U21 World League

Palermo
Spectators: 7532 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Godofredo Gabon kicked off to start the match. Francesco Di Sante kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Elvio Olo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Palermo AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Elvio Olo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alfredo Scafati breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sconvols United's Alfredo Scafati played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anselmo Astudillo in the 6th minute of play. When Anselmo Astudillo got free in front of the goal in the 6th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Alfredo Scafati was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. If Anselmo Astudillo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sconvols United's Alfredo Scafati played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elvio Olo in the 24th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Sconvols United's Ennio Puce got a free kick in the 27th minute. Severino Barros made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Biagio Tarantini in the 33rd minute of play. Severino Barros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Biagio Tarantini, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. In the 44th minute, Francesco Di Sante hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 46th minute, Palermo AFC's Godofredo Gabon ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Alfredo Scafati. Alfredo Scafati yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Biagio Tarantini to strike the kick off in the second half. Alfredo Scafati showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elvio Olo, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Severino Barros made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Biagio Tarantini in the 62nd minute of play. After having played for 63 minutes, Anselmo Astudillo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Palermo AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Anselmo Astudillo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 66th minute, Anselmo Astudillo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Alfredo Scafati was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francesco Di Sante in the 70th minute of play forced Palermo AFC's goalkeeper Severino Barros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alfredo Scafati made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Godofredo Gabon in the 81st minute of play. 84 minutes into the game, Palermo AFC's Elvio Olo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alfredo Scafati made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-0. Francesco Di Sante's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Severino Barros firmly grabbed it by the left post. After a rather tough play, Palermo AFC's Elvio Olo got a free kick in the 91st minute. In the 94th minute, Ciccio Stella hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 95 minutes into the match, Sconvols United's goal looked a bit too open when Elvio Olo came free, but Alfredo Scafati reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. There was no doubt that Palermo AFC were the better team. Palermo AFC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.