World League

Láposbánya
Spectators: 7540 (Terracing: 5656, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Witold Gotfryd kicked off to start the match. Nistor Maghiar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Witold Gotfryd, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cédric Payen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Nicky Williamson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ciprian Alexe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Nicky Williamson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciprian Alexe, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Dudu Georgescu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 13th minute of the match, but Nicky Williamson made a huge save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dudu Georgescu got free with Nicky Williamson in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The throw-in from Rareș Comișel in the 16th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by OS IMPOSSIVEIS's Bebeto de Azevedo. In the 19th minute, Witold Gotfryd made a precise shot to the right of Nistor Maghiar. Minerul Baita -MM-'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Nicky Williamson was out of position in the 22 minute of play, and Ciprian Alexe capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ciprian Alexe really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. In the 27th minute Dudu Georgescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicky Williamson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nistor Maghiar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Witold Gotfryd, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Cédric Payen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nicky Williamson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. Niculae Şantăus short, quick shot in the 40thth minute got Nicky Williamson to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. In the 42nd match minute, Minerul Baita -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rareș Comișel to maneuver through the defense. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

53 minutes into the match, OS IMPOSSIVEIS's goal looked a bit too open when Niculae Şantău came free, but Nicky Williamson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dudu Georgescu in the 55th minute of play forced OS IMPOSSIVEIS's goalkeeper Nicky Williamson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Minerul Baita -MM- booed when OS IMPOSSIVEIS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulo Cardozo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nicky Williamson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dudu Georgescu in the 59th minute of the match. In the 61st minute of the match OS IMPOSSIVEIS got a corner. Minerul Baita -MM-'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lucas Lopez ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Lucas Lopez almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Minerul Baita -MM-'s Nistor Maghiar did a great save. 65 minutes into the game, Paulo Cardozo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. OS IMPOSSIVEIS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Minerul Baita -MM- the free kick. In the 65th minute, Paulo Cardozo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 66 minutes, Dudu Georgescu made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. OS IMPOSSIVEIS's Nicky Williamson tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Niculae Şantău fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nicky Williamson having to interfere. OS IMPOSSIVEIS's Dedé de Toledo was substituted for Witold Gotfryd. Nistor Maghiar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dedé de Toledo, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Nicky Williamson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Niculae Şantău, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dedé de Toledo in the 83rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nistor Maghiar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 84th minute of the match, Lucas Lopez tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Nistor Maghiar saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Minerul Baita -MM- made a substitution. Felix Ferenț replaced Cédric Payen. In the 90th minute Dedé de Toledo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nistor Maghiar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nicky Williamson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Allan Shearer, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Felix Ferenț recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Minerul Baita -MM-'s Allan Shearer in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye OS IMPOSSIVEIS's goalie prevented a goal. In the 96thth minute of the game Allan Shearer who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but OS IMPOSSIVEIS's Nicky Williamson was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Minerul Baita -MM- fully deserved thier win.