U23 World League

El Inodoro
Spectators: 7683 (Terracing: 5763, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Flavio Orkatz took the kick off in the first half of the match. Baldomero Gorka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ionică Şendrea in the 2nd minute of play. After 4 minutes of play, CERPA's Nacho Miramont made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Iordache Hirean was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Minerul Baita -MM-'s goalkeeper Iordache Hirean, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Baldomero Gorka showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ionică Şendrea in the 15th minute of the match. The supporters of CERPA booed when Minerul Baita -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eugeniusz Mnich didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the CERPA defense, Qiu Wei Ting kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Baldomero Gorka. The CERPA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Baldomero Gorka should have stopped the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Flavio Orkatz got free with Iordache Hirean in the 22nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Flavio Orkatz got free with Iordache Hirean in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Flavio Orkatz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Iordache Hirean made a huge save. In the 24th minute, Xalo Camara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ionică Şendrea's late challenge caught a CERPA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ionică Şendrea helped the player get up and apologised. After 25 played minutes Minerul Baita -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Ionică Şendrea. 26 minutes into the match, Minerul Baita -MM-'s goalkeeper Iordache Hirean had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Flavio Orkatz. 28 minutes into the match, Minerul Baita -MM-'s goalkeeper Iordache Hirean had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Flavio Orkatz. 32 minutes into the match, Cédric Payen had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Baldomero Gorka. CERPA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Cédric Payen was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. Marcelino Patxi kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Qiu Wei Ting took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 36th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Baldomero Gorka. CERPA's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A hard and well directed shot from Qiu Wei Ting led 36 minutes into the game to a goal after the ball had bounced deceptively just in front of the goal. CERPA's Baldomero Gorka became a little unsure and couldn't grip the ball before it was over the goalline. Thus it was 1-3. After 40 minutes of play, Minerul Baita -MM-'s Ionică Şendrea made it 1-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Baldomero Gorka was left in no man's land by his defense there! Flavio Orkatz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iordache Hirean having to interfere. After the first half Minerul Baita -MM- were leading 1-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Cédric Payen to make the kick off. After a rather tough play, Minerul Baita -MM-'s Rudolf Magnusson got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Flavio Orkatz took the ball and in the 54 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Iordache Hirean. Iordache Hirean dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-4. CERPA's Baldomero Gorka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ionică Şendrea in the 57th minute of play. 60 minutes into the match, Minerul Baita -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Flavio Orkatz came free, but Iordache Hirean reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iordache Hirean took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nacho Miramont, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 65 minutes into the match, CERPA's goalkeeper Baldomero Gorka had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ionică Şendrea. Baldomero Gorka took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ionică Şendrea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 73 minutes had been played when some careless play by CERPA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Qiu Wei Ting was slow to take the kick. During this time Minerul Baita -MM-'s players had a chance to rest. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cédric Payen in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Baldomero Gorka saved CERPA from getting behind. The supporters of CERPA booed when Minerul Baita -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albino Claude didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of CERPA booed when Minerul Baita -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albino Claude didn't get a good kick on the ball. Baldomero Gorka took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cédric Payen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 91st match minute, CERPA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nacho Miramont to maneuver through the defense. Minerul Baita -MM- made a substitution. Pavel Niță replaced Cédric Payen. Nacho Miramont kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Qiu Wei Ting could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Baldomero Gorka made a huge save. After 96 minutes, Evelio Mendez mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CERPA and the Minerul Baita -MM- players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 96th match minute, CERPA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evelio Mendez to maneuver through the defense. The Minerul Baita -MM- supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Minerul Baita -MM- would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.