U21 World League

Sconvols Arena
Spectators: 7469 (Terracing: 5603, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Israel Odilon kicked off to start the match. After a rather tough play, Sconvols United's Biagio Tarantini got a free kick in the 7th minute. Biagio Tarantini received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Severino Barros tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 14th match minute, Palermo AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Israel Odilon to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet as Carmine Gagliano kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Severino Barros. That made the score 1-0 in the 17 minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Biagio Tarantini managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sconvols United's supporters rose to their feet, but Biagio Tarantini was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Severino Barros breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Carter Anelli was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 27 minutes had been played. After 28 played minutes Sconvols United got a freekick which was hit by Carter Anelli. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Biagio Massaro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sconvols United's supporters rose to their feet, but Biagio Massaro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Severino Barros breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Sconvols United's Biagio Tarantini got a free kick in the 32nd minute. In the 41st minute, Octavio Frascuelo made a precise shot to the right of Alfredo Scafati. Sconvols United's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Carmine Gagliano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Severino Barros made a huge save. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Biagio Massaro stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Carmine Gagliano hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Godofredo Gabon got free with Alfredo Scafati in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Sconvols United's Biagio Massaro in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Palermo AFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 74th minute, Jun Misugi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sconvols United's Alfredo Scafati proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 75th minute of the match, managed to save Sconvols United from getting a goal against them. Alfredo Scafati took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Israel Odilon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Sconvols United getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Ciccio Stella hit a great ball. 96 minutes into the game, Biagio Tarantini was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sconvols United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Palermo AFC the free kick. In the 96th match minute, Sconvols United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Biagio Tarantini to maneuver through the defense. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.