U18 World League

Grotta dei Martiri
Spectators: 7802 (Terracing: 5853, Seating: 1794, VIP seats: 155) FC FORZA MARTIRE's Sergo Hakk 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. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alexandru Boieraș in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Timo Agar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some careless play in the FC FORZA MARTIRE defense, Leonard Caragea kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Timo Agar. The FC FORZA MARTIRE fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Timo Agar should have stopped the shot. The supporters of FC FORZA MARTIRE booed when Buffalo Timişoara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mugur Hudiță didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 10th minute of the match Ermo Pärnaku sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ilie Mavrogheni skillfully saved the ball. Timo Agar stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alexandru Boieraș's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. After a rather tough play, FC FORZA MARTIRE's Hendrik Laid got a free kick in the 17th minute. Mugur Hudiță took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 18th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Timo Agar. FC FORZA MARTIRE's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Maido Sõõrumaa's late challenge caught a Buffalo Timişoara's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Maido Sõõrumaa helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to FC FORZA MARTIRE getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Maido Sõõrumaa hit a great ball. Ilie Mavrogheni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sergo Hakk in the 21st minute of the match. Leonard Caragea took the ball and in the 24 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Timo Agar. Timo Agar dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. In the 37th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC FORZA MARTIRE's goalkeeper Timo Agar, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ilie Mavrogheni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sergo Hakk, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of FC FORZA MARTIRE booed when Buffalo Timişoara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filip Graur didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ilie Mavrogheni made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edmund Lill in the 45th minute. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Joosep Vollmer in the 54th minute of play forced Buffalo Timişoara's goalkeeper Ilie Mavrogheni to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonard Caragea in the 57th minute of play forced FC FORZA MARTIRE's goalkeeper Timo Agar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, FC FORZA MARTIRE's Hendrik Laid got a free kick in the 59th minute. Buffalo Timişoara's Ilie Mavrogheni played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sergo Hakk in the 62nd minute of play. Joosep Vollmer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Ilie Mavrogheni tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ilie Mavrogheni showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sergo Hakk, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Ilie Mavrogheni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sergo Hakk in the 74th minute of play. Ilie Mavrogheni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hendrik Kaldvee in the 76th minute of the match. Alexandru Boieraș struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Timo Agar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Buffalo Timişoara. Buffalo Timişoara's Vlad Albulescu was substituted for Filip Graur. Tarmo Lauter charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tarmo Lauter the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 82 minutes into the match, FC FORZA MARTIRE's goalkeeper Timo Agar had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alexandru Boieraș. Ilie Mavrogheni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sergo Hakk in the 85th minute of play. 86 minutes into the game, Manole Mihăescu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Timo Agar. Manole Mihăescu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. Thanks to some nice moves Leonard Caragea could shoot a difficult shot in the 89th minute, which Timo Agar however easily saved by the left post. Leonard Caragea charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Leonard Caragea the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Buffalo Timişoara had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.