U23 World League

Mali T Stadium
Spectators: 7543 (Terracing: 5659, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Eneid Ilo got the match started through his kick off. Demirel Arbnori kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Mali i Thatë FC's goal looked a bit too open when Severino Hanot came free, but Drini Kapaj reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eneid Ilo's late challenge caught a Black Sky FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eneid Ilo helped the player get up and apologised. Eneid Ilo kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. In the 6th minute of the match Laureano Tavio sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Drini Kapaj skillfully saved the ball. Drini Kapaj made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Severino Hanot in the 7th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Mali i Thatë FC's Pajtim Tepelena got a free kick in the 10th minute. After 11 played minutes Mali i Thatë FC got a freekick which was hit by Demirel Arbnori. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Angelino Santana in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Drini Kapaj prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Severino Hanot had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 19 played minutes Mali i Thatë FC got a freekick which was hit by Aldo Peshkatari. Angelino Santana took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Drini Kapaj. Drini Kapaj dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Zeledon Ramone showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Meleq Tare in the 29th minute of the match. When Black Sky FC's Severino Hanot in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Mali i Thatë FC's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Mali i Thatë FC getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Demirel Arbnori hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Meleq Tare got free with Zeledon Ramone in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Zeledon Ramone showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eneid Ilo in the 37th minute of the match. 38 minutes into the match, Black Sky FC's Severino Hanot sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Drini Kapaj narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The Black Sky FC fans' excitement grew in the 41st match minute when Black Sky FC's Severino Hanot looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Zeledon Ramone came out of the goal in the 46th minute to try and stop a shot by Mali i Thatë FC's Lirim Osja. But to his dismay, Lirim Osja quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Severino Hanot made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Mali i Thatë FC's goalkeeper Drini Kapaj had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Angelino Santana. Drini Kapaj showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Baltasar Telesforo, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. After a rather tough play, Mali i Thatë FC's Aldo Peshkatari got a free kick in the 57th minute. 60 minutes into the match, Mali i Thatë FC's goalkeeper Drini Kapaj had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Angelino Santana. 60 minutes into the game, Angelino Santana recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Drini Kapaj. Angelino Santana showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. An unexpectedly hard shot by Severino Hanot in the 65th minute of play forced Mali i Thatë FC's goalkeeper Drini Kapaj to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Black Sky FC's Justino Argina got a free kick in the 67th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lirim Osja in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zeledon Ramone prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Zeledon Ramone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Meleq Tare, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zeledon Ramone showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lirim Osja, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Severino Hanot in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Drini Kapaj saved Mali i Thatë FC from getting behind. When Angelino Santana came up free with the goalie in the 85th minute, the Black Sky FC 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 Angelino Santana couldn't finish the play. Zihni Dervishi hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. After recieving a nice pass, Black Sky FC's Jonas Rius tried to score from far away in the 93rd minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Black Sky FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.