U18 World League

Valinor
Spectators: 7607 (Terracing: 5700, Seating: 1755, VIP seats: 152) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Genaro Valery made the kick off which started today's match. Gazmend Fejzo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Genaro Valery in the 7th minute of play. After 12 played minutes Kalessin got a freekick which was hit by Andres Feliz. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elion Preka in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Samuel Jordy prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Natalio Mano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hector Cordeiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gazmend Fejzo having to interfere. Gazmend Fejzo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hector Cordeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Zhabir Bajrami during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Zhabir Bajrami kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind AlbaStars FC's goalkeeper Gazmend Fejzo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Zhabir Bajrami managed to get in a good position for a shot. AlbaStars FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Zhabir Bajrami was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Samuel Jordy breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The audience was convinced that Elion Preka's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Samuel Jordy was relentless in the 33rd minute of the game. Andres Feliz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Andres Feliz struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Gazmend Fejzo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kalessin. After a rather tough play, Kalessin's Natalio Mano got a free kick in the 41st minute. 45 minutes into the game, Genaro Valery was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Kalessin's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AlbaStars FC the free kick. After 45 played minutes Kalessin got a freekick which was hit by Genaro Valery. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Samuel Jordy made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Zhabir Bajrami sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Genaro Valery in the 57th minute of play forced AlbaStars FC's goalkeeper Gazmend Fejzo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elion Preka in the 58th minute of play forced Kalessin's goalkeeper Samuel Jordy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 62nd match minute, Kalessin was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jaime Micael to maneuver through the defense. Samuel Jordy made a fantastic save in the 63rd minute, when Altin Cana sent off a good shot on target. 71 minutes into the game, Kalessin's Genaro Valery nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gazmend Fejzo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After having played for 75 minutes, Altin Cana managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AlbaStars FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Altin Cana was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Kalessin's Hector Cordeiro got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Natalio Mano's late challenge caught a AlbaStars FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Natalio Mano helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Kalessin getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Natalio Mano hit a great ball. The supporters of AlbaStars FC booed when Kalessin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jaime Micael didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Kalessin booed when AlbaStars FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lefter Mustafa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kalessin's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.