U21 World League

Vasile Bratianu
Spectators: 7509 (Terracing: 5632, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) An unexpectedly hard shot by Julian Ruzicki in the 4th minute of play forced Galati Harbour Cats's goalkeeper Manole Ghiondea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 5 minutes into the game, Kolonia Radlin's Julian Ruzicki nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Manole Ghiondea made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Gustaw Niezywy managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kolonia Radlin's supporters rose to their feet, but Gustaw Niezywy was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manole Ghiondea breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 12 minutes Galati Harbour Cats's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Aleksander Golaszewski who took care of the corner kick. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Galati Harbour Cats's goalie and right to Klement Marchewka. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Galati Harbour Cats's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. 16 minutes into the match, Galati Harbour Cats's goal looked a bit too open when Julian Ruzicki came free, but Manole Ghiondea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 17th match minute, Galati Harbour Cats was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manole Anghel to maneuver through the defense. Gustaw Niezywy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaw Niezywy in the 24th minute of play forced Galati Harbour Cats's goalkeeper Manole Ghiondea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Damian Kordalewski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Codrin Olaru in the 29th minute of the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 31st minute of the game. One of Galati Harbour Cats:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Kolonia Radlin:s goal. In the 33rd minute there was a penalty for Kolonia Radlin. Aleksander Golaszewski stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Manole Ghiondea. 0-2. Julian Ruzicki's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manole Ghiondea read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. Manole Ghiondea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julian Ruzicki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Julian Ruzicki recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Manole Anghel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Damian Kordalewski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julian Ruzicki in the 47th minute of play forced Galati Harbour Cats's goalkeeper Manole Ghiondea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Codrin Olaru made a kick off. Julian Ruzicki struck a weak shot in the 52nd minute. Manole Ghiondea didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kolonia Radlin. Manole Ghiondea made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tytus Sobczak in the 53rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julian Ruzicki in the 56th minute of play forced Galati Harbour Cats's goalkeeper Manole Ghiondea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 67th match minute, Kolonia Radlin was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tytus Sobczak to maneuver through the defense. After 71 minutes, Bogumil Paprotny mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Kolonia Radlin and the Galati Harbour Cats players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Galati Harbour Cats booed when Kolonia Radlin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bogumil Paprotny didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eugen Zgaroi took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 72nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Damian Kordalewski. Kolonia Radlin's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Manole Ghiondea was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Julian Ruzicki showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 77 minute of play. Julian Ruzicki 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 Manole Ghiondea, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 86 minutes, Maxim Crăciun mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Galati Harbour Cats and the Kolonia Radlin players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Galati Harbour Cats getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Maxim Crăciun hit a great ball. Manole Ghiondea made an important save on a dangerous shot by Julian Ruzicki in the 87th minute. When Gustaw Niezywy fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Kolonia Radlin's protests and gave Gustaw Niezywy a yellow card for diving instead. In the 93rd match minute, Kolonia Radlin was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustaw Niezywy to maneuver through the defense. The Galati Harbour Cats supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Kolonia Radlin's performance. The match ended with a win for Kolonia Radlin.