World League

AA Arena
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Anoush Khalatbari started the match with the kick off. In the 4th minute Romeo Ungheanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arvin Hökkvist saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Olimpiu Hârlău made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edwin 雷震南 in the 8th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Anoush Khalatbari dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Olimpiu Hârlău, 1-0. In the 17th match minute, Carpathian Wolves was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yu Feng Xi to maneuver through the defense. In the 18th minute Anoush Khalatbari shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Olimpiu Hârlău saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Carpathian Wolves's Olimpiu Hârlău played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bennvar Nobel in the 19th minute of play. Arvin Hökkvist took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Timo Thorstein, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Timo Thorstein in the 22nd minute of play forced American Airlines's goalkeeper Arvin Hökkvist to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When American Airlines's Anoush Khalatbari in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Carpathian Wolves's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bennvar Nobel in the 25th minute of play forced Carpathian Wolves's goalkeeper Olimpiu Hârlău to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arvin Hökkvist made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Timo Thorstein in the 27th minute of play. 29 minutes into the match, Carpathian Wolves's goalkeeper Olimpiu Hârlău had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Darnell Metcalf. After having played for 30 minutes, Maxim Urderean managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Carpathian Wolves's supporters crossed their fingers, but Maxim Urderean was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Yu Feng Xi in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arvin Hökkvist prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edwin 雷震南 in the 34th minute of play forced Carpathian Wolves's goalkeeper Olimpiu Hârlău to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. David Trăistaru scored 1-1 in the 37th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Arvin Hökkvist, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, American Airlines's Anoush Khalatbari got a free kick in the 41st minute. 43 minutes into the game, Anoush Khalatbari cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Olimpiu Hârlău was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Maxim Urderean was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Carpathian Wolves's goal looked a bit too open when Anoush Khalatbari came free, but Olimpiu Hârlău reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Olimpiu Hârlău showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adrian Trevino in the 57th minute of the match. Yu Feng Xi who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 58thth minute tested the skills of Arvin Hökkvist when he managed to save the team from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Darnell Metcalf in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Olimpiu Hârlău saved Carpathian Wolves from getting behind. In the 62nd minute, Edwin 雷震南 ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Olimpiu Hârlău was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. The supporters of American Airlines booed when Carpathian Wolves was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Timo Thorstein didn't get a good kick on the ball. American Airlines made a substitution. Lyuben Karavelov replaced Fabio Cannata. The supporters of American Airlines booed when Carpathian Wolves was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Timo Thorstein didn't get a good kick on the ball. Olimpiu Hârlău took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Darnell Metcalf, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 71st minute, Henry Eklund hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. American Airlines's Carlo Trujillo was substituted for Gabriel Rossi. A collision led to Carpathian Wolves getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Henry Eklund hit a great ball. Olimpiu Hârlău made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anoush Khalatbari in the 73rd minute of play. Olimpiu Hârlău showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Darnell Metcalf, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Lyuben Karavelov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Olimpiu Hârlău having to interfere. American Airlines's Edwin 雷震南 managed to work through Carpathian Wolves's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Edwin 雷震南 dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Olimpiu Hârlău showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anoush Khalatbari, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. In the 90th minute, Edwin 雷震南 left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The American Airlines fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-1. When American Airlines's Anoush Khalatbari in the 93rd minute got a chance for a shot 93rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Carpathian Wolves's goalie prevented a goal. Olimpiu Hârlău showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anoush Khalatbari, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. American Airlines had won after a very even match.