U18 World League

Springfield Arena
Spectators: 7745 (Terracing: 5810, Seating: 1781, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Klemensas Makauskas kicked off to start the match. Adomas Bikulčius took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iordache Vuşcan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to FC Karamba getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Jonas Mečius hit a great ball. 14 minutes into the game, Jaunius Petkevičius recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Valer Nuțu. Jaunius Petkevičius showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Valer Nuțu made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Klemensas Makauskas sent off a good shot on target. Valer Nuțu made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Klemensas Makauskas sent off a good shot on target. 21 minutes into the match, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s goalkeeper Valer Nuțu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Klemensas Makauskas. After some careless play in the FC Karamba defense, Claudiu Bosioc kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Adomas Bikulčius. The FC Karamba fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Adomas Bikulčius should have stopped the shot. In the 25th minute Claudiu Bosioc shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adomas Bikulčius saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, FC Karamba's goal looked a bit too open when Claudiu Bosioc came free, but Adomas Bikulčius reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 28th minute, Anicetas Pakėnas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 35 minutes into the game, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Claudiu Bosioc nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Adomas Bikulčius made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Anicetas Pakėnas blasted a shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Valer Nuțu having to make a save. When FC Karamba's Klemensas Makauskas in the 38th minute got a chance for a shot 38th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s goalie prevented a goal. Valer Nuțu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jonas Mečius, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Petre Benga's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Adomas Bikulčius firmly grabbed it by the left post. Adomas Bikulčius made an important save on a dangerous shot by Petre Benga in the 57th minute. 1-4 became the score in the 65th minute when Claudiu Bosioc elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. The supporters of Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- booed when FC Karamba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anicetas Pakėnas didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 69th minute of the match Mădălin Arjoca shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Adomas Bikulčius showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. With 73 minutes on the clock, Panait Agrigoroaiei commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 72 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-! In the 81st minute, Jonas Mečius made a precise shot to the right of Valer Nuțu. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-4. 85 minutes into the match, Klemensas Makauskas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Valer Nuțu. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Klemensas Makauskas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-4. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaunius Petkevičius in the 87th minute of play forced Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s goalkeeper Valer Nuțu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Claudiu Bosioc was extremely unlucky when he, in the 92nd minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. With a little luck, FC Karamba's Adomas Bikulčius got control of the ball when Petre Benga tried to sneak it across the goal line. FC Karamba's Adomas Bikulčius proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 97th minute of the match, managed to save FC Karamba from getting a goal against them. 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.