U23 World League

Ceahlaul
Spectators: 7478 (Terracing: 5610, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's Vlad Buhuș 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Baiona Abad in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mădălin Buzgar saved FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt from getting behind. When Corneliu Druga fell near the penalty area in the 4th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's protests and gave Corneliu Druga a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Discípulos de Ayn Rand booed when FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Corneliu Druga didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 6th minute Nicodemo Abeita shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mădălin Buzgar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Baiona Abad in the 9th minute of play forced FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's goalkeeper Mădălin Buzgar to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 11thth minute of the game Baiona Abad who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's Mădălin Buzgar was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Baiona Abad took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mădălin Buzgar. Mădălin Buzgar dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lain Abeita in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mădălin Buzgar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Maria Abad charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Maria Abad the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Maria Abad hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. After 21 minutes, Baiona Abad made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's Mădălin Buzgar tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Mădălin Buzgar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baiona Abad in the 25th minute of the match. After 25 minutes of play, Discípulos de Ayn Rand's Baiona Abad made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mădălin Buzgar was left in no man's land by his defense there! The audience was convinced that Baiona Abad's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mădălin Buzgar was relentless in the 28th minute of the game. The Discípulos de Ayn Rand fans' excitement grew in the 33rd match minute when Discípulos de Ayn Rand's Baiona Abad 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 0-4 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Mădălin Buzgar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baiona Abad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Aron Neaga during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Discípulos de Ayn Rand booed when FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aron Neaga didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lain Abeita fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mădălin Buzgar having to interfere. After 46 minutes, Baiona Abad made it 0-5 with a short kick to the right side. FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's Mădălin Buzgar tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-5 lead.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Baiona Abad in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mădălin Buzgar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Baiona Abad blasted a shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mădălin Buzgar having to make a save. Baiona Abad did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 0-6 to the left of a surprised Mădălin Buzgar 57 minutes into the match. Sandu Cândea hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. Baiona Abad blasted a shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mădălin Buzgar having to make a save. The audience was convinced that Baiona Abad's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mădălin Buzgar was relentless in the 71st minute of the game. After 71 played minutes FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt got a freekick which was hit by Corneliu Druga. Vlad Buhuș hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Discípulos de Ayn Rand's Baiona Abad got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Obeko Abastas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Mădălin Buzgar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Baiona Abad kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Mădălin Buzgar. That made the score 0-8 in the 77 minute of play. In the 82nd minute, Nicodemo Abeita hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mădălin Buzgar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baiona Abad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 85 minutes of play, Discípulos de Ayn Rand's Baiona Abad made it 0-9 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mădălin Buzgar was left in no man's land by his defense there! With a couple of smart ball manuevers Baiona Abad in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mădălin Buzgar saved FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt from getting behind. The supporters of Discípulos de Ayn Rand booed when FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 98 match minutes in a wonderful position. Corneliu Druga didn't get a good kick on the ball. The FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Discípulos de Ayn Rand were clearly better and deserved to take the win.