U23 World League

AlbaStars Stadium
Spectators: 7469 (Terracing: 5603, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Adrianinho Coutinho kicked off to start the match. Through an outstanding action, after 3 minutes, Armando Antunes successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 5 minutes into the match, Petardo Futebol e Surf's goal looked a bit too open when Emir Dede came free, but Armando Antunes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emir Dede in the 7th minute of play forced Petardo Futebol e Surf's goalkeeper Armando Antunes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Armando Antunes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isli Çeka, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Armando Antunes didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 15th minute, which inside left pole to 1-0. Gjon Çarçani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adrianinho Coutinho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 23 minutes into the game, Petardo Futebol e Surf's Adrianinho Coutinho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gjon Çarçani made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Gjon Çarçani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adrianinho Coutinho in the 30th minute of play. After some careless play in the AlbaStars FC defense, Adrianinho Salles kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gjon Çarçani. The AlbaStars FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gjon Çarçani should have stopped the shot. 42 minutes into the game, Adrianinho Coutinho was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Petardo Futebol e Surf's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AlbaStars FC the free kick. After 42 played minutes Petardo Futebol e Surf got a freekick which was hit by Adrianinho Coutinho. 46 minutes into the match, Isli Çeka dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Armando Antunes, 2-2. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Isli Çeka managed to get in a good position for a shot. AlbaStars FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Isli Çeka was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Armando Antunes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Adrianinho Coutinho blasted a shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gjon Çarçani having to make a save. In the 64th minute, Jorge Travassos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 75th minute Murat Jashellari shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Armando Antunes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of AlbaStars FC booed when Petardo Futebol e Surf was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Natanael Félix didn't get a good kick on the ball. Adrianinho Salles recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Armando Antunes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emir Dede in the 83rd minute of the match. In the 84th match minute, Petardo Futebol e Surf was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Armando Orlando to maneuver through the defense. When Murat Jashellari came up free with the goalie in the 85th minute, the AlbaStars 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 Murat Jashellari couldn't finish the play. If Jorge Travassos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fadil Fejzollari kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Fadil Fejzollari charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fadil Fejzollari the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Fadil Fejzollari hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.