U23 World League

Marconi Arena
Spectators: 7687 (Terracing: 5766, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) Yuri Loureiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Carmine Di Mascio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 14th minute Gonçalo Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alex Marzo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The MALZBIER fans' excitement grew in the 18th match minute when MALZBIER's Gonçalo Montenegro 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 21 played minutes Bar Marconi United got a freekick which was hit by Corrado Primavera. After 22 played minutes Bar Marconi United got a freekick which was hit by Carmine Di Mascio. In the 23rdth minute of the game Huang Yi Qian who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Bar Marconi United's Alex Marzo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Félix Mielle showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emiliano Grandis in the 27th minute of the match. After 38 played minutes Bar Marconi United got a freekick which was hit by Fulvio Gerola. Alex Marzo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Huang Yi Qian's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. The MALZBIER fans' excitement grew in the 46th match minute when MALZBIER's Huang Yi Qian 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 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. MALZBIER's Onurhan Aydoğan was substituted for Gonçalo Montenegro. MALZBIER's Tony Hoffmann was substituted for Edinho Arantes. The Bar Marconi United players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. MALZBIER were winning 0-3.

The wind increased when Huang Yi Qian made the kick off in the second half. Félix Mielle made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emiliano Grandis in the 57th minute of play. 58 minutes into the game, Huang Yi Qian cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-4. Alex Marzo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After having played for 60 minutes, Tony Hoffmann managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MALZBIER's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tony Hoffmann was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 61 played minutes Bar Marconi United got a freekick which was hit by Emiliano Grandis. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Onurhan Aydoğan managed to get in a good position for a shot. MALZBIER's supporters rose to their feet, but Onurhan Aydoğan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alex Marzo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When MALZBIER's Huang Yi Qian in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bar Marconi United's goalie prevented a goal. Alex Marzo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Huang Yi Qian, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 78th minute, MALZBIER's Huang Yi Qian ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Alex Marzo. Alex Marzo yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-5. 81 minutes into the match, Yuri Loureiro dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Alex Marzo, 0-6. If Tony Hoffmann had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Huang Yi Qian sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 97th match minute, Bar Marconi United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carmine Di Mascio to maneuver through the defense. Huang Yi Qian in the 98thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Alex Marzo, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The Bar Marconi United fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. MALZBIER were clearly better and deserved to take the win.