U23 World League

Estadio La Escuelita
Spectators: 7528 (Terracing: 5647, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) Rafael Cloyo made in the 4th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by K.F TIRANA's Mao Zhen Xing. After a defensive mix-up in Legacy Youth Academy's zone, Jorald Lazaj stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jeremias Marcones came out of the goal and Jorald Lazaj tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jorald Lazaj sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 13 minutes, Jeronimo Shepherd mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Legacy Youth Academy and the K.F TIRANA players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Legacy Youth Academy getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Jeronimo Shepherd hit a great ball. If Jorald Lazaj had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 22nd minute, Paco Cano left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The K.F TIRANA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Wilfredo Oliveiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Branden Shelton having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paco Cano in the 28th minute of play forced Legacy Youth Academy's goalkeeper Jeremias Marcones to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 29 minutes into the match, Legacy Youth Academy's goal looked a bit too open when Paco Cano came free, but Jeremias Marcones reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 34th minute, Jorald Lazaj made a precise shot to the right of Jeremias Marcones. Legacy Youth Academy's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. In the 37th minute Jorald Lazaj shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeremias Marcones saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Faustino Montez to strike the kick off in the second half. Branden Shelton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jaime Leguizamón, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 57th minute Paco Cano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeremias Marcones saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 57 played minutes Legacy Youth Academy got a freekick which was hit by Fabian Rosio. Jorald Lazaj kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Kozma Poci recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. K.F TIRANA's Branden Shelton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Faustino Montez in the 66th minute of play. A sloppy throw-in by Jeronimo Shepherd in the 73rd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by K.F TIRANA's Mao Zhen Xing. Fabian Rosio kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Legacy Youth Academy's Esteban Lluis got a free kick in the 79th minute. Jorald Lazaj blasted a shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jeremias Marcones having to make a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Paco Cano in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jeremias Marcones prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 82 played minutes Legacy Youth Academy got a freekick which was hit by Wilfredo Oliveiro. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Faustino Montez in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Branden Shelton saved K.F TIRANA from getting behind. Rafael Cloyo made in the 88th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by K.F TIRANA's Mao Zhen Xing. In the 91st match minute, K.F TIRANA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Avram Iorgulescu to maneuver through the defense. K.F TIRANA's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.