U18 World League

MDQ Raptors Arena
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Rigoberto Norino started the match with the kick off. Elia Finocchi scored 0-1 in the 2nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Eriberto Ongile, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 10 minutes into the match, MDQ Raptors FC's Mario Raymundo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ettore Paris narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 13th minute, Elia Finocchi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Montechiarugolo AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Eriberto Ongile showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andrea Guerrieri in the 23rd minute of the match. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind MDQ Raptors FC's goalkeeper Eriberto Ongile, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ettore Paris came out of the goal in the 40th minute to try and stop a shot by MDQ Raptors FC's Rigoberto Norino. But to his dismay, Rigoberto Norino quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. After the first half Montechiarugolo AFC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Elia Finocchi made a kick off. Rigoberto Norino kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Eriberto Ongile made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Elia Finocchi sent off a good shot on target. 61 minutes into the match, MDQ Raptors FC's goalkeeper Eriberto Ongile had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Elia Finocchi. A collision led to Montechiarugolo AFC getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Achille De Felice hit a great ball. 66 minutes into the game, Rigoberto Norino cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Ettore Paris was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Andrea Guerrieri struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Eriberto Ongile didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Montechiarugolo AFC. After 71 played minutes MDQ Raptors FC got a freekick which was hit by Godofredo Isaio. Godofredo Isaio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 76th match minute, MDQ Raptors FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Godofredo Isaio to maneuver through the defense. After 77 played minutes, Montechiarugolo AFC's Achille De Felice shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Eriberto Ongile 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 Montechiarugolo AFC reached it. 79 minutes into the match, Rigoberto Norino notched a goal, 3-2, to the right of Montechiarugolo AFC's Ettore Paris. Ettore Paris was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 85 minutes into the match, Elia Finocchi notched a goal, 3-3, to the right of MDQ Raptors FC's Eriberto Ongile. Eriberto Ongile was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Elia Finocchi struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Eriberto Ongile didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Montechiarugolo AFC. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.