U23 World League

ARENA KOMBETARE
Spectators: 7459 (Terracing: 5595, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) Tsubasa Ozora scored 0-1 in the 3rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Fatbardh Hazgani, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 6th match minute, FK LIQENORET was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zaimin Gjoza to maneuver through the defense. In the 8th minute, Tsubasa Ozora left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The VILLARREAL UNITED fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Isidoro Mangas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mustafa Dabulla in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pedro Benítez prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tsubasa Ozora in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fatbardh Hazgani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. VILLARREAL UNITED were awarded a corner in the 21th minute after FK LIQENORET's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tsubasa Ozora took the corner. Zaimin Gjoza lost his temper 22 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. The referee gave VILLARREAL UNITED a penalty, 24 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Tsubasa Ozora, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of FK LIQENORET's Fatbardh Hazgani. 1-3. After 40 minutes, Isidoro Mangas made it 1-5 with a short kick to the right side. FK LIQENORET's Fatbardh Hazgani tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 45 minutes into the match, FK LIQENORET's goal looked a bit too open when Isidoro Mangas came free, but Fatbardh Hazgani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tsubasa Ozora took the ball and in the 48 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Fatbardh Hazgani. Fatbardh Hazgani dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-6. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-6 lead.

Cordaro Ramis kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. In the 63rd minute, Isidoro Mangas fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. When Isidoro Mangas came up free with the goalie in the 65th minute, the VILLARREAL UNITED 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 Isidoro Mangas couldn't finish the play. Tsubasa Ozora's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 70thth minute, Fatbardh Hazgani skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. VILLARREAL UNITED's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Tsubasa Ozora in the 71st minute. At last the ball reached Isidoro Mangas at the corner, ending with a kick to difficult to stop for the goalkeeper of FK LIQENORET. 1-7. After a defensive mix-up in FK LIQENORET's zone, Tsubasa Ozora stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fatbardh Hazgani came out of the goal and Tsubasa Ozora tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mustafa Dabulla charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mustafa Dabulla the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Mustafa Dabulla kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. After 82 played minutes FK LIQENORET got a freekick which was hit by Migjen Bekolli. In the 83rd match minute Tsubasa Ozora ran free in the middle of the field and shot a long shot which scored behind a totally surprised Fatbardh Hazgani. 1-8. A collision led to FK LIQENORET getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Fatos Myftiu hit a great ball. Tsubasa Ozora struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Fatbardh Hazgani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for VILLARREAL UNITED. Tsubasa Ozora sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 98 minutes into the game, VILLARREAL UNITED's Tsubasa Ozora nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fatbardh Hazgani made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-9. The VILLARREAL UNITED supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing VILLARREAL UNITED would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.