U18 World League

Arena Zimbrilor
Spectators: 7518 (Terracing: 5639, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) In the 3rd match minute, No Gravity FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jens-Erik Kjellman to maneuver through the defense. 4 minutes into the match, Simared -MM-'s Dumitru Miron sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mikael Sjöberg narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Nicodim Codrea kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Cazimir Curteanu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ludvig Skark's shot from short distance in the 13th minute. In the 18th minute Bengt-Arne Ek shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cazimir Curteanu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Wiboon Savage took the ball and in the 22 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Cazimir Curteanu. Cazimir Curteanu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. With a little luck, No Gravity FC's Mikael Sjöberg got control of the ball when Nicodim Codrea tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ludvig Skark in the 29th minute of play forced Simared -MM-'s goalkeeper Cazimir Curteanu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sverker Lilja kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. After recieving a nice pass, Simared -MM-'s Dumitru Miron tried to score from far away in the 32nd minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Ovidiu Muraru hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. 36 minutes into the game, Simared -MM-'s Tiberiu Huștea nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mikael Sjöberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. With his leg Mikael Sjöberg managed to avoid a goal in the 40thth minute, when Simared -MM-'s Mugurel Magheru fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 42 played minutes No Gravity FC got a freekick which was hit by Sverker Lilja. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

Ludvig Skark in the 55thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Cazimir Curteanu, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Simared -MM-'s Ernest Enoaia was substituted for Mugurel Magheru. Matei Humă hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. In the 64th minute, Ludvig Skark made a precise shot to the right of Cazimir Curteanu. Simared -MM-'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Simared -MM- made a substitution. Ivan Stolniceanu replaced Eric Arghirescu. No Gravity FC's Hicham Savage was substituted for Christer Överman. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tiberiu Huștea in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mikael Sjöberg saved No Gravity FC from getting behind. A hard shot 74 in the game by Ludvig Skark from a close distance when the talented Cazimir Curteanu managed to make a qualified save. Simared -MM-'s players were relieved. Cazimir Curteanu was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Bengt-Arne Ek showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 78 minute of play. In the 86th minute, Tiberiu Huștea 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. Bengt-Arne Ek's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cazimir Curteanu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 92nd minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. No Gravity FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.