U23 World League

Tirana Stadioni
Spectators: 5008 (Terracing: 4002, Seating: 1002, VIP seats: 4) After 4 played minutes Akademia Maliqi got a freekick which was hit by Ilirian Elezi. Silvio Ixidor took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kudret Hajdari, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Silvio Ixidor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nexhat Zhiva, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. 17 de enero team's defense didn't have a chance, in the 21st minute, when Sefedin Gega scored to the left of an out of position Silvio Ixidor, making the score, 1-0. 24 minutes into the match, Akademia Maliqi's goal looked a bit too open when Ricardo Benat came free, but Ruben Tile reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 41st minute of the game. One of 17 de enero team:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Akademia Maliqi:s goal. In the 42nd minute, Nexhat Zhiva left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Akademia Maliqi fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. Ruben Tile took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Blas Eusko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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 2-0.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Sefedin Gega in the 53rd minute of play forced 17 de enero team's goalkeeper Silvio Ixidor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ilirian Elezi hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. Primitivo Dominic could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Ruben Tile made a huge save. 64 minutes into the game, Primitivo Dominic was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. 17 de enero team's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Akademia Maliqi the free kick. The audience thought a goal was coming when Blas Eusko got free with Ruben Tile in the 68th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sefedin Gega in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Silvio Ixidor saved 17 de enero team from getting behind. Ladislao Nuno made in the 74th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Blas Eusko however managed to control. Kudret Hajdari sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 80 minutes, Hugo Quintin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the 17 de enero team and the Akademia Maliqi players grew even worse after the yellow card. Hugo Quintin hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, 17 de enero team's Hugo Quintin got a free kick in the 81st minute. 82 minutes into the game, one of 17 de enero team:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Nexhat Zhiva took the ball and in the 83 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Silvio Ixidor. Silvio Ixidor dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. After 88 minutes, Cleto Estebano mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the 17 de enero team and the Akademia Maliqi players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to 17 de enero team getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Hugo Quintin hit a great ball. In the 98th match minute, Akademia Maliqi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sefedin Gega to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Akademia Maliqi had won after a very even match.