U23 World League

Baobab Stadium
Spectators: 7683 (Terracing: 5763, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Claudio Lenci kicked off to start the match. Old BaoBaB Accademy's Dino Losito played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Herbert Olev in the 3rd minute of play. With an all-out effort, Old BaoBaB Accademy's Juss Kangro threw himself towards the right post 4 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Carlo Donati, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 9 minutes into the match, Carlo Donati notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Jk Tammeka 90's Juss Kangro. Juss Kangro was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a little luck, Jk Tammeka 90's Juss Kangro got control of the ball when Claudio Lenci tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 13th minute of the match, Carlo Donati tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Juss Kangro saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Through an outstanding action, after 15 minutes, Juss Kangro successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. If Claudio Lenci had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Jk Tammeka 90's Juss Kangro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to save Jk Tammeka 90 from getting a goal against them. Claudio Lenci fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Juss Kangro having to interfere. 22 minutes into the match, Old BaoBaB Accademy's goal looked a bit too open when Raido Võsomägi came free, but Dino Losito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Old BaoBaB Accademy's Carlo Donati got a free kick in the 29th minute. When Old BaoBaB Accademy's Carlo Donati in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jk Tammeka 90's goalie prevented a goal. Juss Kangro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carlo Donati in the 37th minute. 40 minutes into the match, Jk Tammeka 90's goal looked a bit too open when Carlo Donati came free, but Juss Kangro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Camillo Petrocchi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 47th match minute, Old BaoBaB Accademy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arrigo Tesone to maneuver through the defense. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Raido Võsomägi was the one to do the kick off. In the 51stth minute of the game Claudio Lenci who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Jk Tammeka 90's Juss Kangro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Jk Tammeka 90 booed when Old BaoBaB Accademy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Demetrio Baggio didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Old BaoBaB Accademy getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Carlo Donati hit a great ball. Heino Eluvee made in the 64th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Old BaoBaB Accademy's Camillo Petrocchi. Herbert Olev could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Dino Losito made a huge save. The corner ended in Daniele Rugani almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Jk Tammeka 90's Juss Kangro did a great save. 73 minutes had been played when some careless play by Jk Tammeka 90's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Arrigo Tesone was slow to take the kick. During this time Old BaoBaB Accademy's players had a chance to rest. A well-hit corner resulted in Carlo Donati heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Old BaoBaB Accademy's Claudio Lenci got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Carlo Donati came up free with the goalie in the 79th minute, the Old BaoBaB Accademy fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Carlo Donati couldn't finish the play. Alvaro Vittorio kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. After 94 played minutes Old BaoBaB Accademy got a freekick which was hit by Carlo Donati. An unexpected shot in the 97th minute by Raido Võsomägi got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Old BaoBaB Accademy's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.