U18 World League

Balli Kombëtar
Spectators: 7495 (Terracing: 5622, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Moisés Paniagua kicked off to start the match. KF Ballistet's Fotaq Strakosha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Moisés Paniagua in the 4th minute of play. 7 minutes into the match, KF Ballistet's goal looked a bit too open when Moisés Paniagua came free, but Fotaq Strakosha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alain Baroja was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Jetmir Xeci. 13 minutes into the match, Evarado Abancens notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of KF Ballistet's Fotaq Strakosha. Fotaq Strakosha was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cruz Abellaneda during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 15th match minute, Bayern Boliviano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cruz Abellaneda to maneuver through the defense. In the 17th minute, KF Ballistet's Çerçiz Topulli dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. Fotaq Strakosha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Caraballo in the 21st minute of play. José Caraballo hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. 26 minutes into the game, Bayern Boliviano's Moisés Paniagua nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fotaq Strakosha made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. In the 30th minute Evarado Abancens shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fotaq Strakosha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Andri Hajdari kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. A collision led to Bayern Boliviano getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Benvido Abenda hit a great ball. The crowd rose to their feet as KF Ballistet's Erlin Blacëri slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Alain Baroja. That made the score 2-3 after 45 minutes of play. After the first half Bayern Boliviano were leading 2-3. 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 Kejni Sheta made a kick off. Fotaq Strakosha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cruz Abellaneda in the 51st minute of the match. Jetmir Xeci kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. During the 61st minute of the match Jetmir Xeci completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Jetmir Xeci a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Fotaq Strakosha didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Moisés Paniagua went, in the 68th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-4 was the resulting score. Fotaq Strakosha had great luck who in the 74thth minute grab hold of the ball when Aurken Abalos from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. The supporters of Bayern Boliviano booed when KF Ballistet was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jahmir Bato didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 77th match minute, Bayern Boliviano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by José Caraballo to maneuver through the defense. When %teams%'s Aurken Abalos was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 2-5 just inside the left pole, 82 minutes into the game. Fotaq Strakosha was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. Bayern Boliviano's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.