U18 League

Mesillot Stadium
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The supporters of LOS BLANCOS booed when Maccabi Netanya was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mati Adamski didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Mahmut Llakmani's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Josh Ben-Ari was relentless in the 4th minute of the game. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Mahmut Llakmani managed to get in a good position for a shot. LOS BLANCOS's supporters rose to their feet, but Mahmut Llakmani was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Josh Ben-Ari breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mahmut Llakmani in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Josh Ben-Ari saved Maccabi Netanya from getting behind. Mahmut Llakmani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Valentin Muka during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Edi Hasani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raz Factor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 14th minute, Faton Gjoza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 19 minutes into the game, LOS BLANCOS's Mahmut Llakmani nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Josh Ben-Ari made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 25th match minute, LOS BLANCOS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bekim Hamdiu to maneuver through the defense. When LOS BLANCOS's Mahmut Llakmani in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Maccabi Netanya's goalie prevented a goal. In the 31st match minute, LOS BLANCOS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valentin Muka to maneuver through the defense. When LOS BLANCOS's Mahmut Llakmani in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Maccabi Netanya's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to LOS BLANCOS getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Petraq Papa hit a great ball. Simeon Zibak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edi Hasani having to interfere. Raz Factor sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After the first half LOS BLANCOS were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Mati Adamski stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, Maccabi Netanya's Josh Ben-Ari got control of the ball when Petraq Papa tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, LOS BLANCOS's Aulin Përbindeshi got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Baki Zhobro struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Josh Ben-Ari didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LOS BLANCOS. A collision led to Maccabi Netanya getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Elyakim Cheulkar hit a great ball. Binyamin Noam kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Maccabi Netanya's zone, Mahmut Llakmani stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Josh Ben-Ari came out of the goal and Mahmut Llakmani tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 73 minutes into the match, Maccabi Netanya's goal looked a bit too open when Valentin Muka came free, but Josh Ben-Ari reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 78th minute, Valentin Muka hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Raz Factor had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 84th minute of the match, Mahmut Llakmani tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Josh Ben-Ari saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Baki Zhobro got free with Josh Ben-Ari in the 93rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Aulin Përbindeshi kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. LOS BLANCOS played a much better game than Maccabi Netanya and deserved their victory. The Maccabi Netanya players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.