Friendly League

Estadio La Fortaleza
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Bertian Palla took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sebastiano Romarote in the 5th minute of play forced Mali i Thatë FC's goalkeeper Jakub Myftiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Mali i Thatë FC defense, Sebastiano Romarote kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jakub Myftiu. The Mali i Thatë FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jakub Myftiu should have stopped the shot. Angelino Mederi came out of the goal in the 9th minute to try and stop a shot by Mali i Thatë FC's Bertian Palla. But to his dismay, Bertian Palla quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. With a little luck, Mali i Thatë FC's Jakub Myftiu got control of the ball when Bantry Gollogley tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 12th minute, Zekman Kola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Ilulea FC fans' excitement grew in the 14th match minute when Ilulea FC's Sebastiano Romarote looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Rodolfo Arixo kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. If Sebastiano Romarote had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 26 minutes into the game, Ilulea FC's Bantry Gollogley nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jakub Myftiu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. Jakub Myftiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bantry Gollogley, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Sebastiano Romarote received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Jakub Myftiu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 34 minutes into the match, Mali i Thatë FC's goalkeeper Jakub Myftiu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sebastiano Romarote. Teodosio Luzea received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Jakub Myftiu came out and tried to block the shot, but Teodosio Luzea slotted it home off the left post making it 5-1 in the 35th minute. In the 39th minute, Sebastiano Romarote left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ilulea FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 6-1. In the 43rd minute of the match, Diego Armando Péron got a very nice opportunity to score, but Jakub Myftiu was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. After 44 played minutes Ilulea FC got a freekick which was hit by Sebastiano Romarote. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 6-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Sebastiano Romarote to strike the kick off in the second half. After 52nd play minutes Sebastiano Romarote shot 7-1, a short shot which went by Jakub Myftiu and just under the crossbar into goal. Diego Armando Péron scored 8-1 in the 55th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jakub Myftiu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Jakub Myftiu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sebastiano Romarote's shot from short distance in the 59th minute. Angelino Mederi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bertian Palla, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. After some careless play in the Mali i Thatë FC defense, Sebastiano Romarote kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jakub Myftiu. The Mali i Thatë FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jakub Myftiu should have stopped the shot. After having played for 70 minutes, Sebastiano Romarote managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ilulea FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sebastiano Romarote was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Ilulea FC booed when Mali i Thatë FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aldo Janku didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Ilulea FC's Sebastiano Romarote in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mali i Thatë FC's goalie prevented a goal. If Diego Armando Péron had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Sebastiano Romarote came up free with the goalie in the 75th minute, the Ilulea FC 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 Sebastiano Romarote couldn't finish the play. Indrit Surroi hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. After having played for 82 minutes, Rodolfo Arixo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ilulea FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rodolfo Arixo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Rodolfo Arixo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ilulea FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rodolfo Arixo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jakub Myftiu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sebastiano Romarote in the 83rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jakub Myftiu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sebastiano Romarote struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Jakub Myftiu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ilulea FC. Sebastiano Romarote sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 90 minutes into the match, Rodolfo Arixo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jakub Myftiu. Mali i Thatë FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rodolfo Arixo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 10-1. 93 minutes into the game, Sebastiano Romarote cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 11-1. Jakub Myftiu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. There was no doubt that Ilulea FC were the better team. Ilulea FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.