U21 World League

Colosseum
Spectators: 7540 (Terracing: 5739, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 42) Beppe Rivera made the kick off and thus started the match. Kuzman Dobrovski struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Aurelio Epifani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SvE United. 6 minutes into the match, SvE United's goalkeeper Dimo Igov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bianco Carozza. When Nikolay Levenski fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SvE United's protests and gave Nikolay Levenski a yellow card for diving instead. Gladiator FC's Ernesto Furino was substituted for Amedeo Orlandi. After 10 played minutes SvE United got a freekick which was hit by Nikolay Levenski. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aldo Ubriaco got free with Dimo Igov in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Aldo Ubriaco could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Dimo Igov made a huge save. The audience was convinced that Beppe Rivera's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dimo Igov was relentless in the 25th minute of the game. SvE United's Dimo Igov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 27th minute of the match, managed to save SvE United from getting a goal against them. Beppe Rivera received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Dimo Igov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ferruccio Rinaldi kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Dimo Igov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Beppe Rivera, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Amos Iacomini charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Amos Iacomini the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 42nd match minute, Gladiator FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amos Iacomini to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Gladiator FC's zone, Kuzman Dobrovski stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aurelio Epifani came out of the goal and Kuzman Dobrovski tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

In the 55th minute, Aldo Ubriaco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Gladiator FC booed when SvE United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Biser Halvadzhiyski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ferruccio Rinaldi took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 57th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Dimo Igov. SvE United's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Beppe Rivera took the ball and in the 60 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dimo Igov. Dimo Igov dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Dimo Igov came out of the goal in the 68th minute to try and stop a shot by Gladiator FC's Beppe Rivera. But to his dismay, Beppe Rivera quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. In the 70th match minute, SvE United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nikolay Levenski to maneuver through the defense. Dimo Igov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bianco Carozza, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Nikolay Levenski got his second yellow card in the match during the 72nd minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Nikolay Levenski hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. SvE United's Dimo Igov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Beppe Rivera in the 74th minute of play. Dimo Igov came out of the goal in the 79th minute to try and stop a shot by Gladiator FC's Beppe Rivera. But to his dismay, Beppe Rivera quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Beppe Rivera in the 89th minute of play forced SvE United's goalkeeper Dimo Igov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Boncho Uvakov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 96 minutes into the match, SvE United's goal looked a bit too open when Aldo Ubriaco came free, but Dimo Igov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gladiator FC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.