U23 World League

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Spectators: 7443 (Terracing: 5583, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) After a rather tough play, TotoRACING's Higinio Romelio got a free kick in the 2nd minute. Celestino Iraitz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Corneliu Chirea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 10 minutes into the match, TAXI-MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Roberto Lucila came free, but Fabian Hudiță reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 11 minutes had been played when some careless play by TAXI-MM-'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Norberto Pelagius was slow to take the kick. During this time TotoRACING's players had a chance to rest. 13 minutes into the game, TotoRACING's Roberto Lucila nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fabian Hudiță made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Liviu Buda in the 16th minute of play forced TotoRACING's goalkeeper Celestino Iraitz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fabian Hudiță made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roberto Lucila in the 17th minute of play. 20 minutes into the match, Roberto Lucila had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fabian Hudiță. TAXI-MM-'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Roberto Lucila was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Fabian Hudiță showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Norberto Pelagius in the 30th minute of the match. TAXI-MM-'s Fabian Hudiță played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roberto Lucila in the 33rd minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Mugur Milcu kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Celestino Iraitz. That made the score 1-2 in the 37 minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roberto Lucila in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fabian Hudiță prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 44 minutes into the match, TotoRACING's goalkeeper Celestino Iraitz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mugur Milcu. Eliodor Iliuță kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. When TotoRACING's Roberto Lucila in the 48th minute got a chance for a shot 48th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TAXI-MM-'s goalie prevented a goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Liviu Buda to make the kick off. Roberto Lucila fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fabian Hudiță having to interfere. Celestino Iraitz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liviu Buda, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Norberto Pelagius sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 65 minutes into the match, TotoRACING's goal looked a bit too open when Nae Neguțu came free, but Celestino Iraitz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Augustin Rednic hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. A collision led to TAXI-MM- getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Augustin Rednic hit a great ball. Norberto Pelagius sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 71st match minute, TAXI-MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emil Bodnar to maneuver through the defense. The corner led TAXI-MM-'s Filip Zdrenţu to fire away a dangerous shot which Celestino Iraitz despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. TotoRACING were furious when Astor Chayo was red carded, 79 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The long shot by David Silvino in the 90th minute really tested Fabian Hudiță's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 95th minute of the match TAXI-MM- got a corner. TotoRACING's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Filip Zdrenţu ran over to the corner to take the kick. Rafael Illart hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. A collision led to TAXI-MM- getting a freekick after 98 minutes play. Filip Zdrenţu hit a great ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. TotoRACING had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.