U23 World League

Purcaresti
Spectators: 7572 (Terracing: 5680, Seating: 1741, VIP seats: 151) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Valer Șişman got the match started through his kick off. Ferdinand Petre who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 7thth minute tested the skills of Abel Bueno when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The audience was convinced that Cyrus Velasco's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ştefan Vârlan was relentless in the 10th minute of the game. After a defensive mix-up in Purcaresti CSS's zone, Hilario Slaughter stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ştefan Vârlan came out of the goal and Hilario Slaughter tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 23 played minutes Purcaresti CSS got a freekick which was hit by Pompiliu Maghear. Cyrus Velasco scored 0-1 in the 25th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ştefan Vârlan, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Abel Bueno made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valer Șişman in the 32nd minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, Purcaresti CSS's goal looked a bit too open when Cyrus Velasco came free, but Ştefan Vârlan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Qikiqtarjuaq FC's Cyrus Velasco 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 Purcaresti CSS's goalie prevented a goal. In the 40th minute Qikiqtarjuaq FC were awarded a corner. Denver Grimes went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Denver Grimes got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Ştefan Vârlan quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 44 minutes into the match, Purcaresti CSS's goal looked a bit too open when Michael Owen came free, but Ştefan Vârlan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ferdinand Petre took the ball and in the 47 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Abel Bueno. Abel Bueno dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cyrus Velasco made a kick off. Aurelian Stanciu hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. A collision led to Purcaresti CSS getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Aurelian Stanciu hit a great ball. Ştefan Vârlan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michael Owen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 59th minute Qikiqtarjuaq FC were awarded a corner. Denver Grimes went to the cornerflag to take it. 61 minutes into the match, Qikiqtarjuaq FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ferdinand Petre came free, but Abel Bueno reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 70 minutes into the match, Purcaresti CSS's goal looked a bit too open when Hilario Slaughter came free, but Ştefan Vârlan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 72 minutes into the match, Qikiqtarjuaq FC's goal looked a bit too open when Valer Șişman came free, but Abel Bueno reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 75th minute, Cyrus Velasco got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 77 minutes into the match, Qikiqtarjuaq FC's goal looked a bit too open when Valeriu Amurăriței came free, but Abel Bueno reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 79 minutes into the game, Valeriu Amurăriței cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Abel Bueno was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Abel Bueno made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ferdinand Petre in the 82nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ferdinand Petre in the 82nd minute of play forced Qikiqtarjuaq FC's goalkeeper Abel Bueno to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cyrus Velasco in the 83rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ştefan Vârlan, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Cyrus Velasco in the 85thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ştefan Vârlan, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ferdinand Petre in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Abel Bueno saved Qikiqtarjuaq FC from getting behind. The nice shot from Cyrus Velasco in the 90thth minute just in front of the goal should have ended in point on the board, but Ştefan Vârlan had a great feel for the game and superbly saved the ball from getting in by the left post. Aurelian Stanciu hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. In the 91st minute, Cyrus Velasco made a precise shot to the right of Ştefan Vârlan. Purcaresti CSS's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. Cyrus Velasco who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 95thth minute tested the skills of Ştefan Vârlan when he managed to save the team from getting behind.