U21 World League

Balli Kombëtar
Spectators: 7504 (Terracing: 5629, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) Sergio Txurio started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After some careless play in the KF Ballistet defense, Sergio Txurio kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fotaq Strakosha. The KF Ballistet fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fotaq Strakosha should have stopped the shot. KF Ballistet's Fotaq Strakosha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sergio Txurio in the 6th minute of play. Aaron Dimas took the ball and in the 8 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Fotaq Strakosha. Fotaq Strakosha dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. A collision led to KF Ballistet getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Bardhyl Muka hit a great ball. 13 minutes into the match, KF Ballistet's goal looked a bit too open when Serafin Eskuin came free, but Fotaq Strakosha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fotaq Strakosha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alberto Etxekopar in the 17th minute of play. In the 20th minute, Agustin Nel left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The El ABUELO FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. Diego Hori took the ball and in the 24 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Fotaq Strakosha. Fotaq Strakosha dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-4. Perikli Thaçi lost his temper 28 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The supporters of El ABUELO FC booed when KF Ballistet was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Perikli Thaçi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fotaq Strakosha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Diego Hori in the 29th minute of play. A hard shot by Skifter Imeraj from long distance, 31 minutes into the match, got Marciano Lertxun's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Valentin Kula struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Marciano Lertxun didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for KF Ballistet. In the 36th minute, Bardhyl Muka hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alberto Etxekopar scored 0-5 in the 39th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Fotaq Strakosha, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Aaron Dimas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fotaq Strakosha having to interfere. Fotaq Strakosha came out of the goal in the 44th minute to try and stop a shot by El ABUELO FC's Sergio Txurio. But to his dismay, Sergio Txurio quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-6. After the first half El ABUELO FC were leading 0-6. 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 Çerçiz Topulli stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, KF Ballistet's goalkeeper Fotaq Strakosha had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Diego Hori. A hard shot 56 in the game by Sergio Txurio from a close distance when the talented Fotaq Strakosha managed to make a qualified save. KF Ballistet's players were relieved. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Valentin Kula managed to get in a good position for a shot. KF Ballistet's supporters rose to their feet, but Valentin Kula was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marciano Lertxun breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sergio Txurio in the 62ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Fotaq Strakosha, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Through an outstanding action, after 64 minutes, Fotaq Strakosha successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After 65 played minutes KF Ballistet got a freekick which was hit by Alfred Karapici. Alberto Etxekopar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Fotaq Strakosha made a huge save. Agustin Nel hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. In the 71st minute, Sergio Txurio ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Fotaq Strakosha was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-8. In the 74th minute, Agustin Nel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fotaq Strakosha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aaron Dimas in the 78th minute of play. Fotaq Strakosha made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sergio Txurio in the 79th minute. The supporters of KF Ballistet booed when El ABUELO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Octavio Argenis didn't get a good kick on the ball. 84 minutes into the match, Sergio Txurio notched a goal, 0-9, to the right of KF Ballistet's Fotaq Strakosha. Fotaq Strakosha was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Fotaq Strakosha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alberto Etxekopar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 90 played minutes El ABUELO FC got a freekick which was hit by Flaco Schiavi. In the 91st minute, Guximtar Kita made a precise shot to the right of Marciano Lertxun. El ABUELO FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-9. The El ABUELO FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.