U18 World League

Eagles Arena
Spectators: 7523 (Terracing: 5643, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Tonin Hasa started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the match, LA COSA NOSTRA's goalkeeper Jacob Lameiras had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tonin Hasa. After 6 played minutes LA COSA NOSTRA got a freekick which was hit by Alcides Gama. Eagle FC's Lilo Gjondeda played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alcides Gama in the 9th minute of play. Isak Haklaj kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. Tonin Hasa's late challenge caught a LA COSA NOSTRA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tonin Hasa helped the player get up and apologised. Isak Haklaj kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. In the 33rd minute Alcides Gama shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lilo Gjondeda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jacob Lameiras made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ajaz Bushi in the 36th minute. In the 38th minute Evandro Azeredo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lilo Gjondeda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lilo Gjondeda made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alcides Gama in the 41st minute of play. Jacob Lameiras made a fantastic save in the 44th minute, when Nikolin Sukaj sent off a good shot on target. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Evandro Azeredo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Evandro Azeredo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lilo Gjondeda read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 53rd minute of play. Afonso Toscano charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Afonso Toscano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, LA COSA NOSTRA's Afonso Toscano got a free kick in the 54th minute. 58 minutes into the match, LA COSA NOSTRA's goal looked a bit too open when Llesh Kapllani came free, but Jacob Lameiras reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lilo Gjondeda stood somewhat misplaced when Evandro Azeredo came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 63 minute. In the 68th minute, Evandro Azeredo reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Lilo Gjondeda. The goal made the score 1-2. Jacob Lameiras showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Llesh Kapllani in the 72nd minute of the match. 78 minutes into the match, LA COSA NOSTRA's goal looked a bit too open when Nikolin Sukaj came free, but Jacob Lameiras reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to LA COSA NOSTRA getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Adérito Castro hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in LA COSA NOSTRA's zone, Tonin Hasa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jacob Lameiras came out of the goal and Tonin Hasa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 83 played minutes LA COSA NOSTRA got a freekick which was hit by Adérito Castro. 84 minutes into the game, Llesh Kapllani cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Jacob Lameiras was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Eagle FC players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.