U21 World League

Romolo Di Reto
Spectators: 7467 (Terracing: 5601, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gabriel Gedeon took the kick off in the first half of the match. Franco Albanesi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daniel Tischler in the 3rd minute of play. Gabriel Gedeon struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Franco Albanesi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Lions Levice. Gabriel Gedeon recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 11 played minutes FC Lions Levice got a freekick which was hit by Miroslav Olejár. In the 14th minute, Pavol Heršic hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 21st match minute, FC Lions Levice was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gabriel Gedeon to maneuver through the defense. Daniel Tischler scored 0-1 in the 24th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Franco Albanesi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Gabriel Gedeon kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. 30 minutes into the game, Daniel Tischler cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Franco Albanesi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Daniel Tischler scored 0-3 in the 35th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Franco Albanesi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Sao Brasola booed when FC Lions Levice was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emil Šrobár didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 43 minutes of play, FC Lions Levice's Daniel Tischler made it 0-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Franco Albanesi was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 46th play minutes Gabriel Gedeon shot 0-5, a short shot which went by Franco Albanesi and just under the crossbar into goal.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Davide Di Nunzio stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Franco Albanesi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Daniel Tischler in the 53rd minute. In the 55th minute of the match Stano Mariáš sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Franco Albanesi skillfully saved the ball. Daniel Tischler scored 0-6 in the 61st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Franco Albanesi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 69 minutes into the match, Sao Brasola's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriel Gedeon came free, but Franco Albanesi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gabriel Gedeon in the 70th minute of play forced Sao Brasola's goalkeeper Franco Albanesi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Sao Brasola getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Camillo Brunetta hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gabriel Gedeon in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Franco Albanesi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Franco Albanesi was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Daniel Tischler showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-8 in the 84 minute of play. After 87 minutes, Gabriel Gedeon made it 0-9 with a short kick to the right side. Sao Brasola's Franco Albanesi tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience was convinced that Gabriel Gedeon's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Franco Albanesi was relentless in the 95th minute of the game. The FC Lions Levice players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.