Friendly League

Moco
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Izbi Gazi made the kick off which started today's match. When Hílton de Salles came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Moco SS 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 Hílton de Salles couldn't finish the play. In the 5th minute, Carlos Eduardo de Barros made a precise shot to the right of Limoz Bakalli. Puka SK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Nelsinho Machado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anton Thaçi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nelsinho Machado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Izbi Gazi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nelsinho Machado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anton Thaçi, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. 20 minutes into the game, Carlos Eduardo de Barros cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Limoz Bakalli was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 25 minutes into the game, Puka SK's Anton Thaçi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nelsinho Machado made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. 28 minutes into the match, Moco SS's goal looked a bit too open when Anton Thaçi came free, but Nelsinho Machado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 29 minutes of play, Puka SK's Mit`Hat Ismaili made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Nelsinho Machado was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a defensive mix-up in Moco SS's zone, Anton Thaçi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nelsinho Machado came out of the goal and Anton Thaçi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Izbi Gazi struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Nelsinho Machado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Puka SK. Nelsinho Machado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Izbi Gazi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Carlos Eduardo de Barros who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 43rdth minute tested the skills of Limoz Bakalli when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Anton Thaçi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 47th minute, Anton Thaçi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Puka SK fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. Disappointed in the 2-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Evandro Nogueira to make the kick off. The supporters of Moco SS booed when Puka SK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mexhit Diko didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 57th minute Izbi Gazi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nelsinho Machado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Evandro Nogueira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 64 minutes, Anton Thaçi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Puka SK and the Moco SS players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 64th minute, Anton Thaçi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 66th minute, Hílton de Salles got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When Evandro Nogueira came up free with the goalie in the 67th minute, the Moco SS 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 Evandro Nogueira couldn't finish the play. In the 69th minute Izbi Gazi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nelsinho Machado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Limoz Bakalli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Evandro Nogueira, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Moco SS's Nelsinho Machado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Izbi Gazi in the 72nd minute of play. Moco SS's Nelsinho Machado proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save Moco SS from getting a goal against them. Carlos Eduardo de Barros hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Puka SK's Izbi Gazi slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Nelsinho Machado. That made the score 2-4 after 90 minutes of play. In the 94th match minute, Puka SK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mit`Hat Ismaili to maneuver through the defense. 95 minutes into the game, Hamdi Ibrahimi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Puka SK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Moco SS the free kick. In the 95th match minute, Puka SK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hamdi Ibrahimi to maneuver through the defense. Izbi Gazi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The Puka SK players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.