U21 League

Gasba Arena
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Urbs LC's Lucio Mujesan started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When Valencia C.F.'s Florentin Gougeon in the 3rd minute got a chance for a shot 3rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Urbs LC's goalie prevented a goal. After taking down the ball on Valencia C.F.'s corner Florentin Gougeon fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Biagio Mascia quite easily take care of the ball. Andoni Zubizarreta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucio Mujesan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Biagio Mascia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Florentin Gougeon in the 8th minute of the match. Biagio Mascia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Florentin Gougeon in the 8th minute of the match. Urbs LC's Lucio Mujesan was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Andoni Zubizarreta in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Augusto Scutti fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Andoni Zubizarreta having to interfere. With his leg Andoni Zubizarreta managed to avoid a goal in the 18thth minute, when Urbs LC's Lucio Mujesan fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Andoni Zubizarreta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Augusto Scutti in the 19th minute of play. Andoni Zubizarreta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexander Miccio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Valencia C.F.'s Andoni Zubizarreta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucio Mujesan in the 28th minute of play. Florentin Gougeon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Florentin Gougeon in the 34th minute of play forced Urbs LC's goalkeeper Biagio Mascia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Andoni Zubizarreta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexander Miccio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 36 minutes, Jesús Vázquez mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Valencia C.F. and the Urbs LC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Jesús Vázquez kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. In the 38th minute, Florentin Gougeon made a precise shot to the right of Biagio Mascia. Urbs LC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 41st minute, Urbs LC's Alexander Miccio ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Andoni Zubizarreta. Andoni Zubizarreta yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Mário Kempes to make the kick off. Valencia C.F.'s Cristian Mosquera managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Cristoforo Tondi in the 51 minute of the game. Biagio Mascia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florentin Gougeon, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Cristoforo Tondi kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. In the 55th minute, Cristoforo Tondi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mário Kempes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Biagio Mascia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Andoni Zubizarreta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucio Mujesan in the 57th minute of play. When Mark Štrukelj fell near the penalty area in the 58th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Urbs LC's protests and gave Mark Štrukelj a yellow card for diving instead. Biagio Mascia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florentin Gougeon, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Lucio Mujesan scored 2-1 in the 63rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Andoni Zubizarreta, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Andoni Zubizarreta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexander Miccio in the 67th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fran Pérez in the 68th minute of play forced Urbs LC's goalkeeper Biagio Mascia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dino Polmone during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Urbs LC's Dino Polmone got a free kick in the 70th minute. After 77 played minutes Urbs LC got a freekick which was hit by Cristoforo Tondi. Biagio Mascia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mário Kempes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Biagio Mascia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Florentin Gougeon in the 80th minute of play. 83 minutes into the game, Fran Pérez cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Biagio Mascia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Urbs LC's Biagio Mascia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Florentin Gougeon in the 86th minute of play. Andoni Zubizarreta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Damiano Taraborrelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. The supporters of Urbs LC booed when Valencia C.F. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alex Hazell didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andoni Zubizarreta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Augusto Pennetta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Despite being the better team, Urbs LC failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.