U21 World League

Alb cu Negru
Spectators: 7593 (Terracing: 5696, Seating: 1746, VIP seats: 151) Tudor Bărbânță started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Tudor Bărbânțăs short, quick shot in the 7thth minute got Jason Achin to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Karl-Ove Andersson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michael Owen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Cyrus Velasco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hilario Slaughter kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. 17 minutes into the match, FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's goal looked a bit too open when Michael Owen came free, but Karl-Ove Andersson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Karl-Ove Andersson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michael Owen, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Tudor Bărbânță in the 27thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jason Achin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 28 minutes into the match, FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's goal looked a bit too open when Michael Owen came free, but Karl-Ove Andersson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 30th minute Michael Owen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Karl-Ove Andersson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michael Owen in the 31st minute of play forced FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's goalkeeper Karl-Ove Andersson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Michael Owen in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Karl-Ove Andersson saved FC UNIREA Alba Iulia from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mario Dostie during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 38 played minutes Qikiqtarjuaq FC got a freekick which was hit by Mario Dostie. Michael Owen struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Karl-Ove Andersson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Qikiqtarjuaq FC. Will Greenberg recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cristi Platon during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Michael Owen to strike the kick off in the second half. Karl-Ove Andersson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Michael Owen in the 51st minute of the match. With a little luck, FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's Karl-Ove Andersson got control of the ball when Michael Owen tried to sneak it across the goal line. Karl-Ove Andersson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michael Owen, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Thaddeus Bellemare kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 63 minutes, Karl-Ove Andersson successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Alin Agud kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Gigi Câmpeanu took the ball and in the 68 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jason Achin. Jason Achin dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. The supporters of Qikiqtarjuaq FC booed when FC UNIREA Alba Iulia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alin Agud didn't get a good kick on the ball. Karl-Ove Andersson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michael Owen, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Karl-Ove Andersson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cyrus Velasco in the 78th minute. Karl-Ove Andersson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michael Owen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mario Dostie sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Karl-Ove Andersson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cyrus Velasco in the 83rd minute. 88 minutes into the match, FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's goal looked a bit too open when Michael Owen came free, but Karl-Ove Andersson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Qikiqtarjuaq FC booed when FC UNIREA Alba Iulia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tudor Bărbânță didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's Karl-Ove Andersson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michael Owen in the 90th minute of play. FC UNIREA Alba Iulia's Karl-Ove Andersson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michael Owen in the 93rd minute of play. Karl-Ove Andersson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michael Owen, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. FC UNIREA Alba Iulia were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Qikiqtarjuaq FC for a fine match.