U23 World League

Lucas E. Abalos
Spectators: 7686 (Terracing: 5765, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) After 4 played minutes Abuba Akotonon FC got a freekick which was hit by Cristian Medina. Felix Frans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Camillo Paolini in the 6th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Abuba Akotonon FC's Alfredo Graciani got a free kick in the 8th minute. Cristoforo Albanesi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Felix Frans tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Felix Frans didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Carmine Panella went, in the 15th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. If Fabian Otoniel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 24 minutes into the game, Alfredo Graciani cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Concetto Bani was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 29th minute, Abuba Akotonon FC's Alfredo Graciani dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-1. The supporters of Calenzano booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Medina didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alfredo Graciani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alfredo Graciani blasted a shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Concetto Bani having to make a save. Alfredo Graciani could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 38th minute of the match, but Concetto Bani made a huge save. With a little luck, Calenzano's Concetto Bani got control of the ball when Alfredo Graciani tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind Calenzano's goalkeeper Concetto Bani, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Cristoforo Albanesi to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Calenzano booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edgardo Etxatxu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 59 minutes, Alfredo Graciani made it 3-1 with a short kick to the right side. Calenzano's Concetto Bani tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a little luck, Abuba Akotonon FC's Felix Frans got control of the ball when Antonello Bencivenni tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cristoforo Albanesi got free with Felix Frans in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 65 played minutes Calenzano got a freekick which was hit by Edoardo Flocco. Alfredo Graciani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The supporters of Calenzano booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Medina didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alfredo Graciani blasted a shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Concetto Bani having to make a save. 78 minutes into the match, Calenzano's goal looked a bit too open when Alfredo Graciani came free, but Concetto Bani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Calenzano booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valentín Barco didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 81st match minute, Abuba Akotonon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valentín Barco to maneuver through the defense. After 89 minutes Abuba Akotonon FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Camillo Paolini who took care of the corner kick. Calenzano's Camillo Paolini was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Felix Frans in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When Fabian Otoniel fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Abuba Akotonon FC's protests and gave Fabian Otoniel a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Calenzano booed when Abuba Akotonon FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabian Otoniel didn't get a good kick on the ball.