U21 World League

SAN SIRO
Spectators: 7486 (Terracing: 5615, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Qemal Isai got the match started through his kick off. Edi Hasani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Javi Sanchez, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. 8 minutes into the game, Qemal Isai recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Xepe Gandia. Qemal Isai showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Risto Mancaku during the 13th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Ac Milan getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Risto Mancaku hit a great ball. 16 minutes into the match, Ac Milan's goal looked a bit too open when Javi Sanchez came free, but Edi Hasani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Edi Hasani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Javi Sanchez, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. After a rather tough play, Downchester City's Carlo Domingo got a free kick in the 19th minute. Matthias Jansson blasted a shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Xepe Gandia having to make a save. When the match had gone on for 20 minutes, Qemal Isai put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Xepe Gandia. A hard shot 23 in the game by Qemal Isai from a close distance when the talented Xepe Gandia managed to make a qualified save. Downchester City's players were relieved. Downchester City's Xepe Gandia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by André Sjöberg in the 26th minute of play. The supporters of Downchester City booed when Ac Milan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mateo Selimi didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 35th minute, Qemal Isai ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Xepe Gandia was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. When Josep Odín fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Downchester City's protests and gave Josep Odín a yellow card for diving instead. Josep Odín kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Xepe Gandia made an important save on a dangerous shot by Qemal Isai in the 39th minute. 47 minutes into the match, Ac Milan's goal looked a bit too open when Javi Sanchez came free, but Edi Hasani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

The supporters of Ac Milan booed when Downchester City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 50 match minutes in a wonderful position. Xantalen Mas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rodrigo Laras short, quick shot in the 59thth minute got Edi Hasani to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 60th match minute, Downchester City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Josep Odín to maneuver through the defense. After 62 played minutes Downchester City got a freekick which was hit by Rodrigo Lara. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling André Sjöberg in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Xepe Gandia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 69th minute Pepito Sacristán shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edi Hasani saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Downchester City's Xepe Gandia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by André Sjöberg in the 71st minute of play. After 72 minutes, Carlo Domingo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Downchester City and the Ac Milan players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 72nd match minute, Downchester City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlo Domingo to maneuver through the defense. Xepe Gandia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Qemal Isai in the 73rd minute of the match. Xantalen Mas hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. After 79 minutes of play Downchester City's Carlo Domingo was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 82nd match minute, Downchester City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlo Domingo to maneuver through the defense. 84 minutes into the game, Pepito Sacristán was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Downchester City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ac Milan the free kick. After a rather tough play, Downchester City's Pepito Sacristán got a free kick in the 84th minute. Xepe Gandia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Qemal Isai's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. Pepito Sacristán sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 89th minute, André Sjöberg left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ac Milan fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-1. When the match had gone on for 92 minutes, Islam Abilaliaj put it in 5-1 from a short distance just to the right of Xepe Gandia. Ac Milan were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Downchester City for a fine match.