U18 World League

San Giorgio
Spectators: 7550 (Terracing: 5664, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Fabio Rapa made the kick off which started today's match. After 2 played minutes Meerkats FC got a freekick which was hit by Fabio Rapa. If Carmine Alati had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Carmine Alati sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. forsal FC's Augusto Massa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabio Rapa in the 10th minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, Meerkats FC's goal looked a bit too open when Carmine Alati came free, but William Troisi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Timothy De Battista hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Meerkats FC's zone, Bianco Caroselli stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. William Troisi came out of the goal and Bianco Caroselli tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 16 played minutes Meerkats FC got a freekick which was hit by James Portanier. When the match clock showed 22 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Bianco Caroselli sped through Meerkats FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of William Troisi. Alfredo Rizzo hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. Meerkats FC's William Troisi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save Meerkats FC from getting a goal against them. Carmine Alati kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Alfredo Rizzo charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alfredo Rizzo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 40 played minutes forsal FC got a freekick which was hit by Alfredo Rizzo. William Troisi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bianco Caroselli in the 43rd minute. William Troisi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carmine Alati, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. William Troisi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carmine Alati in the 47th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Augusto Massa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fabio Rapa's shot from short distance in the 51st minute. William Troisi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carmine Alati, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 55 played minutes Meerkats FC got a freekick which was hit by Timothy De Battista. William Troisi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bianco Caroselli in the 56th minute of play. William Troisi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bianco Caroselli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Augusto Massa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Antoine Miggiani in the 60th minute. William Troisi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bianco Caroselli in the 62nd minute of the match. With a little luck, forsal FC's Augusto Massa got control of the ball when Antoine Miggiani tried to sneak it across the goal line. William Troisi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bianco Caroselli in the 66th minute of play. Ernesto Cantagallo's late challenge caught a Meerkats FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ernesto Cantagallo helped the player get up and apologised. 69 minutes into the match, Meerkats FC's Stephen Bonnici sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Augusto Massa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The supporters of Meerkats FC booed when forsal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfredo Rizzo didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Antoine Miggiani got free with Augusto Massa in the 77th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 83 minutes into the match, forsal FC's Alfredo Rizzo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that William Troisi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 85th minute the ball was on its way in behind Meerkats FC's goalkeeper William Troisi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 86 minutes into the game, Arthur Teuma was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Meerkats FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave forsal FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Meerkats FC's Arthur Teuma got a free kick in the 86th minute. 91 minutes into the match, forsal FC's Carmine Alati sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that William Troisi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 92nd match minute, forsal FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bianco Caroselli to maneuver through the defense. If Fabio Rapa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.