U23 World League

Diamond Parck
Spectators: 8033 (Terracing: 6025, Seating: 1848, VIP seats: 160) Club 23's Bogdan Bogdanović 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. Club 23's Sören Malmberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alin Chiru in the 4th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alin Chiru in the 7th minute of play forced Club 23's goalkeeper Sören Malmberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 15 minutes into the match, Club 23's goal looked a bit too open when Eren Tuygun came free, but Sören Malmberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dumitru Firu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cássio Dracena's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. The Club 23 fans' excitement grew in the 18th match minute when Club 23's Cássio Dracena looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Sören Malmberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eren Tuygun in the 27th minute of the match. Alin Chiru scored 1-1 in the 30th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Sören Malmberg, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 33rd minute Alin Chiru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sören Malmberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cássio Dracena recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, FC Acatar's Ştefan Grama got a free kick in the 40th minute. The throw-in from Ştefan Grama in the 46th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Club 23's Leonard Chodzinski. After 47 minutes, Leonard Chodzinski mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Club 23 and the FC Acatar players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 47th minute, Leonard Chodzinski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

Cássio Dracena's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dumitru Firu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 51st minute of play. Dumitru Firu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cássio Dracena in the 55th minute of the match. Alin Chiru could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Sören Malmberg made a huge save. Cássio Dracena's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dumitru Firu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 58th minute of play. Club 23 were awarded a corner in the 60th minute after FC Acatar's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Dacian Săraru took the corner. 66 minutes into the match, FC Acatar's Eren Tuygun sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Sören Malmberg narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Paul Taşcu hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Ştefan Grama made in the 71st minute of the game a quick throw-in and Phoenix Phoenix immediately put the ball in play. In the 73rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Club 23's goalkeeper Sören Malmberg, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Club 23's Cássio Dracena in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Acatar's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the FC Acatar defense, Bogdan Bogdanović kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dumitru Firu. The FC Acatar fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dumitru Firu should have stopped the shot. Alin Chiru received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Sören Malmberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 82nd minute, Cássio Dracena made a precise shot to the right of Dumitru Firu. FC Acatar's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. In the 85th minute, Leonard Chodzinski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Constantin Bâlea kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, FC Acatar's Albert Grămescu got a free kick in the 92nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in FC Acatar's zone, Dacian Săraru stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dumitru Firu came out of the goal and Dacian Săraru tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alin Chiru in the 94th minute of play forced Club 23's goalkeeper Sören Malmberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Club 23's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.