U18 World League

Gyepüpataka
Spectators: 7496 (Terracing: 5623, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Martin Kožnar started the match with the kick off. 2 minutes into the match, FK Košíře Praha's Martin Kožnar sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Sorin Crăciunaș narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Ondřej Reiter recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ondřej Reiter fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sorin Crăciunaș having to interfere. Edgar Jupân kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. In the 12th match minute, FK Košíře Praha was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Richard Vojtěchovský to maneuver through the defense. In the 12th minute of the match David Crețu sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Miroslav Bartoš skillfully saved the ball. FK Košíře Praha's Miroslav Bartoš proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save FK Košíře Praha from getting a goal against them. 17 minutes into the game, Mihnea Şuplăcan recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Miroslav Bartoš. Mihnea Şuplăcan showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iacob Mahonea in the 27th minute of play forced FK Košíře Praha's goalkeeper Miroslav Bartoš to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sorin Crăciunaș showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Kožnar, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Mihnea Şuplăcan took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Miroslav Bartoš. Miroslav Bartoš dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. 41 minutes into the match, Ondřej Reiter had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Sorin Crăciunaș. Gyepüpataka's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ondřej Reiter was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Mihnea Şuplăcan kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Mihnea Şuplăcan to make the kick off. After 50 minutes, Ovidiu Minteuan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Gyepüpataka and the FK Košíře Praha players grew even worse after the yellow card. If Ondřej Reiter had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Edgar Jupân kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. In the 69th minute, Mihnea Şuplăcan made a precise shot to the right of Miroslav Bartoš. FK Košíře Praha's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-2. A collision led to Gyepüpataka getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Denis Pășcuțoiu hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Gyepüpataka's zone, Pravoslav Pašek stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sorin Crăciunaș came out of the goal and Pravoslav Pašek tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 82 minutes into the game, Ondřej Reiter cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-3. Sorin Crăciunaș was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 88 played minutes Gyepüpataka got a freekick which was hit by David Crețu. In the 91st minute, Mihnea Şuplăcan left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Gyepüpataka fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 6-3. Denis Pășcuțoiu hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Gyepüpataka had won after a very even match.