U21 World League

CHAMPIONS STADIUM
Spectators: 7464 (Terracing: 5599, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) The supporters of Champions Iasi booed when White Hart Lane was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Georg Ivarsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Toader Apăvăloaie had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Champions Iasi booed when White Hart Lane was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Olov Alefors didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ovidiu Bojin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Herbert Sellberg in the 11th minute of the match. In the 12th match minute, Champions Iasi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pompiliu Constantiniu to maneuver through the defense. In the 18th minute, Pompiliu Constantiniu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Olov Alefors took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 19th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Ovidiu Bojin. Champions Iasi's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When Sorin Năsturel fell near the penalty area in the 20th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Champions Iasi's protests and gave Sorin Năsturel a yellow card for diving instead. Sorin Năsturel hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. 30 minutes into the game, Sorin Năsturel recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of David Håning. Sorin Năsturel showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. When Mihail Soneriu fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Champions Iasi's protests and gave Mihail Soneriu a yellow card for diving instead. After 35 played minutes Champions Iasi got a freekick which was hit by Mihail Soneriu. 38 minutes into the match, Reine Kalfhage notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Champions Iasi's Ovidiu Bojin. Ovidiu Bojin was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. If Manole Crașovan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. White Hart Lane's David Håning played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manole Crașovan in the 46th minute of play. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The wind increased when Reine Kalfhage made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Sorin Năsturel managed to get in a good position for a shot. Champions Iasi's supporters rose to their feet, but Sorin Năsturel was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. David Håning breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Manole Crașovan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. David Håning tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Herbert Sellberg kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edgar Tarcu in the 59th minute of play forced White Hart Lane's goalkeeper David Håning to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 69 minutes into the match, Sorin Năsturel had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of David Håning. White Hart Lane's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sorin Năsturel was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. 73 minutes into the match, Manole Crașovan had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of David Håning. White Hart Lane's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Manole Crașovan was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Manole Crașovan managed to get in a good position for a shot. Champions Iasi's supporters rose to their feet, but Manole Crașovan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. David Håning breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 89th minute of the match Champions Iasi got a corner. White Hart Lane's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Mădălin Pascu ran over to the corner to take the kick. Mădălin Pascu made a great header on Champions Iasi's corner, it was just that White Hart Lane's David Håning managed to reach the ball for a save. 90 minutes into the game, Petruț Gorcea was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Champions Iasi's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave White Hart Lane the free kick. Petruț Gorcea kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Mihail Soneriu kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Champions Iasi were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of White Hart Lane for a fine match.