U21 World League

Arena Zimbrilor
Spectators: 7688 (Terracing: 5767, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) In the 6th minute Xandro Zubillaga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ernest Cazimir saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mugurel Magheru was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 7th minute. Simared -MM-'s manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 11th match minute, Simared -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damian Stana to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eusebiu Măgură during the 12th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 11th minute of the game. One of Simared -MM-:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈:s goal. Simared -MM-:s Ernest Cazimir showed great skill when he stopped Carsten-Alexander Rios:s penalty. Simared -MM-'s Ernest Cazimir played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gabino Navajas in the 15th minute of play. In the 16th minute, Gabino Navajas left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind Simared -MM-'s goalkeeper Ernest Cazimir, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A collision led to Simared -MM- getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Tiberiu Huștea hit a great ball. Ernest Cazimir made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xandro Zubillaga in the 27th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xandro Zubillaga in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ernest Cazimir saved Simared -MM- from getting behind. Gustau Samano made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Tiberiu Huștea sent off a good shot on target. After some careless play in the Simared -MM- defense, Xandro Zubillaga kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ernest Cazimir. The Simared -MM- fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ernest Cazimir should have stopped the shot. Corderun Lasurtigui fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ernest Cazimir having to interfere. Gabino Navajas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ernest Cazimir having to interfere. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-3 lead.

The wind increased when Ernest Enoaia made the kick off in the second half. Gabino Navajas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 50th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Xandro Zubillaga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Carsten-Alexander Rios struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Ernest Cazimir didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈. In the 63rd minute of the match Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈ got a corner. Simared -MM-'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Carsten-Alexander Rios ran over to the corner to take the kick. Through an outstanding action, after 65 minutes, Ernest Cazimir successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Carlos Alberto Rios sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 68 played minutes Simared -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Damian Stana. After 69 played minutes Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈ got a freekick which was hit by Xandro Zubillaga. Xandro Zubillaga could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 70th minute of the match, but Ernest Cazimir made a huge save. When Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈'s Xandro Zubillaga in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Simared -MM-'s goalie prevented a goal. Ernest Cazimir stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Xandro Zubillaga's shot from short distance in the 75th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Matei Humă during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈ booed when Simared -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Matei Humă didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Xandro Zubillaga in the 82nd minute of play forced Simared -MM-'s goalkeeper Ernest Cazimir to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Simared -MM- getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Damian Stana hit a great ball. Xandro Zubillaga who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 86thth minute tested the skills of Ernest Cazimir when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 88 minutes into the match, Silviu Miron notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈'s Gustau Samano. Gustau Samano was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 91 minutes into the match, Simared -MM-'s goalkeeper Ernest Cazimir had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Osvaldo Lodeña. In the 92nd match minute, Simared -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damian Stana to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Xandro Zubillaga managed to get in a good position for a shot. Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈'s supporters rose to their feet, but Xandro Zubillaga was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ernest Cazimir breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 94 played minutes Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈ got a freekick which was hit by Alfred Augustine Rios. The Simared -MM- fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Uηiση Aтℓεтιcσ Mαгαcαιвσ✈ were clearly better and deserved to take the win.