U23 World League

Rapid Giulesti
Spectators: 7717 (Terracing: 5789, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) A4p FC Gad's Petru Tărău 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. 4 minutes into the game, Mustafa Hamit Saye cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Mugur Aanicăi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Sergiu Maniu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Ennio Orsini made a huge save. When CİCERO's Ahmet Necdet Yunus in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A4p FC Gad's goalie prevented a goal. A4p FC Gad's Mugur Aanicăi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mustafa Hamit Saye in the 12th minute of play. James Hänsel kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. When the match clock showed 18 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Mustafa Hamit Saye sped through A4p FC Gad's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Mugur Aanicăi. In the 21st match minute, A4p FC Gad was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luca Penaru to maneuver through the defense. In the 25th minute Mustafa Hamit Saye shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mugur Aanicăi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mugur Aanicăi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ahmet Necdet Yunus in the 26th minute of the match. Dedi Kodu kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Ennio Orsini stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Petru Tărău's shot from short distance in the 28th minute. After 29 played minutes CİCERO got a freekick which was hit by Arcan Sargınal. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind CİCERO's goalkeeper Ennio Orsini, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 35 minutes in the game Luca Penaru did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Ernest Bianu. Ennio Orsini made an important save on a dangerous shot by Iordache Simionaş in the 37th minute. In the 38th minute A4p FC Gad were awarded a corner. Victor Andone went to the cornerflag to take it. Victor Andone made a great header on A4p FC Gad's corner, it was just that CİCERO's Ennio Orsini managed to reach the ball for a save. After 41 minutes, Luca Penaru mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the A4p FC Gad and the CİCERO players grew even worse after the yellow card. Luca Penaru hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Ennio Orsini made a fantastic save in the 48th minute, when Sergiu Maniu sent off a good shot on target.

In the 54th minute Ernest Bianu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ennio Orsini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mugur Aanicăi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mustafa Hamit Saye's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. A collision led to CİCERO getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Geri Zekai hit a great ball. A4p FC Gad made a substitution. Felix Grigoroiu replaced Remus Chițes. Geri Zekai kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. A hard shot 65 in the game by Ahmet Necdet Yunus from a close distance when the talented Mugur Aanicăi managed to make a qualified save. A4p FC Gad's players were relieved. After having played for 67 minutes, Mustafa Hamit Saye managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CİCERO's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mustafa Hamit Saye was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ennio Orsini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iordache Simionaş, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. CİCERO's Dedi Kodu quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Luca Penaru, made in the 72nd minute of the game. After 76 played minutes A4p FC Gad got a freekick which was hit by Felix Grigoroiu. Ennio Orsini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iordache Simionaş, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Taner Tuğkan got free with Mugur Aanicăi in the 82nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 84 minutes into the game, Luca Penaru threw the ball into play from the sideline. CİCERO's Olcay Tekdoğan quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. With an all-out effort, CİCERO's Mugur Aanicăi threw himself towards the right post 89 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Mustafa Hamit Saye, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After 90th play minutes Taner Tuğkan shot 0-3, a short shot which went by Mugur Aanicăi and just under the crossbar into goal. The CİCERO supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing CİCERO would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.