U23 World League

CHAMPIONS STADIUM
Spectators: 7477 (Terracing: 5609, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 149) 8 minutes into the match, Champions Iasi's goal looked a bit too open when Aybars Demir came free, but Ovidiu Bojin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pompiliu Constantiniu charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pompiliu Constantiniu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 11th minute, Pompiliu Constantiniu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aybars Demir sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Champions Iasi's Mădălin Pascu got a free kick in the 15th minute. The referee felt a red card was in order, 18 minutes into the game, when Humberto Olivar put in a rough tackle. In the 18th minute, one of TAVHIK FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for TAVHIK FC. A collision led to TAVHIK FC getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Candido Johnson hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manole Crașovan in the 29th minute of play forced TAVHIK FC's goalkeeper Enzo Cabrito to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 29 minutes, Manole Crașovan made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. TAVHIK FC's Enzo Cabrito tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aybars Demir in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ovidiu Bojin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Manole Crașovan did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 3-0 to the left of a surprised Enzo Cabrito 38 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Manole Crașovan got free with Enzo Cabrito in the 41st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. George Vâlcu's late challenge caught a TAVHIK FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. George Vâlcu helped the player get up and apologised. George Vâlcu hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Aybars Demir to make the kick off. After having played for 54 minutes, Aybars Demir managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. TAVHIK FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aybars Demir was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jose Manuel Berguño recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The crowd rose to their feet as TAVHIK FC's Aybars Demir slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ovidiu Bojin. That made the score 3-1 after 64 minutes of play. When Champions Iasi's Manole Crașovan in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TAVHIK FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 79th minute, Mădălin Pascu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Enzo Cabrito didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Manole Crașovan went, in the 81st minute, to the upper right corner, 4-1 was the resulting score. Mihail Soneriu kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Candido Johnson hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. 93 minutes into the game, Gigel Chesaru was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Champions Iasi's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave TAVHIK FC the free kick. A collision led to Champions Iasi getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Gigel Chesaru hit a great ball.