World League

PunisherS Arena
Spectators: 7458 (Terracing: 5594, Seating: 1715, VIP seats: 149) An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaime Porfiro in the 2nd minute of play forced AFC PunisherS™'s goalkeeper Costin Ignătoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Lu Guang Lang had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Witold Ciempa scored 0-1 in the 6th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Costin Ignătoiu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 9 minutes into the match, AFC PunisherS™'s goal looked a bit too open when Jaime Porfiro came free, but Costin Ignătoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cremonese's Calvin Huff got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 10 minutes into the game, Isac Frunză was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. AFC PunisherS™'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cremonese the free kick. After a rather tough play, AFC PunisherS™'s Isac Frunză got a free kick in the 11th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Lu Guang Lang managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cremonese's supporters rose to their feet, but Lu Guang Lang was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Costin Ignătoiu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jaime Porfiro in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Costin Ignătoiu saved AFC PunisherS™ from getting behind. In the 14th match minute, AFC PunisherS™ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciprian Groza to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in AFC PunisherS™'s zone, Lu Guang Lang stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Costin Ignătoiu came out of the goal and Lu Guang Lang tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 17th minute, Jaime Porfiro ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Costin Ignătoiu was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. When Cremonese's Israel Manex in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC PunisherS™'s goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 23 minutes, Jaime Porfiro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cremonese's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jaime Porfiro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jaime Porfiro in the 26th minute of play forced AFC PunisherS™'s goalkeeper Costin Ignătoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Costin Ignătoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jaime Porfiro in the 27th minute of the match. 29 minutes had been played when some careless play by AFC PunisherS™'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Recai Taykurt was slow to take the kick. During this time Cremonese's players had a chance to rest. Jaime Porfiro made a great header on Cremonese's corner, it was just that AFC PunisherS™'s Costin Ignătoiu managed to reach the ball for a save. If Ingvar Lundqvist had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 33 minutes into the game, Cremonese's Jaime Porfiro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Costin Ignătoiu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Jeremias Cruz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isac Frunză in the 35th minute of the match. Costin Ignătoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jaime Porfiro in the 36th minute of the match. Cremonese's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Recai Taykurt in the 38th minute. The corner ended in Calvin Huff almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but AFC PunisherS™'s Costin Ignătoiu did a great save. Calvin Huff might have been able to make a better finish in the 41st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Costin Ignătoiu. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Calvin Huff ran back to his position shaking his head. Calvin Huff received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Costin Ignătoiu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Witold Ciempa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Costin Ignătoiu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 48th minute, Witold Ciempa ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Costin Ignătoiu was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-4. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Witold Ciempa was the one to do the kick off. Costin Ignătoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jaime Porfiro in the 53rd minute of play. A collision led to AFC PunisherS™ getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Fabian Ciociu hit a great ball. Gavril Chibulcutean kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Recai Taykurt missed a clear chance of a goal when in the 60 minute of the game fired away a shot, but unfortunally the ball went out to the Costin Ignătoiu right hand side. In the 61st minute, Cremonese's Witold Ciempa ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Costin Ignătoiu. Costin Ignătoiu yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-5. Cremonese's Mauro Rexino was substituted for Lu Guang Lang. 71 minutes had been played when some careless play by AFC PunisherS™'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Recai Taykurt was slow to take the kick. During this time Cremonese's players had a chance to rest. After 74 minutes, Witold Ciempa made it 0-7 with a short kick to the right side. AFC PunisherS™'s Costin Ignătoiu tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Witold Ciempa got free with Costin Ignătoiu in the 78th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 80 minutes, Israel Manex managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cremonese's supporters crossed their fingers, but Israel Manex was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Witold Ciempa scored 0-8 in the 84th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Costin Ignătoiu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Costin Ignătoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonel Valentim in the 88th minute of the match. After some careless play in the AFC PunisherS™ defense, Jaime Porfiro kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Costin Ignătoiu. The AFC PunisherS™ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Costin Ignătoiu should have stopped the shot. 93 minutes into the game, Jaime Porfiro recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Costin Ignătoiu. Jaime Porfiro showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-10.