U23 World League

Kushovë
Spectators: 7620 (Terracing: 5716, Seating: 1752, VIP seats: 152) Enkelejd Hazgani started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 2nd minute, Luizinho Arce left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Cremonese FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Marcus Batista hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Marcus Batista's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Menti Progo was relentless in the 16th minute of the game. Enkelejd Hazgani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 21 minutes, Felipe Lara mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cremonese FC and the Polonia Division players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 21st match minute, Cremonese FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felipe Lara to maneuver through the defense. Polonia Division's Menti Progo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luizinho Arce in the 23rd minute of play. A collision led to Polonia Division getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Vilson Topulli hit a great ball. Menti Progo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luizinho Arce, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Eduart Hidi's late challenge caught a Cremonese FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eduart Hidi helped the player get up and apologised. After 33 played minutes Polonia Division got a freekick which was hit by Eduart Hidi. In the 34th minute, Marcus Batista got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Kong Gang Zhan was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Emilio Shyta showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 47 minute of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marcus Batista made a kick off. The audience was convinced that Luizinho Arce's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Menti Progo was relentless in the 52nd minute of the game. 54 minutes into the game, Polonia Division's Enkelejd Hazgani nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kong Gang Zhan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Menti Progo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marcus Batista in the 56th minute. When Cremonese FC's Marcus Batista in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Polonia Division's goalie prevented a goal. When Krzysztof Jaraczeski fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cremonese FC's protests and gave Krzysztof Jaraczeski a yellow card for diving instead. Krzysztof Jaraczeski hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Kong Gang Zhan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emilio Shyta, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. 66 minutes into the match, Polonia Division's goalkeeper Menti Progo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcus Batista. With a little luck, Polonia Division's Menti Progo got control of the ball when Marcus Batista tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Cremonese FC booed when Polonia Division was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mirel Zhobro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 69th match minute, Polonia Division was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mirel Zhobro to maneuver through the defense. Menti Progo made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Afiz Cho sent off a good shot on target. Marcus Batista sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Cremonese FC's Felipe Lara got a free kick in the 80th minute. Anton Grabocka's late challenge caught a Cremonese FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Anton Grabocka helped the player get up and apologised. Anton Grabocka kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcus Batista in the 83rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Menti Progo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marcus Batista in the 85thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Menti Progo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Kong Gang Zhan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emilio Shyta in the 87th minute of the match. After 89 minutes Cremonese FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Mirel Zhobro who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Polonia Division's corner Mirel Zhobro fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Kong Gang Zhan quite easily take care of the ball. Anton Grabocka received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Kong Gang Zhan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kong Gang Zhan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Enkelejd Hazgani, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. In the 96th match minute, Cremonese FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felipe Branco to maneuver through the defense. There was no doubt that Polonia Division were the better team. Polonia Division's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.