U23 World League

Patissia Arena
Spectators: 7519 (Terracing: 5640, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) O rey Iván's Horacio Txaran started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 6 played minutes Leonard Chirculescu rounded O rey Iván's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. Doru Apostu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benito Dei, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ramiro Romelio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonard Chirculescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. The referee felt a red card was in order, 13 minutes into the game, when Luca Tomozei put in a rough tackle. In the 14th match minute, Paralia Athens was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luca Tomozei to maneuver through the defense. In the 15th minute Benito Dei shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Doru Apostu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Unai Herrera struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Ramiro Romelio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Paralia Athens. Horacio Txaran kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Unai Herrera in the 23rd minute of play forced O rey Iván's goalkeeper Ramiro Romelio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Teodor Romeo fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Paralia Athens's protests and gave Teodor Romeo a yellow card for diving instead. Paralia Athens's Olimpiu Zgabei got a good chance for a goal in the 28th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of O rey Iván booed when Paralia Athens was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Unai Herrera didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Augusto Burni in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Doru Apostu saved Paralia Athens from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Paralia Athens's Gelu Verzea got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Benito Dei took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 43rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Doru Apostu. Paralia Athens's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A collision led to O rey Iván getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Benito Dei hit a great ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Unai Herrera to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Unai Herrera in the 54th minute of play forced O rey Iván's goalkeeper Ramiro Romelio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to O rey Iván getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Tomas Romero hit a great ball. Ramiro Romelio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Unai Herrera in the 64th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Paralia Athens's Gelu Beșliu got a free kick in the 69th minute. After a rather tough play, O rey Iván's Cayetano Sergi got a free kick in the 73rd minute. In the 78th minute, Gelu Beșliu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 84th minute, O rey Iván's Horacio Txaran ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Doru Apostu. Doru Apostu yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. Paralia Athens's Doru Apostu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Paralia Athens from getting a goal against them. When O rey Iván's Horacio Txaran in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Paralia Athens's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Unai Herrera in the 94th minute of play forced O rey Iván's goalkeeper Ramiro Romelio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of O rey Iván booed when Paralia Athens was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mircea Robu didn't get a good kick on the ball. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.