U21 World League

Mali T Stadium
Spectators: 7728 (Terracing: 5797, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Meleq Tare started the match with the kick off. The supporters of Mali i Thatë FC booed when Martin Palermo F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damaso Donostia didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Eneid Ilo came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Mali i Thatë FC 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 Eneid Ilo couldn't finish the play. 10 minutes into the match, Martin Palermo F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Erald Bauta came free, but Martín Izquierdo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamin Izquierdo in the 11th 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. Benicio Izquierdo struck a weak shot in the 15th 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 Martin Palermo F.C.. Elion Fazliu kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. 17 minutes into the match, Mali i Thatë FC's goal looked a bit too open when Isaac Perrando came free, but Drini Kapaj reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Dario Cordarrol fell near the penalty area in the 29th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Martin Palermo F.C.'s protests and gave Dario Cordarrol a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Mali i Thatë FC booed when Martin Palermo F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dario Cordarrol didn't get a good kick on the ball. Baldomiro Quintin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Drini Kapaj having to interfere. After 32 played minutes Mali i Thatë FC got a freekick which was hit by Merlon Geri. When Benicio Izquierdo came up free with the goalie in the 32nd minute, the Martin Palermo F.C. 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 Benicio Izquierdo couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isaac Perrando in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Drini Kapaj prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Meleq Tare during the 35th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Meleq Tare hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. 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 Baldomiro Quintin in the 37th minute of play. 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 Isaac Perrando in the 39th minute of play. 41 minutes into the match, Mali i Thatë FC's goal looked a bit too open when Benicio Izquierdo came free, but Drini Kapaj reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 44th match minute, Mali i Thatë FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pjeter Prishtina to maneuver through the defense. Benjamin Izquierdo, 44 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Aldo Peshkatari sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

After a rather tough play, Mali i Thatë FC's Eneid Ilo got a free kick in the 54th minute. The supporters of Mali i Thatë FC booed when Martin Palermo F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Segundo Peyo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Martín Izquierdo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Meleq Tare, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. When Mali i Thatë FC's Meleq Tare in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Martin Palermo F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. In the 66th minute, Mali i Thatë FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Benicio Izquierdo fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Drini Kapaj showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benjamin Izquierdo in the 70th minute of the match. In the 71st minute, Rogelio Tauro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Drini Kapaj showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaac Perrando, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. In the 77th minute Eneid Ilo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martín Izquierdo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Martín Izquierdo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Meleq Tare, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. When Erald Bauta fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mali i Thatë FC's protests and gave Erald Bauta a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Martin Palermo F.C. booed when Mali i Thatë FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erald Bauta didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Mali i Thatë FC's Drini Kapaj got control of the ball when Isaac Perrando tried to sneak it across the goal line. Through an outstanding action, after 83 minutes, Drini Kapaj successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 84th minute of the match, Isaac Perrando tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Drini Kapaj saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Martin Palermo F.C. made a substitution. Celso Frutos replaced Benicio Izquierdo. Martín Izquierdo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aldo Peshkatari, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.