U23 World League

EL POLEAR STADIUM
Spectators: 7675 (Terracing: 5757, Seating: 1765, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Aparicio Ladra took the kick off in the first half of the match. Cristinel Gabriel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aļģis Engers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Plaza Babys CF's Yasin Saleh in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s goalie prevented a goal. 18 minutes into the match, Yasin Saleh had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cristinel Gabriel. ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Yasin Saleh was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. After a defensive mix-up in ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s zone, Aparicio Ladra stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cristinel Gabriel came out of the goal and Aparicio Ladra tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Cristinel Gabriel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Yasin Saleh's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s Cristinel Gabriel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yasin Saleh in the 28th minute of play. After having played for 33 minutes, Emanuel Zbârciog managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Emanuel Zbârciog was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some careless play in the ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ defense, Yasin Saleh kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Cristinel Gabriel. The ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Cristinel Gabriel should have stopped the shot. In the 46th minute the ball was on its way in behind ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s goalkeeper Cristinel Gabriel, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gigel Bălan made a kick off. Yasin Saleh struck a weak shot in the 50th minute. Cristinel Gabriel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Plaza Babys CF. In the 53rd minute Yasin Saleh shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristinel Gabriel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cristinel Gabriel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aparicio Ladra in the 55th minute of the match. The Plaza Babys CF fans' excitement grew in the 57th match minute when Plaza Babys CF's Aparicio Ladra 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 4-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Yasin Saleh's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cristinel Gabriel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 62nd minute of play. Plaza Babys CF were awarded a corner in the 63th minute after ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Aļģis Engers took the corner. Plaza Babys CF made a substitution. Bo Kristiansson replaced Aparicio Ladra. Plaza Babys CF's Jeremias Izaguirre was substituted for Joseba Sacristán. After 72 played minutes ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ got a freekick which was hit by Ivan Suşu. After a rather tough play, Plaza Babys CF's Yasin Saleh got a free kick in the 74th minute. After 76 minutes, Yasin Saleh made it 5-0 with a short kick to the right side. ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s Cristinel Gabriel tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 79 minutes into the match, ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s goal looked a bit too open when Yasin Saleh came free, but Cristinel Gabriel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cristinel Gabriel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bo Kristiansson, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Cristinel Gabriel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bo Kristiansson's shot from short distance in the 84th minute. In the 91st minute the ball was on its way in behind ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™'s goalkeeper Cristinel Gabriel, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of ⚽️FC CRYSTYAN ACADEMY⚽️ ™ booed when Plaza Babys CF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Filippo Celli didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the referee ended the match the Plaza Babys CF players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.