U18 World League

Manfredi
Spectators: 7496 (Terracing: 5623, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) Pablo Cordeal started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 7 minutes into the game, Erzen Tirona cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Nereo Abad was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erzen Tirona in the 10th minute of play forced Manfredi AFC's goalkeeper Nereo Abad to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 14 minutes into the game, ÇETA FK's Nikolin Sukaj nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nereo Abad made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Pablo Cordeal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Lilo Gjondeda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 20th match minute, Manfredi AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jacinto Benitez to maneuver through the defense. Nereo Abad showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erzen Tirona, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Nereo Abad showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erzen Tirona, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Lilo Gjondeda made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gregorio Tiadoro in the 30th minute. Erzen Tirona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 34 minutes into the match, Manfredi AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Nikolin Sukaj came free, but Nereo Abad reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in ÇETA FK's zone, Gregorio Tiadoro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lilo Gjondeda came out of the goal and Gregorio Tiadoro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Enkel Pasko in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nereo Abad prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 42nd match minute, ÇETA FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tonin Hasa to maneuver through the defense. Jacinto Benitez was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 42nd played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Esteban Dolfos kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. In the 45th minute of the match Enkel Pasko sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nereo Abad skillfully saved the ball. Nereo Abad came out of the goal in the 47th minute to try and stop a shot by ÇETA FK's Nikolin Sukaj. But to his dismay, Nikolin Sukaj quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-3. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nikolin Sukaj was the one to do the kick off. After 62 played minutes ÇETA FK got a freekick which was hit by Enkel Pasko. Lilo Gjondeda came out of the goal in the 63rd minute to try and stop a shot by Manfredi AFC's Gregorio Tiadoro. But to his dismay, Gregorio Tiadoro quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-3. When Erzen Tirona came up free with the goalie in the 66th minute, the ÇETA FK fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Erzen Tirona couldn't finish the play. Clodoveo Urki hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Erzen Tirona sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet as Nikolin Sukaj kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Nereo Abad. That made the score 2-4 in the 73 minute of play. Enkel Pasko could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Nereo Abad made a huge save. Jacinto Benitez's late challenge caught a ÇETA FK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jacinto Benitez helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Manfredi AFC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Jacinto Benitez hit a great ball. The long shot by Nikolin Sukaj in the 83rd minute really tested Nereo Abad's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 87th minute, Gregorio Tiadoro 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. 89 minutes into the game, Gregorio Tiadoro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Manfredi AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ÇETA FK the free kick. Manfredi AFC's Nereo Abad proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 90th minute of the match, managed to save Manfredi AFC from getting a goal against them. Jacinto Benitez took the ball and in the 96 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Lilo Gjondeda. Lilo Gjondeda dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-4. When the match was over ÇETA FK could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Manfredi AFC throughout the match.