romero. Feliks Nieruchliwy recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 32 played minutes Soflov FC got a freekick which was hit by Marco Domeka. Feliks Nieruchliwy might have been able to make a better finish in the 37th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Branden Shelton. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Feliks Nieruchliwy ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience was convinced that Cristoforo De Luca's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Patricio Salamon was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. K.F TIRANA's Branden Shelton proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save K.F TIRANA from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristoforo De Luca in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Patricio Salamon saved Soflov FC from getting behind. When the match had gone on for 47 minutes, Cristoforo De Luca put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Patricio Salamon.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Feliks Nieruchliwy was the one to do the kick off. Feliks Nieruchliwy blasted a shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Branden Shelton having to make a save. K.F TIRANA's Branden Shelton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Feliks Nieruchliwy in the 54th minute of play. Branden Shelton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Feliks Nieruchliwy in the 55th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristoforo De Luca in the 57th minute of play forced Soflov FC's goalkeeper Patricio Salamon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cristoforo De Luca fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Patricio Salamon having to interfere. Remigio Mikelats kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. In the 64th minute, Feliks Nieruchliwy 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. Coronel Durango could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Patricio Salamon made a huge save. After 71 played minutes Coronel Durango rounded Soflov FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-3. 76 minutes into the match, Soflov FC's goal looked a bit too open when Paco Cano came free, but Patricio Salamon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Feliks Nieruchliwy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 80th minute of the match K.F TIRANA got a corner. Soflov FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Coronel Durango ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led to K.F TIRANA's Paco Cano getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Paco Cano in the 81stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Patricio Salamon, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The K.F TIRANA fans' excitement grew in the 81st match minute when K.F TIRANA's Paco Cano looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Branden Shelton showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Feliks Nieruchliwy in the 84th minute of the match. Marco Domeka's late challenge caught a K.F TIRANA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marco Domeka helped the player get up and apologised. After 85 played minutes Soflov FC got a freekick which was hit by Marco Domeka. In the 87thth minute of the game Cristoforo De Luca who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Soflov FC's Patricio Salamon was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 90 minutes of play K.F TIRANA's Nevjon Rexhepi was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 91st minute, Nevjon Rexhepi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marco Domeka sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. K.F TIRANA had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.