World League

Tirana Stadioni
Spectators: 7419 (Terracing: 5607, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 94) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alexandru Nastac made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of Akademia Maliqi booed when CD Municipal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isaac Dalmases didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 4 in the game by Ivón Echavarri from a close distance when the talented George Forsyth managed to make a qualified save. CD Municipal's players were relieved. With a little luck, CD Municipal's George Forsyth got control of the ball when Oran Tahiri tried to sneak it across the goal line. George Forsyth made a fantastic save in the 7th minute, when Ivón Echavarri sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Akademia Maliqi booed when CD Municipal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edelmiro Moise didn't get a good kick on the ball. George Forsyth didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Alexandru Nastac went, in the 12th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Akademia Maliqi's Timoteo Lucero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arnulfo Camus in the 20th minute of play. Timoteo Lucero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Palle Tazon, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Timoteo Lucero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Palle Tazon, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexandru Nastac in the 30th minute of play forced CD Municipal's goalkeeper George Forsyth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Timoteo Lucero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arnulfo Camus in the 32nd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Akademia Maliqi's Ivón Echavarri got a free kick in the 38th minute. When CD Municipal's Arnulfo Camus in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Akademia Maliqi's goalie prevented a goal. Timoteo Lucero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Palle Tazon in the 43rd minute of play. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 46th minute of the game. One of Akademia Maliqi:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of CD Municipal:s goal. In the 47th minute there was a penalty for CD Municipal. Arnulfo Camus stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Timoteo Lucero. 1-1. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Arnulfo Camus to make the kick off. The referee felt a red card was in order, 52 minutes into the game, when Oliver Ramon put in a rough tackle. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 52nd minute of the game. One of CD Municipal:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Akademia Maliqi:s goal. George Forsyth stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ivón Echavarri's shot from short distance in the 62nd minute. Timoteo Lucero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Palle Tazon in the 74th minute of the match. The corner led to Akademia Maliqi's Olsi Berberi getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. 79 minutes into the match, Ivón Echavarri had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of George Forsyth. CD Municipal's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ivón Echavarri was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Timoteo Lucero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Palle Tazon in the 91st minute of the match. 93 minutes had been played when some careless play by Akademia Maliqi's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Aldomiro Urioste was slow to take the kick. During this time CD Municipal's players had a chance to rest. Lucas Huidobro hit a great freekick 98 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Akademia Maliqi had won after a very even match.