U23 World League

Rotonde Stadium
Spectators: 8135 (Terracing: 6102, Seating: 1871, VIP seats: 162) Les 3 Quilles FC's Jules Spinelli started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When Flavien Boutry fell near the penalty area in the 4th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Les 3 Quilles FC's protests and gave Flavien Boutry a yellow card for diving instead. In the 4th match minute, Les 3 Quilles FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Flavien Boutry to maneuver through the defense. Jules Spinelli hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. In the 7th minute, Les 3 Quilles FC's Flavien Boutry seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Flavien Boutry the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Les 3 Quilles FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Flavien Boutry had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In the 6th minute, one of Les 3 Quilles FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Les 3 Quilles FC. Big Saver was a little too slow when Rick Grimes got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 14th minute. The score was now 1-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Petrică Dragu in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bat Man prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sanderson Cabeleira blasted a shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Bat Man having to make a save. The supporters of Les 3 Quilles FC booed when -BZF- Barca de Buzau was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maxim Lupașcu didn't get a good kick on the ball. 32 minutes into the match, Les 3 Quilles FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jock Tare came free, but Bat Man reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petrică Dragu in the 34th minute of play forced Les 3 Quilles FC's goalkeeper Bat Man to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Les 3 Quilles FC's Bat Man played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jock Tare in the 38th minute of play. 40 minutes into the match, Zbyszek Kapelski dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Big Saver, 2-1. -BZF- Barca de Buzau's Big Saver proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 44th minute of the match, managed to save -BZF- Barca de Buzau from getting a goal against them. Mei Jing Liang charged in rather forcefully in the 46th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mei Jing Liang the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 46th match minute, Les 3 Quilles FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mei Jing Liang to maneuver through the defense. 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 2-1.

-BZF- Barca de Buzau made a substitution. Irinel Bîlbă replaced Sanderson Cabeleira. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Petrică Dragu made a kick off. Zbyszek Kapelski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Big Saver having to interfere. Big Saver showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aílton Zonta, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Big Saver showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rick Grimes in the 63rd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Les 3 Quilles FC's zone, Petrică Dragu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bat Man came out of the goal and Petrică Dragu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Big Saver showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zbyszek Kapelski in the 67th minute of the match. After 70 minutes, Maxim Lupașcu mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the -BZF- Barca de Buzau and the Les 3 Quilles FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Zbyszek Kapelski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Big Saver took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aílton Zonta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. -BZF- Barca de Buzau's Big Saver played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zbyszek Kapelski in the 80th minute of play. Big Saver took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zbyszek Kapelski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 86 minutes -BZF- Barca de Buzau's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Samuel Alves who took care of the corner kick. Samuel Alves made a great header on Les 3 Quilles FC's corner, it was just that -BZF- Barca de Buzau's Big Saver managed to reach the ball for a save. The supporters of Les 3 Quilles FC booed when -BZF- Barca de Buzau was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anton Buhoiu didn't get a good kick on the ball. -BZF- Barca de Buzau's Big Saver played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rick Grimes in the 94th minute of play. In the 97th minute, Anton Buhoiu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the referee ended the match the Les 3 Quilles FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.