U18 World League

Cup2 Stadium
Spectators: 7714 (Terracing: 5787, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) Cup2's Vangel Dorovski started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rafail Kamberov got free with Dario Orioli in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dario Orioli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafail Kamberov in the 8th minute of play. Simo Tuliyski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernardo Garofoli, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Talenti Roma Calcio's zone, Vangel Dorovski stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dario Orioli came out of the goal and Vangel Dorovski tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Simo Tuliyski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlo Musso, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Rafail Kamberov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dario Orioli having to interfere. Simo Tuliyski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernardo Garofoli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 28 minutes into the game, Cup2's Rumen Rubiev nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dario Orioli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. After 33 played minutes Talenti Roma Calcio got a freekick which was hit by Claudio Simonetti. In the 36th minute, Amedeo Epifani hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 37th minute Vangel Dorovski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dario Orioli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 41 minutes into the game, Rafail Kamberov recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Dario Orioli. Rafail Kamberov showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. Thanks to some nice moves Rumen Rubiev could shoot a difficult shot in the 44th minute, which Dario Orioli however easily saved by the left post. 45 minutes into the match, Talenti Roma Calcio's goalkeeper Dario Orioli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rumen Rubiev. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Bernardo Garofoli made a kick off. Carlo Musso fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Simo Tuliyski having to interfere. The supporters of Talenti Roma Calcio booed when Cup2 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ganyo Handzhiyski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bernardo Garofoli recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Cup2's Zhan Bizhev got a free kick in the 55th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Bernardo Garofoli kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Simo Tuliyski. That made the score 3-1 in the 56 minute of play. Rafail Kamberov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Cup2 booed when Talenti Roma Calcio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ercole Pacella didn't get a good kick on the ball. Talenti Roma Calcio's Dario Orioli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vangel Dorovski in the 68th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Rumen Rubiev's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dario Orioli was relentless in the 76th minute of the game. 78 minutes into the match, Cup2's goal looked a bit too open when Francesco Giorgi came free, but Simo Tuliyski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Rafail Kamberov came up free with the goalie in the 81st minute, the Cup2 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 Rafail Kamberov couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Talenti Roma Calcio getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Cosimo Genta hit a great ball. Cup2 made a substitution. Vladimir Shushkov replaced Rafail Kamberov. 93 minutes into the match, Talenti Roma Calcio's goal looked a bit too open when Bocho Maystorov came free, but Dario Orioli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Cup2 had won after a very even match.