U18 World League

Black Camp
Spectators: 7774 (Terracing: 5831, Seating: 1788, VIP seats: 155) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Carter Rocco took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 2nd minute Alex Di Nunzio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Melquiades Sergi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alex Di Nunzio took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Melquiades Sergi. Melquiades Sergi 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. Melquiades Sergi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Armin Altobelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. 18 minutes into the match, Black Sky FC's goal looked a bit too open when Carter Rocco came free, but Melquiades Sergi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Schuster's Ernesto Formaggio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hernan Rios in the 19th minute of play. After 24 minutes, Nemesio Ur mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Black Sky FC and the Schuster players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 24th minute, Nemesio Ur hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 29 minutes into the match, Schuster's goal looked a bit too open when Nereo Rufo came free, but Ernesto Formaggio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Melquiades Sergi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Veronica Ciccone in the 32nd minute of the match. After 33 played minutes Schuster got a freekick which was hit by Ettore Giusto. 34 minutes into the game, Black Sky FC's Hernan Rios nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ernesto Formaggio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 37th minute Alex Di Nunzio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Melquiades Sergi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Schuster's Alex Di Nunzio got a free kick in the 39th minute. After a rather tough play, Schuster's Dino Marchetti got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Serafin Mateo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 43rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Ernesto Formaggio. Schuster's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 44 played minutes Schuster got a freekick which was hit by Armin Altobelli. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nereo Rufo made a kick off. Antonio Ceccarelli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Antonio Ceccarelli hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. The supporters of Schuster booed when Black Sky FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arnulfo Aztore didn't get a good kick on the ball. The attack was good, but when Carter Rocco in the 62nd minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. Melquiades Sergi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Antonio Ceccarelli in the 64th minute. Schuster made a substitution. Camillo Travaglini replaced Anthony Alberico. In the 77th minute Camillo Travaglini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Melquiades Sergi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 80 played minutes Black Sky FC got a freekick which was hit by Julian Menendo. In the 81st minute of the match Alex Di Nunzio shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Melquiades Sergi showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 82 minutes into the game, Veronica Ciccone cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Melquiades Sergi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a little luck, Black Sky FC's Melquiades Sergi got control of the ball when Camillo Travaglini tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Nemesio Ur managed to get in a good position for a shot. Black Sky FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Nemesio Ur was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ernesto Formaggio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Schuster were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Black Sky FC to leave the ground with a draw.