World League

Mali T Stadium
Spectators: 7503 (Terracing: 5628, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when José Pedro Cardozo kicked off to start the match. Hacı Ali Tercan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 2nd minute of the match, but Helmut Alabor made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ismaele Santo Strub in the 5th minute of play forced Mali i Thatë FC's goalkeeper Drini Kapaj to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The corner led FC Triesenberg's Antonio Jauch to fire away a dangerous shot which Drini Kapaj despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 8th minute of the match, Norbert Chwalkiewicz tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Helmut Alabor saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 9th match minute, Mali i Thatë FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aldo Peshkatari to maneuver through the defense. Antonio Jauch struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Drini Kapaj didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Triesenberg. In the 12th minute, Norbert Chwalkiewicz left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mali i Thatë FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. FC Triesenberg's Helmut Alabor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erando Gacaferi in the 18th minute of play. The Mali i Thatë FC fans' excitement grew in the 21st match minute when Mali i Thatë FC's Hacı Ali Tercan looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Markus Nef kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. In the 25th minute of the match Norbert Chwalkiewicz sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Helmut Alabor skillfully saved the ball. Fabrice Verin charged in rather forcefully in the 31st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fabrice Verin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 33 minutes into the game, Thorsten Nägele cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Drini Kapaj was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Benjamin Fischer charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Benjamin Fischer the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Benjamin Fischer kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Helmut Alabor was out of position in the 44 minute of play, and Hacı Ali Tercan capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Hacı Ali Tercan really showed his touch with that goal: 3-1. 47 minutes into the game, one of FC Triesenberg:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Helmut Alabor had in the 49thth minute some difficulties stopping Norbert Chwalkiewicz's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Norbert Chwalkiewicz took the ball and in the 49 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Helmut Alabor. Helmut Alabor dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-1. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 4-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Sandro Andersen was the one to do the kick off. Mali i Thatë FC's Drini Kapaj played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sandro Andersen in the 57th minute of play. Mali i Thatë FC's Norbert Chwalkiewicz got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Helmut Alabor took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vlash Xhaferri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Benjamin Fischer kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by José Pedro Cardozo in the 61st minute of play forced FC Triesenberg's goalkeeper Helmut Alabor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 62 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Triesenberg's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Norbert Chwalkiewicz was slow to take the kick. During this time Mali i Thatë FC's players had a chance to rest. 65 minutes into the game, José Pedro Cardozo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 6-1. Helmut Alabor was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some careless play in the FC Triesenberg defense, José Pedro Cardozo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Helmut Alabor. The FC Triesenberg fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Helmut Alabor should have stopped the shot. After a defensive mix-up in FC Triesenberg's zone, José Pedro Cardozo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Helmut Alabor came out of the goal and José Pedro Cardozo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Mali i Thatë FC getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Vlash Xhaferri hit a great ball. Drini Kapaj was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Laurin Schlegel. A collision led to FC Triesenberg getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Ismaele Santo Strub hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Norbert Chwalkiewicz in the 89th minute of play forced FC Triesenberg's goalkeeper Helmut Alabor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Helmut Alabor made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Pedro Cardozo in the 90th minute of play. Helmut Alabor made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Pedro Cardozo in the 95th minute of play.