U23 World League

Rasnita
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Blade Pincini made the kick off which started today's match. 7 minutes into the match, Rasnita's goal looked a bit too open when Alan Dollamore came free, but Nechifor Curuțiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leeton United FC's Downing Mueller played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iustinian Pistol in the 15th minute of play. After 20 played minutes Rasnita got a freekick which was hit by Nichifor Buzincu. With 22 minutes on the clock, Remus Maleș commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. A collision led to Rasnita getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Remus Maleș hit a great ball. In the 24th minute of the match Kent Allan sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nechifor Curuțiu skillfully saved the ball. In the 26th minute Blade Pincini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nechifor Curuțiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rasnita's Nechifor Curuțiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alan Dollamore in the 27th minute of play. Blade Pincini struck a weak shot in the 29th minute. Nechifor Curuțiu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Leeton United FC. Nechifor Curuțiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carson Sobezak, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paul Ene blasted a shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Downing Mueller having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sebastian Condrea in the 39th minute of play forced Leeton United FC's goalkeeper Downing Mueller to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alan Dollamore sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Iosif Doicaru got free with Downing Mueller in the 48th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Sebastian Condrea stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iosif Doicaru in the 52nd minute of play forced Leeton United FC's goalkeeper Downing Mueller to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nechifor Curuțiu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Paz Gledden in the 55th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Paul Ene during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Leeton United FC booed when Rasnita was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paul Ene didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Rasnita getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Gelu Filip hit a great ball. After having played for 57 minutes, Kent Allan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Leeton United FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kent Allan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 62nd minute, Nichifor Buzincu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 63rd minute of the match Alan Dollamore sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nechifor Curuțiu skillfully saved the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Blade Pincini in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nechifor Curuțiu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iosif Doicaru in the 71st minute of play forced Leeton United FC's goalkeeper Downing Mueller to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 74thth minute of the game Carson Sobezak who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rasnita's Nechifor Curuțiu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Leeton United FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Kent Allan in the 76th minute. After 76 minutes, Brown Wilde mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Leeton United FC and the Rasnita players grew even worse after the yellow card. Brown Wilde hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Paz Gledden scored 0-1 in the 79th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Nechifor Curuțiu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 82 played minutes Leeton United FC got a freekick which was hit by Carver Tencer. Paz Gledden fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nechifor Curuțiu having to interfere. When Paul Ene came up free with the goalie in the 88th minute, the Rasnita fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Paul Ene couldn't finish the play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Leeton United FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.