U18 World League

ADEM JASHARI
Spectators: 7492 (Terracing: 5620, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Kolopetinitsa's Lambros Karpodinis 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. In the 2nd match minute, Kolopetinitsa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diogenis Kastras to maneuver through the defense. Mirel Çyfeku took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Konstantinos Kazantzis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 9 played minutes A.K.Sh Albania got a freekick which was hit by Fiori Myftiu. A.K.Sh Albania's Mirel Çyfeku played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Konstantinos Kazantzis in the 15th minute of play. 20 minutes into the game, Fation Bekollari was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. A.K.Sh Albania's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kolopetinitsa the free kick. The referee gave Kolopetinitsa a penalty, 21 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Lambros Karpodinis, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of A.K.Sh Albania's Mirel Çyfeku. 0-1. In a very dangerous position, a player in A.K.Sh Albania fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 24th minute. Penalty! The referee gave Kolopetinitsa a penalty, 26 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Lambros Karpodinis, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of A.K.Sh Albania's Mirel Çyfeku. 0-2. Mirel Çyfeku made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alkis Athanasiou in the 31st minute of play. Endrit Rusi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 32nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lambros Karpodinis in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mirel Çyfeku prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mirel Çyfeku showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lambros Karpodinis in the 39th minute of the match. Alkis Athanasiou received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Mirel Çyfeku tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fiori Myftiu kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Endrit Rusi made a kick off. After 51 played minutes A.K.Sh Albania got a freekick which was hit by Kliti Ujku. Lambros Karpodinis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Mirel Çyfeku tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to A.K.Sh Albania getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Arbnor Dabulla hit a great ball. In the 67th match minute, A.K.Sh Albania was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Endrit Rusi to maneuver through the defense. Konstantinos Kazantzis struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Mirel Çyfeku didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kolopetinitsa. Endrit Rusi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A.K.Sh Albania's Robert Bega got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 81 minutes into the game, one of Kolopetinitsa:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 82nd minute there was a penalty for A.K.Sh Albania. Rio Hysi stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Spyros Panagiotas. 1-2. Endrit Rusi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Spyros Panagiotas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Kolopetinitsa walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.