U21 World League

STEFAN CEL MARE
Spectators: 7886 (Terracing: 5915, Seating: 1814, VIP seats: 157) After 9 played minutes AFC United got a freekick which was hit by Balesio Leiva. 14 minutes into the match, Cao Yi dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Frasco Esquivel, 1-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Denis Alibert during the 23rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of AFC United booed when DINAMO PLOIESTI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Denis Alibert didn't get a good kick on the ball. DINAMO PLOIESTI's Bogdan Stelea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ekialde Balsera in the 25th minute of play. Denis Law received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Bogdan Stelea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Emanuel Bădulescu kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Balesio Leiva received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Bogdan Stelea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Frasco Esquivel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Costin Sima, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Denis Alibert in the 37thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Frasco Esquivel, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Denis Alibert could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 40th minute of the match, but Frasco Esquivel made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mao Chen Wei in the 41st minute of play forced AFC United's goalkeeper Frasco Esquivel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Denis Law in the 43rd minute of play forced DINAMO PLOIESTI's goalkeeper Bogdan Stelea to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 45 minutes into the game, Șerban Mergea was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. DINAMO PLOIESTI's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AFC United the free kick. In the 46th minute, Șerban Mergea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Denis Alibert was the one to do the kick off. If Cao Yi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 50th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Cao Yi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Frasco Esquivel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mao Chen Wei in the 64th minute of play. Frasco Esquivel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mao Chen Wei, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pablo-Enrique Erauzquin recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of AFC United booed when DINAMO PLOIESTI was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mao Chen Wei didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 80th minute, Mao Chen Wei 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. Frasco Esquivel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denis Alibert, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When DINAMO PLOIESTI's Denis Alibert in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC United's goalie prevented a goal. AFC United's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.