U23 World League

Vudier Stadium
Spectators: 7533 (Terracing: 5651, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) Aurelio Di Lullo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Boris Nenkov, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. 12 minutes into the game, No Gravity FC's Christer Bivall nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aurelio Di Lullo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. After having played for 16 minutes, Christer Bivall managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. No Gravity FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Christer Bivall was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Valdieri's zone, Boris Nenkov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aurelio Di Lullo came out of the goal and Boris Nenkov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Christer Bivall fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aurelio Di Lullo having to interfere. Valdieri's Aurelio Di Lullo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christer Bivall in the 25th minute of play. After 26 played minutes Valdieri got a freekick which was hit by Elia Cicchini. In the 30th minute Christer Bivall shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aurelio Di Lullo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 31st minute No Gravity FC were awarded a corner. Erik Ström went to the cornerflag to take it. 33 minutes into the match, No Gravity FC's goalkeeper Agustín Brei had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Attilio Fortunato. A collision led to Valdieri getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Fulvio Bozzelli hit a great ball. When No Gravity FC's Christer Bivall in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Valdieri's goalie prevented a goal. 44 minutes into the match, Valdieri's goal looked a bit too open when Erik Ström came free, but Aurelio Di Lullo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Comunardo Amatori kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. After 48 played minutes Valdieri got a freekick which was hit by Comunardo Amatori. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zula Kasiewski was the one to do the kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Valdieri's goal looked a bit too open when Christer Bivall came free, but Aurelio Di Lullo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christer Bivall blasted a shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Aurelio Di Lullo having to make a save. Aurelio Di Lullo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christer Bivall, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 62 minutes into the game, Erik Ström recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Aurelio Di Lullo. Erik Ström showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-6. 65 minutes into the match, Valdieri's goal looked a bit too open when Erik Ström came free, but Aurelio Di Lullo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zula Kasiewski scored 0-7 in the 66th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Aurelio Di Lullo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. No Gravity FC's Wiboon Savage was substituted for Christer Klint. 74 minutes into the game, No Gravity FC's Zula Kasiewski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aurelio Di Lullo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-8. 80 minutes into the match, Zula Kasiewski had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Aurelio Di Lullo. Valdieri's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zula Kasiewski was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-9. 85 minutes into the game, Jupp Buhrmann lined in a short shot 0-10 behind a frustrated Aurelio Di Lullo. Erik Ström sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Through an outstanding action, after 89 minutes, Aurelio Di Lullo successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Zula Kasiewski who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 97thth minute tested the skills of Aurelio Di Lullo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. No Gravity FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.