U18 World League

NEW AGE ARENA
Spectators: 7541 (Terracing: 5657, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) After 7 minutes of play, Talenti Roma Calcio's Dave Paoletti made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Jayson Burnett was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a rather tough play, Talenti Roma Calcio's Fedele Staniscia got a free kick in the 10th minute. Talenti Roma Calcio's Bianco Maurizi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elvis Waller in the 11th minute of play. After 13 played minutes Talenti Roma Calcio got a freekick which was hit by Aurelio Terrasi. A long shot from Ace Gray in the 14th minute of play was well struck, but Bianco Maurizi made a really good save at the right post. Dennis Oddi hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. Jayson Burnett made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dave Paoletti in the 17th minute of play. Bianco Maurizi was out of position in the 20 minute of play, and Calvin Brand capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Calvin Brand really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. When Connor Rose fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored River tu grato nombre's protests and gave Connor Rose a yellow card for diving instead. When River tu grato nombre's Benjamin Norton in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Talenti Roma Calcio's goalie prevented a goal. In the 28th match minute, River tu grato nombre was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ace Gray to maneuver through the defense. 29 minutes into the match, River tu grato nombre's goal looked a bit too open when Dave Paoletti came free, but Jayson Burnett reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bianco Maurizi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benjamin Norton, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Bianco Maurizi came out of the goal in the 36th minute to try and stop a shot by River tu grato nombre's Calvin Brand. But to his dismay, Calvin Brand quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. Calvin Brand could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Bianco Maurizi made a huge save. After some careless play in the River tu grato nombre defense, Aurelio Terrasi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jayson Burnett. The River tu grato nombre fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jayson Burnett should have stopped the shot. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Talenti Roma Calcio's Bianco Maurizi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elvis Waller in the 55th minute of play. The supporters of River tu grato nombre booed when Talenti Roma Calcio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Teodori didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bianco Maurizi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elvis Waller in the 59th minute of play. Bianco Maurizi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Connor Rose in the 63rd minute of play. After some careless play in the River tu grato nombre defense, Camillo Andreola kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jayson Burnett. The River tu grato nombre fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jayson Burnett should have stopped the shot. After 74 played minutes Talenti Roma Calcio got a freekick which was hit by Emilio Raiola. After having played for 75 minutes, Calvin Brand managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. River tu grato nombre's supporters crossed their fingers, but Calvin Brand was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 80th minute Benjamin Norton shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bianco Maurizi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aurelio Terrasi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 90 minutes into the game, Dennis Oddi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Talenti Roma Calcio's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave River tu grato nombre the free kick. In the 90th minute, Dennis Oddi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee felt a red card was in order, 93 minutes into the game, when Armando Marinacci put in a rough tackle. In a very dangerous position, a player in Talenti Roma Calcio fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 92nd minute. Penalty! In the 94th minute there was a penalty for River tu grato nombre. Calvin Brand stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Bianco Maurizi. 3-3. The Talenti Roma Calcio players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented River tu grato nombre from taking control. The game ends in a draw.