Prized/Friendly Cup

ADEM JASHARI
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) A.K.Sh Albania's Mandi Oca 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. A.K.Sh Albania were awarded a corner in the 4th minute after K.F TIRANA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Aleksander Naskrent took the corner. Luciano Trigo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Branden Shelton read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. Bernardinho Guerra fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Branden Shelton having to interfere. Nertil Ramos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Alesandro Nesta kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. In the 18th minute, Mandi Oca 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. After 20 played minutes K.F TIRANA got a freekick which was hit by Marsel Spaha. Mandi Oca could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Branden Shelton made a huge save. After 21 played minutes Mandi Oca rounded K.F TIRANA's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. With a little luck, K.F TIRANA's Branden Shelton got control of the ball when Mandi Oca tried to sneak it across the goal line. Luciano Trigo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Luciano Trigo came free with the goalkeeper in the 32nd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Branden Shelton could save by the left post. Maximino Berto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Paco Cano in the 33rd minute of the match. 41 minutes into the game, Zaimin Dibrani recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Branden Shelton. Zaimin Dibrani showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. A collision led to A.K.Sh Albania getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Luciano Trigo hit a great ball. Luciano Trigo kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cristoforo De Luca made a kick off. Maximino Berto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristoforo De Luca, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 55 minutes into the match, A.K.Sh Albania's Luciano Trigo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Branden Shelton narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Maximino Berto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristoforo De Luca, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. The supporters of K.F TIRANA booed when A.K.Sh Albania was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Barnaba Pietras didn't get a good kick on the ball. A.K.Sh Albania made a substitution. Marcin Mruk replaced Nertil Ramos. A collision led to A.K.Sh Albania getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Barnaba Pietras hit a great ball. In the 70th minute, Jorald Lazaj hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Maximino Berto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vegard Helmersen in the 72nd minute of the match. 74 minutes into the game, A.K.Sh Albania's Luciano Trigo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Branden Shelton made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-0. With an all-out effort, K.F TIRANA's Maximino Berto threw himself towards the right post 77 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Cristoforo De Luca, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. A.K.Sh Albania's Maximino Berto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristoforo De Luca in the 79th minute of play. A.K.Sh Albania's Zaimin Dibrani got a good chance for a goal in the 81st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A.K.Sh Albania made a substitution. Zhani Laska replaced Alesandro Nesta. 84 minutes into the match, A.K.Sh Albania's goalkeeper Maximino Berto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Paco Cano. Branden Shelton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Barnaba Pietras in the 87th minute of play. Mandi Oca struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Branden Shelton didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for A.K.Sh Albania. After a defensive mix-up in K.F TIRANA's zone, Luciano Trigo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Branden Shelton came out of the goal and Luciano Trigo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Maximino Berto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paco Cano in the 96th minute of play. A.K.Sh Albania's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.