World League

ARENA LPMZ
Spectators: 7507 (Terracing: 5631, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gheorghe Herea kicked off to start the match. Sermet Tacal's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pompiliu Zmărăndescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. When the match clock showed 7 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Sermet Tacal sped through FC Brink's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Pompiliu Zmărăndescu. When Jerry Priest fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Brink's protests and gave Jerry Priest a yellow card for diving instead. In the 9th match minute, FC Brink was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jerry Priest to maneuver through the defense. Pompiliu Zmărăndescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sermet Tacal in the 13th minute of play. Pompiliu Zmărăndescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sermet Tacal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pompiliu Zmărăndescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sermet Tacal, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sermet Tacal in the 20th minute of play forced FC Brink's goalkeeper Pompiliu Zmărăndescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 20 minutes into the match, Sermet Tacal notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of FC Brink's Pompiliu Zmărăndescu. Pompiliu Zmărăndescu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Pompiliu Zmărăndescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sermet Tacal in the 31st minute of the match. Pompiliu Zmărăndescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sermet Tacal in the 34th minute of the match. João de Sousa made a great header on Lupere FC - DMZ's corner, it was just that FC Brink's Pompiliu Zmărăndescu managed to reach the ball for a save. In the last second Pompiliu Zmărăndescu throw himself and got hold of the ball when Sermet Tacal in the 40thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. After a defensive mix-up in Lupere FC - DMZ's zone, Gheorghe Herea stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Telmo Valadares came out of the goal and Gheorghe Herea tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sermet Tacal made a kick off. Sermet Tacal's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pompiliu Zmărăndescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 52nd minute of play. Pompiliu Zmărăndescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vito da Silveira in the 53rd minute of the match. Vito da Silveira took the ball and in the 53 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Pompiliu Zmărăndescu. Pompiliu Zmărăndescu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. 58 minutes into the match, Sermet Tacal had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pompiliu Zmărăndescu. FC Brink's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sermet Tacal was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. With a little luck, Lupere FC - DMZ's Telmo Valadares got control of the ball when Jair Bostan tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 65th minute Sermet Tacal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pompiliu Zmărăndescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sermet Tacal in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pompiliu Zmărăndescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Telmo Valadares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jair Bostan, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. 70 minutes into the match, Lupere FC - DMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Jair Bostan came free, but Telmo Valadares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 78 minutes of play, Lupere FC - DMZ's Fabrício Jardel made it 6-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Pompiliu Zmărăndescu was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 80 played minutes FC Brink got a freekick which was hit by Gheorghe Herea. Pompiliu Zmărăndescu came out of the goal in the 81st minute to try and stop a shot by Lupere FC - DMZ's Sermet Tacal. But to his dismay, Sermet Tacal quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 7-0. Sermet Tacal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pompiliu Zmărăndescu having to interfere. Telmo Valadares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jair Bostan, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. When Lupere FC - DMZ's Sermet Tacal in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Brink's goalie prevented a goal. Jair Bostan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sermet Tacal in the 93rd minute of play forced FC Brink's goalkeeper Pompiliu Zmărăndescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pompiliu Zmărăndescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sermet Tacal, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Lupere FC - DMZ fans cheered their team off the field, for while FC Brink had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.