U18 World League

ALEXANDRIA ARENA
Spectators: 7860 (Terracing: 5896, Seating: 1808, VIP seats: 156) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Bogdan Goma started the match with the kick off. The audience was convinced that Amancio Orozco's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Traian Sucigan was relentless in the 7th minute of the game. In the 9th minute Amancio Orozco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Traian Sucigan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 11th minute Amancio Orozco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Traian Sucigan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 12 minutes, Traian Dăianu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Alexandria Team08 and the Club Getafe Deportivo players grew even worse after the yellow card. Traian Dăianu hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. With an all-out effort, Alexandria Team08's Renato Rivera threw himself towards the right post 19 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Traian Dăianu, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After 20 played minutes Club Getafe Deportivo got a freekick which was hit by Peru Cartagena. Amancio Orozco blasted a shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Traian Sucigan having to make a save. In the 35th minute Vintilă Bâru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Renato Rivera saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Traian Sucigan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xanti Urruti in the 38th minute of play. When Peru Cartagena fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Club Getafe Deportivo's protests and gave Peru Cartagena a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Club Getafe Deportivo's Peru Cartagena got a free kick in the 39th minute. The supporters of Club Getafe Deportivo booed when Alexandria Team08 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filip Fărcășan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Traian Sucigan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amancio Orozco in the 41st minute of the match. When Club Getafe Deportivo's Xanti Urruti in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alexandria Team08's goalie prevented a goal. Renato Rivera made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vintilă Bâru in the 45th minute. Gabriel Otero charged in rather forcefully in the 46th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gabriel Otero the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Club Getafe Deportivo getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Gabriel Otero hit a great ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

Vintilă Bâru received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Renato Rivera tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 54 minutes into the match, Vintilă Bâru had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Renato Rivera. Club Getafe Deportivo's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Vintilă Bâru was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. The supporters of Alexandria Team08 booed when Club Getafe Deportivo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Julen Velazquez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Traian Sucigan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Amancio Orozco's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. Thanks to some nice moves Xanti Urruti could shoot a difficult shot in the 67th minute, which Traian Sucigan however easily saved by the left post. 68 minutes had been played when some careless play by Alexandria Team08's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Peru Cartagena was slow to take the kick. During this time Club Getafe Deportivo's players had a chance to rest. 70 minutes into the game, Vintilă Bâru was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Alexandria Team08's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Club Getafe Deportivo the free kick. A collision led to Alexandria Team08 getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Vintilă Bâru hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Amancio Orozco in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Traian Sucigan saved Alexandria Team08 from getting behind. Traian Sucigan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Amancio Orozco's shot from short distance in the 77th minute. Filip Fărcășan hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Alexandria Team08's Aurel Răducu was substituted for Traian Dăianu. A collision led to Club Getafe Deportivo getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Oihan Benito hit a great ball. With a little luck, Alexandria Team08's Traian Sucigan got control of the ball when Xanti Urruti tried to sneak it across the goal line. Club Getafe Deportivo's Renato Rivera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aurel Răducu in the 95th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Alexandria Team08 had won after a very even match.