U18 World League

SUN CITY STADIUM
Spectators: 7682 (Terracing: 5762, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Virginijus Žalpys took the kick off in the first half of the match. Valentin Garaile stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jonas Mališauskas's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. Gytis Vilimavičius took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ermegildo Orlondo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of FC COSA NOSTRA booed when Alvoha FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enzo Froylan didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Alvoha FC's Maximino Martinez got a free kick in the 16th minute. FC COSA NOSTRA's Gytis Vilimavičius played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Geronimo Maule in the 20th minute of play. With a little luck, Alvoha FC's Valentin Garaile got control of the ball when Valentas Vaišvila tried to sneak it across the goal line. 22 minutes into the match, Alvoha FC's goal looked a bit too open when Valentas Vaišvila came free, but Valentin Garaile reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to FC COSA NOSTRA getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Gytis Jankevičius hit a great ball. Alvoha FC's Geronimo Maule got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 28th minute, FC COSA NOSTRA's Virginijus Žalpys ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Valentin Garaile. Valentin Garaile yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. FC COSA NOSTRA's Virginijus Žalpys got a good chance for a goal in the 30th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Alvoha FC's Ermegildo Orlondo got a free kick in the 39th minute. Virginijus Žalpys received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Valentin Garaile tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 44 minutes into the match, Geronimo Maule had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gytis Vilimavičius. FC COSA NOSTRA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Geronimo Maule was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Geronimo Maule made the kick off in the second half. In the 58th minute Virginijus Žalpys shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Valentin Garaile saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Valentin Garaile showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aidas Kareiva in the 60th minute of the match. 68 minutes into the game, Ermegildo Orlondo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Gytis Vilimavičius. Ermegildo Orlondo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. Valentin Garaile took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benjaminas Pankratjevas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ermegildo Orlondo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gytis Vilimavičius having to interfere. Geronimo Maule received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Gytis Vilimavičius tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alvoha FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.