U23 World League

Palacio del Amor
Spectators: 7600 (Terracing: 5701, Seating: 1748, VIP seats: 151) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Maureo Magdalena made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of Halcon Sport 69 booed when Sporting Club Sicilia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bernardo Belardi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tabby Leceta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gianluca Scamacca in the 6th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Flavio Scrima in the 15th minute of play forced Halcon Sport 69's goalkeeper Tabby Leceta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maureo Magdalena struck a weak shot in the 16th minute. Edoardo Allemandi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Halcon Sport 69. The audience thought a goal was coming when Maureo Magdalena got free with Edoardo Allemandi in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Tabby Leceta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuele Danza in the 19th minute of the match. Edoardo Allemandi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maureo Magdalena, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bernardo Belardi during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Halcon Sport 69 booed when Sporting Club Sicilia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 26 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bernardo Belardi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Maureo Magdalena recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 31 played minutes Halcon Sport 69 got a freekick which was hit by Jeremy Montero. In the 34th minute, Maureo Magdalena left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Halcon Sport 69 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Halcon Sport 69's Tabby Leceta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Beppe De Tommasi in the 37th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Gianluca Scamacca made the kick off in the second half. Tabby Leceta made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Beppe De Tommasi sent off a good shot on target. In the 53rdth minute of the game Maureo Magdalena who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Sporting Club Sicilia's Edoardo Allemandi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 60 minutes into the match, Halcon Sport 69's goal looked a bit too open when Beppe De Tommasi came free, but Tabby Leceta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Sporting Club Sicilia getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Flavio Scrima hit a great ball. Jeremy Montero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Edoardo Allemandi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tabby Leceta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Beppe De Tommasi, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Tabby Leceta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emanuele Danza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 90th minute, Sporting Club Sicilia's Beppe De Tommasi ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Tabby Leceta. Tabby Leceta yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-1. 94 minutes into the game, Bernardo Belardi threw the ball into play from the sideline. Halcon Sport 69's Cresitobalo Gibaja quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After 94 minutes of play, Halcon Sport 69's Maureo Magdalena made it 3-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Edoardo Allemandi was left in no man's land by his defense there! Sporting Club Sicilia's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.