U18 World League

Florea Dumitrache
Spectators: 7706 (Terracing: 5781, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) Vitoria Balbas made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 15th minute, Guillermo Barzana hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 18 minutes into the match, LIVERPOOL FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ilazki Esquivel came free, but Codruț Răchită reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Codruț Răchită showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Samuel Horduña, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. In the 21st minute of the match AFC Viola Gigliati got a corner. LIVERPOOL FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Vitoria Balbas ran over to the corner to take the kick. AFC Viola Gigliati were awarded a corner in the 22th minute after LIVERPOOL FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Vitoria Balbas took the corner. The AFC Viola Gigliati fans' excitement grew in the 22nd match minute when AFC Viola Gigliati's Garin Candina 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. LIVERPOOL FC's Codruț Răchită played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vitoria Balbas in the 25th minute of play. Garin Candina kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Codruț Răchită showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vitoria Balbas, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Samuel Horduña in the 48th minute of play forced LIVERPOOL FC's goalkeeper Codruț Răchită to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Horea Mititelu to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 55th minute, Adrian Stanomir hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Codruț Răchită showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vitoria Balbas in the 57th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in LIVERPOOL FC's zone, Mede Corces stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Codruț Răchită came out of the goal and Mede Corces tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Samuel Horduña in the 66th minute of play forced LIVERPOOL FC's goalkeeper Codruț Răchită to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 69 played minutes Vitoria Balbas rounded LIVERPOOL FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-2. 77 minutes into the match, AFC Viola Gigliati's goal looked a bit too open when Valentin Boldur came free, but Min Ordoña reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Min Ordoña made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Horea Mititelu in the 78th minute of play. 80 minutes into the match, Traian Blidaru had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Min Ordoña. AFC Viola Gigliati's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Traian Blidaru was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. AFC Viola Gigliati's Kurt Hamrin was substituted for Vitoria Balbas. Gavril Ţintă kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Codruț Răchită showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kurt Hamrin, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. In the 89th match minute, AFC Viola Gigliati was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guillermo Barzana to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Valentin Boldur managed to get in a good position for a shot. LIVERPOOL FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Valentin Boldur was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Min Ordoña breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Min Ordoña stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Horea Mititelu's shot from short distance in the 98th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. AFC Viola Gigliati had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.