U18 World League

Mali T Stadium
Spectators: 7528 (Terracing: 5647, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Bertian Palla took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 7 played minutes Mali i Thatë FC got a freekick which was hit by Aldo Janku. After a defensive mix-up in C.A Vientos Huracanados's zone, Bertian Palla stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Horacio Ibar came out of the goal and Bertian Palla tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Aristides Federigo fell near the penalty area in the 14th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored C.A Vientos Huracanados's protests and gave Aristides Federigo a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to C.A Vientos Huracanados getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Aristides Federigo hit a great ball. C.A Vientos Huracanados's Aristides Federigo got a good chance for a goal in the 20th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A hard shot 25 in the game by Indrit Surroi from a close distance when the talented Horacio Ibar managed to make a qualified save. C.A Vientos Huracanados's players were relieved. After a rather tough play, Mali i Thatë FC's Klime Zhulali got a free kick in the 27th minute. Bernardino Donio struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Shpati Gallo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for C.A Vientos Huracanados. In the 30th minute, Ruben Dubardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 37th minute, Indrit Surroi 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Justino Crispo during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Justino Crispo kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. After 40 minutes, Indrit Surroi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Mali i Thatë FC and the C.A Vientos Huracanados players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Mali i Thatë FC's Indrit Surroi got a free kick in the 40th minute. C.A Vientos Huracanados's Horacio Ibar proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 42nd minute of the match, managed to save C.A Vientos Huracanados from getting a goal against them. 45 minutes into the match, Mali i Thatë FC's goal looked a bit too open when Aristides Federigo came free, but Shpati Gallo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Aldo Janku had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Aristides Federigo made the kick off in the second half. Silvio Eusko could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Shpati Gallo made a huge save. Horacio Ibar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bertian Palla in the 56th minute of the match. Horacio Ibar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bertian Palla in the 58th minute of play. Ruben Dubardo hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. In the 61st minute, Aldo Janku hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Indrit Surroi 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. In the 81stth minute of the game Aristides Federigo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Mali i Thatë FC's Shpati Gallo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Aristides Federigo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 83rdth minute, Shpati Gallo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 93rd minute, Ruben Dubardo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. During the 94th minute of the match Aristides Federigo completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Aristides Federigo a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Aristides Federigo kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. The supporters of C.A Vientos Huracanados booed when Mali i Thatë FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Indrit Surroi didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. C.A Vientos Huracanados walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.