U18 World League

Kushovë
Spectators: 7441 (Terracing: 5582, Seating: 1711, VIP seats: 148) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ardit Roçi took the kick off in the first half of the match. Måns Offendahl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ardit Roçi in the 3rd minute of the match. Polonia Division's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Ardit Roçi in the 6th minute. Polonia Division's Sulejman Kyçyku played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niclas Svensson in the 12th minute of play. Sulejman Kyçyku stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Niclas Svensson's shot from short distance in the 12th minute. In the 13th match minute, Freedom 2024 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valter Wallander to maneuver through the defense. Freedom 2024's Måns Offendahl played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Veton Cane in the 15th minute of play. 16 minutes into the match, Ardit Roçi dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Måns Offendahl, 1-0. After a rather tough play, Polonia Division's Vionis Zylali got a free kick in the 20th minute. Sulejman Kyçyku took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niclas Svensson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Freedom 2024's Alfred Vallgren got a free kick in the 23rd minute. Ardit Roçi took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Måns Offendahl. Måns Offendahl dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Sulejman Kyçyku took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niclas Svensson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sulejman Kyçyku showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Niclas Svensson, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Vionis Zylali kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Fredric Bokelund received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Sulejman Kyçyku tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match had gone on for 47 minutes, Niclas Svensson put it in 2-1 from a short distance just to the right of Sulejman Kyçyku. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Måns Offendahl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ardit Roçi in the 57th minute of the match. Niclas Svensson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Sulejman Kyçyku tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 62nd match minute, Polonia Division was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ardit Roçi to maneuver through the defense. 64 minutes into the game, Niclas Svensson recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sulejman Kyçyku. Niclas Svensson showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-2. In the 66th minute, Mårten Olofsson hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Vionis Zylali had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Måns Offendahl made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ardit Roçi in the 70th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Niclas Svensson in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sulejman Kyçyku saved Polonia Division from getting behind. The crowd rose to their feet as Freedom 2024's Niclas Svensson slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Sulejman Kyçyku. That made the score 2-3 after 75 minutes of play. In the 78th minute Ardit Roçi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Måns Offendahl saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Niclas Svensson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fredric Bokelund received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Sulejman Kyçyku tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Freedom 2024's Olov Rosendahl suffered a sore thigh after 88 minutes and couldn't finish the game. 88 minutes into the game, Vionis Zylali was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Polonia Division's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Freedom 2024 the free kick. Vionis Zylali kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. Kostaq Mati kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Måns Offendahl took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ardit Roçi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ardit Roçi in the 96th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Måns Offendahl prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 98 played minutes, Polonia Division's Guri Nallbani shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Måns Offendahl 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 Polonia Division reached it. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Freedom 2024 eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.