U23 World League

rebel ARENA
Spectators: 7534 (Terracing: 5652, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ernesto Margoni got the match started through his kick off. Pocho Citko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ernesto Margoni in the 3rd minute of play. A collision led to Rega Merida CF getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Damian Zimniy hit a great ball. Alfredo Fini scored 0-1 in the 8th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pocho Citko, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Raúl Gonzales lost his temper 13 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. If Dennis Cusumano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 19 minutes into the game, Alfredo Fini cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Pocho Citko was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 23 minutes into the game, Alfredo Fini cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-4. Pocho Citko was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Kajetan Paciuszko fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rega Merida CF's protests and gave Kajetan Paciuszko a yellow card for diving instead. Rega Merida CF's Pocho Citko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfredo Fini in the 27th minute of play. Pocho Citko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dennis Cusumano in the 28th minute of the match. Rega Merida CF's Pocho Citko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dennis Cusumano in the 34th minute of play. In the 36th minute of the match, Ziemowit Zyskowski tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Armando Anzolin saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Damian Zimniy got free with Armando Anzolin in the 37th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 40 played minutes Kroton F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Ernesto Margoni. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ziemowit Zyskowski in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Armando Anzolin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ernesto Margoni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kroton F.C.'s Armando Anzolin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ziemowit Zyskowski in the 47th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ziemowit Zyskowski stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After 55 minutes Kroton F.C.'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Walery Absolwent who took care of the corner kick. The supporters of Rega Merida CF booed when Kroton F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dennis Cusumano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Armando Anzolin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Damian Zimniy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rega Merida CF's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Walery Absolwent in the 59th minute. After a rather tough play, Kroton F.C.'s Carter Bianco got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Kroton F.C.'s Armando Anzolin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ziemowit Zyskowski in the 65th minute of play. The supporters of Kroton F.C. booed when Rega Merida CF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damian Zimniy didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rega Merida CF made a substitution. Kingsley Coman replaced Lucjan Mios. Rega Merida CF made a substitution. Timo Werner replaced Walery Absolwent. After 69 played minutes Rega Merida CF got a freekick which was hit by Damian Zimniy. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Alfredo Fini managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kroton F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Alfredo Fini was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pocho Citko breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 72 minutes into the game, Dennis Cusumano recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Pocho Citko. Dennis Cusumano showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-5. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Rega Merida CF's goalkeeper Pocho Citko, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Rega Merida CF's Damian Zimniy in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kroton F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Pocho Citko made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dennis Cusumano in the 81st minute. After a rather tough play, Kroton F.C.'s Arturo Tardelli got a free kick in the 85th minute. After 86 played minutes, Rega Merida CF's Kajetan Paciuszko shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Armando Anzolin came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Rega Merida CF reached it. If Ziemowit Zyskowski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Rega Merida CF fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Kroton F.C. were clearly better and deserved to take the win.