U18 World League

Dnipro-Arena
Spectators: 7496 (Terracing: 5623, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Emiliano Di Filippo started the match with the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ivan Lysytsjkyi got free with Flavio Fallito in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 7 minutes into the match, FC Vershina ESPN's Ivan Lysytsjkyi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Flavio Fallito narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emiliano Di Filippo in the 11th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Artem Gordya saved FC Vershina ESPN from getting behind. FC Vershina ESPN's Ivan Lysytsjkyi got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Black Devil Napoli fans' excitement grew in the 19th match minute when Black Devil Napoli's Ermanno Natalucci looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 28 minutes into the match, FC Vershina ESPN's goal looked a bit too open when Emiliano Di Filippo came free, but Artem Gordya reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Ivan Lysytsjkyi kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Flavio Fallito. That made the score 2-1 in the 29 minute of play. A collision led to FC Vershina ESPN getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Danylo Biloshapka hit a great ball. Fabiano Pio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Artem Gordya tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Black Devil Napoli booed when FC Vershina ESPN was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Volodymyr Beletskyi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emiliano Di Filippo in the 44th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Artem Gordya prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Flavio Fallito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Lysytsjkyi, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ivan Lysytsjkyi was the one to do the kick off. Danylo Biloshapka took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 52nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Flavio Fallito. Black Devil Napoli's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Carlo Troilo charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Carlo Troilo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 54th match minute, Black Devil Napoli was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlo Troilo to maneuver through the defense. If Ivan Lysytsjkyi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in FC Vershina ESPN's zone, Emiliano Di Filippo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Artem Gordya came out of the goal and Emiliano Di Filippo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Artem Gordya made an important save on a dangerous shot by Emiliano Di Filippo in the 66th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ivan Lysytsjkyi in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Flavio Fallito saved Black Devil Napoli from getting behind. 74 minutes into the match, FC Vershina ESPN's goalkeeper Artem Gordya had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Emiliano Di Filippo. Black Devil Napoli's Fabiano Pio got a good chance for a goal in the 81st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Emiliano Di Filippo during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Black Devil Napoli's Emiliano Di Filippo got a free kick in the 94th minute. When Ivan Lysytsjkyi came up free with the goalie in the 95th minute, the FC Vershina ESPN 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 Ivan Lysytsjkyi couldn't finish the play. Ivan Lysytsjkyi charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ivan Lysytsjkyi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 95 played minutes FC Vershina ESPN got a freekick which was hit by Ivan Lysytsjkyi.