U23 World League

Parque Antarctica
Spectators: 7534 (Terracing: 5652, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) Tostão Domingues made the kick off and thus started the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 2nd minute, İslam Keşif managed to get in a good position for a shot. AlbaStars FC's supporters rose to their feet, but İslam Keşif was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tony Mineiro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Tostão Domingues's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bledi Kyçyku read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. When Tostão Domingues came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the S.E. Pindorama Eagles 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 Tostão Domingues couldn't finish the play. José Carlos Freire hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. With a little luck, AlbaStars FC's Bledi Kyçyku got control of the ball when Tostão Domingues tried to sneak it across the goal line. When AlbaStars FC's İslam Keşif in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye S.E. Pindorama Eagles's goalie prevented a goal. Tony Mineiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lorian Dragoti, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. 17 minutes into the match, AlbaStars FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tostão Domingues came free, but Bledi Kyçyku reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fitim Tasili in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tony Mineiro saved S.E. Pindorama Eagles from getting behind. Tony Mineiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fitim Tasili, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 28 minutes into the match, S.E. Pindorama Eagles's goal looked a bit too open when Pavli Dibrani came free, but Tony Mineiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 30 minutes, Fitim Tasili made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. S.E. Pindorama Eagles's Tony Mineiro tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. AlbaStars FC were awarded a corner in the 35th minute after S.E. Pindorama Eagles's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Fitim Tasili took the corner. After 38 minutes, Valdi Marte mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the S.E. Pindorama Eagles and the AlbaStars FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of AlbaStars FC booed when S.E. Pindorama Eagles was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valdi Marte didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 41st minute, Zé Rafael hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind S.E. Pindorama Eagles's goalkeeper Tony Mineiro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Zé Rafael kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Lisian Curri stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Jean Cerezo hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Anselmo Castro charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anselmo Castro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 63 minutes into the match, S.E. Pindorama Eagles's goal looked a bit too open when Lorian Dragoti came free, but Tony Mineiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the last second Tony Mineiro throw himself and got hold of the ball when Lorian Dragoti in the 63rdth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. With a little luck, S.E. Pindorama Eagles's Tony Mineiro got control of the ball when Lisian Curri tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 68 minutes S.E. Pindorama Eagles's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was İslam Keşif who took care of the corner kick. AlbaStars FC's İslam Keşif was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Tony Mineiro in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Tostão Domingues struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Bledi Kyçyku didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for S.E. Pindorama Eagles. 78 minutes into the match, S.E. Pindorama Eagles's goalkeeper Tony Mineiro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by İslam Keşif. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lisian Curri got free with Tony Mineiro in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Tony Mineiro made a fantastic save in the 88th minute, when Lisian Curri sent off a good shot on target. Marcus Alagoano hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Bledi Kyçyku took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tostão Domingues, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched AlbaStars FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.