Official Cup

AlbaStars Stadium
Spectators: 177 (Terracing: 133, Seating: 41, VIP seats: 3) Manolis Katsambis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bardhyl Tasellari in the 8th minute of the match. Stathis Kokoris blasted a shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Bledi Kyçyku having to make a save. Lisian Curri might have been able to make a better finish in the 13th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Manolis Katsambis. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lisian Curri ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stathis Kokoris in the 15th minute of play forced AlbaStars FC's goalkeeper Bledi Kyçyku to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 16 minutes into the match, Gabriel-Alejandro Van Alboom notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of AlbaStars FC's Bledi Kyçyku. Bledi Kyçyku was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 20th minute of the match, Emir Dede tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Manolis Katsambis saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. AlbaStars FC's Emir Dede was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 20th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Manolis Katsambis stood somewhat misplaced when Lisian Curri came free in front of goal and shot 3-1 to the left of him in the 24 minute. Stathis Kokoris received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Bledi Kyçyku tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Manolis Katsambis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emir Dede in the 28th minute of the match. Lisian Curri came free with the goalkeeper in the 33rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Manolis Katsambis could save by the left post. The supporters of ⚽ Sombra Amarella ⚽ booed when AlbaStars FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bardhyl Tasellari didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to ⚽ Sombra Amarella ⚽ getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Dionysos Avgerinos hit a great ball. Gabriel-Alejandro Van Alboom's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bledi Kyçyku read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. 44 minutes into the match, AlbaStars FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriel-Alejandro Van Alboom came free, but Bledi Kyçyku reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-2.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lisian Curri stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Manolis Katsambis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emir Dede in the 51st minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Emir Dede managed to get in a good position for a shot. AlbaStars FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Emir Dede was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manolis Katsambis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 55th minute the ball was on its way in behind AlbaStars FC's goalkeeper Bledi Kyçyku, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Stathis Kokoris in the 56th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bledi Kyçyku saved AlbaStars FC from getting behind. When Gabriel-Alejandro Van Alboom came up free with the goalie in the 57th minute, the ⚽ Sombra Amarella ⚽ fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gabriel-Alejandro Van Alboom couldn't finish the play. 61 minutes into the game, Margarit Qyra was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AlbaStars FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ⚽ Sombra Amarella ⚽ the free kick. The supporters of ⚽ Sombra Amarella ⚽ booed when AlbaStars FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Margarit Qyra didn't get a good kick on the ball. 65 minutes into the game, Aison Mitsinikos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ⚽ Sombra Amarella ⚽'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AlbaStars FC the free kick. AlbaStars FC made a substitution. Erkand Caushi replaced Bardhyl Tasellari. Aison Mitsinikos hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Isli Çeka recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bledi Kyçyku showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel-Alejandro Van Alboom in the 77th minute of the match. 78 minutes had been played when some careless play by AlbaStars FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gabriel-Alejandro Van Alboom was slow to take the kick. During this time ⚽ Sombra Amarella ⚽'s players had a chance to rest. The corner led ⚽ Sombra Amarella ⚽'s Gabriel-Alejandro Van Alboom to fire away a dangerous shot which Bledi Kyçyku despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 80 minutes into the game, AlbaStars FC's Isli Çeka nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Manolis Katsambis made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-3. After 83 played minutes ⚽ Sombra Amarella ⚽ got a freekick which was hit by Kroios Mestas. In the 87th minute Stathis Kokoris shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bledi Kyçyku saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kroios Mestas struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Bledi Kyçyku didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ⚽ Sombra Amarella ⚽. Manolis Katsambis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emir Dede, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. AlbaStars FC had played much better football throughout.