U18 World League

Qemal Stafa
Spectators: 7520 (Terracing: 5641, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) Mandrake fc's Nesor De Pedro 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. After a rather tough play, Mandrake fc's Roger Griego got a free kick in the 7th minute. 10 minutes into the match, Mandrake fc's goal looked a bit too open when Klevis Muka came free, but Cucao Coira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Mandrake fc booed when K.F TIRANA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Halid Zade didn't get a good kick on the ball. Xavian Quintero's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Erzen Sadikllari read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. Xavian Quintero hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, K.F TIRANA's Klevis Muka got a free kick in the 23rd minute. When Mandrake fc's Nesor De Pedro in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye K.F TIRANA's goalie prevented a goal. In the 28th minute, Xavian Quintero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Mandrake fc's Nesor De Pedro in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye K.F TIRANA's goalie prevented a goal. Nesor De Pedro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nesor De Pedro in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Erzen Sadikllari saved K.F TIRANA from getting behind. 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 Jashar Pogradecari made the kick off in the second half. Nesor De Pedros short, quick shot in the 51stth minute got Erzen Sadikllari to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Erzen Sadikllari was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Roger Griego showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 52 minute of play. In the 58th minute, Nesor De Pedro 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. 61 minutes into the match, K.F TIRANA's goalkeeper Erzen Sadikllari had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nesor De Pedro. Kozma Kurti hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. In the 66thth minute of the game Nesor De Pedro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but K.F TIRANA's Erzen Sadikllari was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Mandrake fc's Nesor De Pedro got a free kick in the 68th minute. Nesor De Pedro in the 70thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Erzen Sadikllari, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Nesor De Pedro who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 73rdth minute tested the skills of Erzen Sadikllari when he managed to save the team from getting behind. A hard shot 75 in the game by Nesor De Pedro from a close distance when the talented Erzen Sadikllari managed to make a qualified save. K.F TIRANA's players were relieved. Blasi Morera received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Erzen Sadikllari tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Blasi Morera managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mandrake fc's supporters rose to their feet, but Blasi Morera was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Erzen Sadikllari breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 83rd match minute, K.F TIRANA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Merlon Jusufi to maneuver through the defense. Nesor De Pedro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in K.F TIRANA's zone, Xavian Quintero stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Erzen Sadikllari came out of the goal and Xavian Quintero tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Vionis Spahiu scored 1-1 in the 92nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Cucao Coira, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.