Friendly League

Vreshtas Stadiumi
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Genad Hidi took the kick off in the first half of the match. 4 minutes into the game, Todd McNamee was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Limerick AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vreshtas the free kick. The supporters of Vreshtas booed when Limerick AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Todd McNamee didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Vreshtas's zone, Baiscend Frankson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Refik Fero came out of the goal and Baiscend Frankson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 7th play minutes Baiscend Frankson shot 0-1, a short shot which went by Refik Fero and just under the crossbar into goal. Quinn McBjarton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Skerdi Behrami in the 11th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Vreshtas's zone, Pearson McLian stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Refik Fero came out of the goal and Pearson McLian tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Vreshtas's Refik Fero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baiscend Frankson in the 20th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Limerick AFC's Aubrey Robinson got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Genad Hidi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Quinn McBjarton tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Limerick AFC's Baiscend Frankson in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vreshtas's goalie prevented a goal. Vreshtas's Luftim Kaçi shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 28th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Quinn McBjarton but with some difficulty. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Baiscend Frankson in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Refik Fero prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Refik Fero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baiscend Frankson in the 31st minute of play. After 34 played minutes, Limerick AFC's Todd McNamee shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Refik Fero came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Limerick AFC reached it. Baiscend Frankson struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Refik Fero didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Limerick AFC. In the 42nd match minute, Vreshtas was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Genad Hidi to maneuver through the defense. Quinn McBjarton made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mujo Xhaja in the 46th minute. The Vreshtas players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Limerick AFC were winning 0-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Baiscend Frankson stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the game, Gill Holt was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Limerick AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vreshtas the free kick. In the 52nd minute, Luftim Kaçi 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. After a rather tough play, Vreshtas's Skerdi Behrami got a free kick in the 53rd minute. In the 57th minute, Pearson McLian 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. Vreshtas's Refik Fero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baiscend Frankson in the 64th minute of play. In the 68th minute, Skerdi Behrami ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Quinn McBjarton was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Sotir Rama fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Quinn McBjarton having to interfere. Baiscend Frankson in the 74thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Refik Fero, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 74 played minutes Vreshtas got a freekick which was hit by Skerdi Behrami. The long shot by Barock McFrancise in the 75th minute really tested Refik Fero's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Quinn McBjarton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sotir Rama, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Refik Fero made an important save on a dangerous shot by Baiscend Frankson in the 80th minute. Baiscend Frankson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Refik Fero made a huge save. Baiscend Frankson 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 Refik Fero, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Pearson McLian recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 92nd minute, Baiscend Frankson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Limerick AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Limerick AFC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.