U23 World League

BaLiSt Arena
Spectators: 7830 (Terracing: 5874, Seating: 1800, VIP seats: 156) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Yang Wei made the kick off which started today's match. After 2 played minutes Tabachana F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Michalis Kalamaridis. Thibaut Courtois took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valentin Zotincă, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 12th minute Panos Pachopoulos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iosif Panescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Iosif Panescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Panos Pachopoulos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thibaut Courtois took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Traian Nanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When FC BaLiSt's Traian Nanu in 17 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Thibaut Courtois guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. With a little luck, Tabachana F.C.'s Thibaut Courtois got control of the ball when Xiao Chao Yan tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 26 played minutes Tabachana F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Stergios Siontis. Thibaut Courtois was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Yang Wei showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 29 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Avraam Lykoudis in the 36th minute of play forced FC BaLiSt's goalkeeper Iosif Panescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Traian Nanu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Traian Nanu in the 42ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Thibaut Courtois, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Yang Wei sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

Thibaut Courtois took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valentin Zotincă, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of FC BaLiSt booed when Tabachana F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Michalis Kalamaridis didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Yang Wei in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Thibaut Courtois saved Tabachana F.C. from getting behind. 56 minutes into the game, Xiao Chao Yan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Thibaut Courtois was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 61st minute Traian Nanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Thibaut Courtois saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the Tabachana F.C. defense, Valentin Zotincă kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Thibaut Courtois. The Tabachana F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Thibaut Courtois should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Traian Nanu in the 66th minute of play forced Tabachana F.C.'s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Yang Wei had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. FC BaLiSt's Ionel Zăgănescu was substituted for George Terzian. Efthimis Stamatiadis kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. 77 minutes into the game, FC BaLiSt's Yang Wei nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Thibaut Courtois made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-0. Thibaut Courtois took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yang Wei, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 87 minutes into the game, one of Tabachana F.C.:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The excitement rose when FC BaLiSt's Traian Nanu after 90 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Tabachana F.C.'s goalkeeper to hold. Score! 7-0. Tabachana F.C.'s Thibaut Courtois played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Traian Nanu in the 93rd minute of play. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. FC BaLiSt fully deserved thier win.