U18 World League

Diamond Parck
Spectators: 7538 (Terracing: 5655, Seating: 1733, VIP seats: 150) In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Vershina ESPN's goalkeeper Artem Gordya, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kyrylo Krohmal during the 9th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Cosmin Mazăre kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gigel Căliman in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Artem Gordya prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 31 minutes, Maxim Elian mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Club 23 and the FC Vershina ESPN players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 31st minute, Maxim Elian hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 32nd minute of the match Anton Pavlenko sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Damian Bociort skillfully saved the ball. The supporters of Club 23 booed when FC Vershina ESPN was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sergiy Lyakh didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nicodim Gugulanu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 37th minute, Anton Pavlenko 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. In the 46th minute, Club 23's Nicodim Gugulanu dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-1. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Anatoliy Mintenko to make the kick off. After 55 minutes, Nicodim Gugulanu made it 3-2 with a short kick to the right side. FC Vershina ESPN's Artem Gordya tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Olexiy Bykaniv's late challenge caught a Club 23's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Olexiy Bykaniv helped the player get up and apologised. Olexiy Bykaniv kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. If Cosmin Mazăre had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 76th minute Cosmin Mazăre shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artem Gordya saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nicodim Gugulanu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A collision led to Club 23 getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Cristinel Crainic hit a great ball. Gigel Căliman might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Artem Gordya. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gigel Căliman ran back to his position shaking his head.