U18 World League

Ciufulici Arena
Spectators: 8011 (Terracing: 6010, Seating: 1842, VIP seats: 159) In the 5th minute of the match Defensores del Tiki Tiki got a corner. FC ciufulici's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lino Selmo ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Lino Selmo almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC ciufulici's Mugurel Zglobiu did a great save. In the 7thth minute of the game Benicio Perfecto who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC ciufulici's Mugurel Zglobiu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Mugurel Zglobiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angel Mantzio in the 9th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Angel Mantzio in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mugurel Zglobiu saved FC ciufulici from getting behind. Mugurel Zglobiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benicio Perfecto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Defensores del Tiki Tiki fans' excitement grew in the 17th match minute when Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Angel Mantzio looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Mugurel Zglobiu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Angel Mantzio's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. When Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Angel Mantzio in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC ciufulici's goalie prevented a goal. Angel Mantzio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FC ciufulici's Damian Vulpescu couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 26th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Defensores del Tiki Tiki. 28 minutes into the match, Benicio Perfecto had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Mugurel Zglobiu. FC ciufulici's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Benicio Perfecto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Mugurel Zglobiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Angel Mantzio in the 38th minute of the match. 41 minutes into the match, FC ciufulici's goal looked a bit too open when Angel Mantzio came free, but Mugurel Zglobiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to FC ciufulici getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Rareș Antonescu hit a great ball. Lino Selmo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 42nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Mugurel Zglobiu. FC ciufulici's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A collision led to FC ciufulici getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Rareș Antonescu hit a great ball. In the 45th match minute, Defensores del Tiki Tiki was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tomas Viviano to maneuver through the defense. The FC ciufulici players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Defensores del Tiki Tiki were winning 0-3.

Defensores del Tiki Tiki made a substitution. Mario Chabier replaced Bernabe Francis. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Angel Mantzio was the one to do the kick off. Benicio Perfecto's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 54thth minute, Mugurel Zglobiu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Damian Vulpescu hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. When the match had gone on for 56 minutes, Angel Mantzio took a quick shot and it went in 0-4 without a chance for Mugurel Zglobiu to make any attempt to save it. In the 60th minute of the match, Angel Mantzio got a very nice opportunity to score, but Mugurel Zglobiu was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Angel Mantzio got free with Mugurel Zglobiu in the 62nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With his leg Mugurel Zglobiu managed to avoid a goal in the 65thth minute, when Defensores del Tiki Tiki's Angel Mantzio fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Angel Mantzio's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 67thth minute, Mugurel Zglobiu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The supporters of Defensores del Tiki Tiki booed when FC ciufulici was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gigel Gârleanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Defensores del Tiki Tiki made a substitution. Felipe Lopes replaced Aquilino Raitin. The supporters of Defensores del Tiki Tiki booed when FC ciufulici was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gigel Gârleanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mugurel Zglobiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benicio Perfecto in the 74th minute of play. Angel Mantzio struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Mugurel Zglobiu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Defensores del Tiki Tiki. Mugurel Zglobiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gerardo Haritz in the 78th minute of play. 80 minutes into the game, Angel Mantzio lined in a short shot 0-5 behind a frustrated Mugurel Zglobiu. Angel Mantzios short, quick shot in the 88thth minute got Mugurel Zglobiu to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. With a little luck, FC ciufulici's Mugurel Zglobiu got control of the ball when Angel Mantzio tried to sneak it across the goal line. Angel Mantzio's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 92ndth minute, Mugurel Zglobiu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Angel Mantzio's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 93rdth minute, Mugurel Zglobiu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Angel Mantzio who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 94thth minute tested the skills of Mugurel Zglobiu when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 95th play minute Angel Mantzio came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Mugurel Zglobiu. 0-7. The Defensores del Tiki Tiki supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Defensores del Tiki Tiki would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.