U23 World League

BANAT ARENA
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) Liviu Hănescu started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After 2 played minutes ZarA A.C got a freekick which was hit by Gavino Tabor. When Liviu Hănescu came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the BANAT VIOLA 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 Liviu Hănescu couldn't finish the play. The supporters of BANAT VIOLA booed when ZarA A.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gavino Tabor didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to BANAT VIOLA getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Gigi Barbu hit a great ball. Emilio Miconi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Moralez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 11th minute, Emanuel Dășanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. BANAT VIOLA's Emilio Miconi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Martin Moralez in the 13th minute of play. Isac Răduț's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Eustaquio Tulio firmly grabbed it by the left post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emanuel Dășanu in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eustaquio Tulio saved ZarA A.C from getting behind. If Martin Moralez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 26 played minutes ZarA A.C got a freekick which was hit by Modesto Oliviero. When BANAT VIOLA's Liviu Hănescu in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ZarA A.C's goalie prevented a goal. In the 30th minute, Gigi Barbu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Emilio Miconi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Moralez in the 31st minute of play. In the 35th minute, Nae Bleoancă hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. BANAT VIOLA's Emilio Miconi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Modesto Oliviero in the 40th minute of play. Iustinian Negulici kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. The supporters of BANAT VIOLA booed when ZarA A.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Modesto Oliviero didn't get a good kick on the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Martin Moralez was the one to do the kick off. Remus Vasiliu's late challenge caught a ZarA A.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Remus Vasiliu helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of ZarA A.C booed when BANAT VIOLA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 50 match minutes in a wonderful position. Remus Vasiliu didn't get a good kick on the ball. ZarA A.C's Martin Moralez got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Martin Moralez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. ZarA A.C's Martin Moralez got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Martin Moralez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 62nd minute of the match, but Emilio Miconi made a huge save. BANAT VIOLA made a substitution. Mihai Tatulici replaced Remus Vasiliu. Modesto Oliviero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Martin Moralez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Emilio Miconi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Martin Moralez managed to get in a good position for a shot. ZarA A.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Martin Moralez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emilio Miconi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 79 minutes into the match, BANAT VIOLA's goalkeeper Emilio Miconi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Martin Moralez. With a little luck, BANAT VIOLA's Emilio Miconi got control of the ball when Martin Moralez tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 81st minute, Gigi Barbu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Martin Moralez struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Emilio Miconi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ZarA A.C. Costică Chira kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Omar Tajo got free with Emilio Miconi in the 86th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Emilio Miconi didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 87th minute, which inside left pole to 0-2. ZarA A.C's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.