U18 World League

Estadio Matute
Spectators: 7471 (Terracing: 5604, Seating: 1718, VIP seats: 149) ALIANZA 1901's Gartzi Domingo 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. Horaţiu Manafu kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Zenaido Carmona kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. Dragoş Oloieru kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. 1-1 became the score in the 18th minute when Gartzi Domingo elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Progresul Pitesti's Dragoş Oloieru got a free kick in the 22nd minute. Dragoş Oloieru kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Arano Uncal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from George Buteanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. The corner ended in Ion Ţeica almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but ALIANZA 1901's Arano Uncal did a great save. In the 43rd minute, Horaţiu Manafu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Progresul Pitesti's Ilie Bran got a free kick in the 45th minute. Gartzi Domingo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Victor Ciociu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

The wind increased when Dragoş Oloieru made the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Progresul Pitesti's Aron Vrânceanu got a free kick in the 55th minute. Horaţiu Manafu hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. When ALIANZA 1901's Zenaido Carmona in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Progresul Pitesti's goalie prevented a goal. Victor Ciociu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gartzi Domingo in the 62nd minute of the match. 66 minutes into the game, Progresul Pitesti's Horaţiu Manafu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arano Uncal made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Arano Uncal was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Dragoş Oloieru showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-4 in the 69 minute of play. The supporters of Progresul Pitesti booed when ALIANZA 1901 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Birjaio Airoldi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Horaţiu Manafu kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Arano Uncal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Horaţiu Manafu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. ALIANZA 1901's Arano Uncal proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save ALIANZA 1901 from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Progresul Pitesti getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Matei Stelian hit a great ball. 94 minutes into the game, Llin Fortea was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ALIANZA 1901's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Progresul Pitesti the free kick. Llin Fortea hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. It was beautiful to see Progresul Pitesti's Ion Ţeica in action when he in the 96th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance!