U18 World League

Ciufulici Arena
Spectators: 8008 (Terracing: 6008, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Pisit Sinanan made the kick off which started today's match. Momentum FC's Teodoro Faro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sandu Pătrășconiu in the 3rd minute of play. 5 minutes into the match, Pavel Slicaru notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Momentum FC's Teodoro Faro. Teodoro Faro was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. If Damian Şoimaru had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 11th match minute, Momentum FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Horacio Igon to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Damian Şoimaru in the 12th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Teodoro Faro saved Momentum FC from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Damian Şoimaru in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teodoro Faro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mugurel Zglobiu didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ignacio Patxi went, in the 14th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. After a rather tough play, Momentum FC's Horacio Igon got a free kick in the 16th minute. 18 minutes into the game, Sandu Pătrășconiu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC ciufulici's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Momentum FC the free kick. 21 minutes into the match, Momentum FC's goalkeeper Teodoro Faro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sandu Pătrășconiu. When the match had gone on for 22 minutes, Damian Şoimaru took a quick shot and it went in 2-1 without a chance for Teodoro Faro to make any attempt to save it. Sandu Pătrășconiu came free with the goalkeeper in the 33rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Teodoro Faro could save by the left post. After taking down the ball on FC ciufulici's corner Robert Simionică fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Teodoro Faro quite easily take care of the ball. The supporters of Momentum FC booed when FC ciufulici was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ştefan Nastac didn't get a good kick on the ball. 41 minutes into the match, FC ciufulici's goal looked a bit too open when Pisit Sinanan came free, but Mugurel Zglobiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vicente Ibar scored 3-2 in the 44th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mugurel Zglobiu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 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 wind increased when Damian Şoimaru made the kick off in the second half. In the 55thth minute of the game Damian Şoimaru who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Momentum FC's Teodoro Faro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Pisit Sinanan could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Mugurel Zglobiu made a huge save. In the 61st minute, Sandu Pătrășconiu 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. FC ciufulici's Mugurel Zglobiu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save FC ciufulici from getting a goal against them. In the 78th minute, Sandu Pătrășconiu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Vicente Ibar managed to get in a good position for a shot. Momentum FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Vicente Ibar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mugurel Zglobiu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to FC ciufulici getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Remus Onea hit a great ball. When the referee blew the final whistle, FC ciufulici could leave the field as winners, despite Momentum FC having more of the ball for most of the match.