Mali T Stadium
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33,
Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Edmundo Espiga kicked off to start the match. Elion Fazliu made in the 3rd minute of the game a quick throw-in and Luftim Hamdiu immediately put the ball in play. After a rather tough play, Honduras's Sebastian Villa got a free kick in the 5th minute. After having played for 8 minutes, Edmundo Espiga managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Honduras's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edmundo Espiga was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 11 played minutes Mali i Thatë FC got a freekick which was hit by Zihni Dervishi. Mali i Thatë FC's Nard Kasmi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edmundo Espiga in the 12th minute of play. Lautaro Navarro made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Luftim Hamdiu sent off a good shot on target. Edmundo Espiga recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Milagros Cabal was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 17 minutes into the match. 17 minutes into the game, one of Honduras:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Sebastian Villa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Honduras's supporters rose to their feet, but Sebastian Villa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nard Kasmi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Honduras's Sebastian Villa got a good chance for a goal in the 28th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Emanuel Ocampo during the 29th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 30th match minute, Honduras was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emanuel Ocampo to maneuver through the defense. Nard Kasmi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Moises Tafalla, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Eneid Ilo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 39 played minutes Honduras got a freekick which was hit by Christian Sancho. Lautaro Navarro acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 40th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Vlash Xhaferri. 42 minutes into the match, Honduras's goalkeeper Lautaro Navarro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Luftim Hamdiu. In the 43rd minute, Luca Espinar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With his leg Lautaro Navarro managed to avoid a goal in the 44thth minute, when Mali i Thatë FC's Luftim Hamdiu fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side.
When Edmundo Espiga fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Honduras's protests and gave Edmundo Espiga a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Mali i Thatë FC booed when Honduras was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edmundo Espiga didn't get a good kick on the ball. 59 minutes into the game, Elion Fazliu threw the ball into play from the sideline. Honduras's Sebastian Villa quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Mali i Thatë FC's Lirim Osja got a good chance for a goal in the 61st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Mali i Thatë FC's Mikel Meta was substituted for Elion Fazliu. 65 minutes into the match, Lirim Osja had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lautaro Navarro. Honduras's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lirim Osja was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. 69 minutes into the game, Mali i Thatë FC's Luftim Hamdiu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lautaro Navarro made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Erando Gacaferi hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Honduras's attentive Luca Espinar managed to snatch the ball when Mikel Meta made a throw-in in the 74th minute of the game. After a rather tough play, Mali i Thatë FC's Mikel Meta got a free kick in the 75th minute. Sebastian Villa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Nard Kasmi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 81st minute Eneid Ilo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lautaro Navarro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Honduras's Sebastian Villa managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Mikel Meta in the 84 minute of the game. Lautaro Navarro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eneid Ilo, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. When the referee blew the final whistle, Mali i Thatë FC could leave the field as winners, despite Honduras having more of the ball for most of the match.
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