U23 World League

Stadio Carloforte
Spectators: 7688 (Terracing: 5767, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Diego Milito made the kick off which started today's match. Gregorio Fagildo made a fantastic save in the 3rd minute, when Alessandro Iacovella sent off a good shot on target. In the 9th match minute, Carloforte f.c. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Radoslaw Sroka to maneuver through the defense. In the 9th minute of the match Lino Igon shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Beppe Savoia showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Beppe Savoia stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Diego Milito's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Diego Milito in the 13th minute of play forced Carloforte f.c.'s goalkeeper Beppe Savoia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Beppe Savoia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Froilan Montel in the 15th minute of play. In the 22nd minute Diego Milito shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Beppe Savoia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Deportivo Diamante U18's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lino Igon in the 24th minute. In the 24th match minute, Deportivo Diamante U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diego Milito to maneuver through the defense. In the 27th match minute, Carloforte f.c. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elia Ritacco to maneuver through the defense. In the 33rd minute of the match Lino Igon shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Beppe Savoia showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Alessandro Iacovella hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Gregorio Fagildo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elia Ritacco in the 38th minute of the match. Diego Milito struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Beppe Savoia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo Diamante U18. Gregorio Fagildo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alessandro Iacovella in the 44th minute of the match. If Diego Milito had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Deportivo Diamante U18's Diego Milito in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Carloforte f.c.'s goalie prevented a goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

After 50 played minutes Carloforte f.c. got a freekick which was hit by Bianco Mannucci. After having played for 51 minutes, Lino Igon managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Deportivo Diamante U18's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lino Igon was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Diego Milito in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Beppe Savoia saved Carloforte f.c. from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Diego Milito in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Beppe Savoia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Diego Milito in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Beppe Savoia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Diego Milito in the 63rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Beppe Savoia, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When Carloforte f.c.'s Alessandro Iacovella in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Deportivo Diamante U18's goalie prevented a goal. In the 74th minute, Conrado Maiorga ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Beppe Savoia was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. Alessandro Iacovella scored 2-2 in the 85th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Gregorio Fagildo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Beppe Savoia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Conrado Maiorga, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. If Milan Lanzhev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.