U23 World League

LIQENI POGRADECIT
Spectators: 7561 (Terracing: 5672, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 151) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Bebeto de Godoi got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd minute, Enjel Naço hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. POGRADECARI FK's Jerzy Ranowiecki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel da Silva in the 9th minute of play. ALMA GUERREIRA's Vânderson Severo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 10th minute of the match, managed to save ALMA GUERREIRA from getting a goal against them. With 15 minutes on the clock, Enjel Naço commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Ulisses Vinhas placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! 22 minutes into the match, Joel da Silva notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of POGRADECARI FK's Jerzy Ranowiecki. Jerzy Ranowiecki was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Nezhdet Kadare's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Vânderson Severo firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 27th match minute, ALMA GUERREIRA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tião Marinho to maneuver through the defense. 32 minutes into the game, Genílson Alvarenga was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ALMA GUERREIRA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave POGRADECARI FK the free kick. After 32 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for ALMA GUERREIRA! In the 33rd minute there was a penalty for POGRADECARI FK. Saimir Ramadani stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Vânderson Severo. 1-1. Jerzy Ranowiecki showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Murilo Barros, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. The supporters of ALMA GUERREIRA booed when POGRADECARI FK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Orges Belica didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Nezhdet Kadare to make the kick off. When Visi Kokoneshi fell near the penalty area in the 60th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored POGRADECARI FK's protests and gave Visi Kokoneshi a yellow card for diving instead. After 60 played minutes POGRADECARI FK got a freekick which was hit by Visi Kokoneshi. In the 62nd minute, Bebeto de Godoi 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. Vânderson Severo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Latif Rugova, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, POGRADECARI FK's Latif Rugova got a free kick in the 80th minute. Jerzy Ranowiecki showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bebeto de Godoi, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Jerzy Ranowiecki made an important save on a dangerous shot by Bebeto de Godoi in the 86th minute. After having played for 89 minutes, Latif Rugova managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. POGRADECARI FK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Latif Rugova was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jerzy Ranowiecki made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel da Silva in the 91st minute of play. Nezhdet Kadare sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.