World League

Nova Stadium
Spectators: 7527 (Terracing: 5646, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Costel Ţintă made the kick off which started today's match. A collision led to Scorpions -MM- getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Luca Păun hit a great ball. Through an outstanding action, after 7 minutes, Avram Golescu successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Donat Collier in the 8th minute of play forced Scorpions -MM-'s goalkeeper Avram Golescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 10 minutes into the match, Nova Soccer's goal looked a bit too open when Costel Ţintă came free, but Maurilio Duque reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th minute Donat Collier shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Avram Golescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Radomir Zieba came up free with the goalie in the 13th minute, the Scorpions -MM- fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Radomir Zieba couldn't finish the play. Donat Collier kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. In the 22nd minute, Dorinel Munteanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 23rd minute, Nova Soccer's Steve Hyuga ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Avram Golescu. Avram Golescu yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-1. Maurilio Duque stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Costel Ţintă's shot from short distance in the 27th minute. In the 30th minute, Favila Villaren hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Maurilio Duque showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Radomir Zieba, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. The supporters of Nova Soccer booed when Scorpions -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dorinel Munteanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 38th minute, Scorpions -MM-'s Luca Păun seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Luca Păun the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Scorpions -MM- protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Luca Păun had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. 45 minutes into the match, Nova Soccer's goal looked a bit too open when Radomir Zieba came free, but Maurilio Duque reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Avram Golescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Piero Quispe in the 47th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Donat Collier was the one to do the kick off. When Costel Ţintă fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Scorpions -MM-'s protests and gave Costel Ţintă a yellow card for diving instead. Costel Ţintă hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. Donat Collier took the ball and in the 55 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Avram Golescu. Avram Golescu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Avram Golescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Piero Quispe in the 59th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Radomir Zieba in the 62nd minute of play forced Nova Soccer's goalkeeper Maurilio Duque to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Nova Soccer's zone, Emil Bărnuțiu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Maurilio Duque came out of the goal and Emil Bărnuțiu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Nova Soccer booed when Scorpions -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dan Tinu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 69th match minute, Scorpions -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dan Tinu to maneuver through the defense. In the 70th minute Zenaido Aramoyana shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Avram Golescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Costel Ţintă could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Maurilio Duque made a huge save. 78 minutes into the match, Scorpions -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Piero Quispe came free, but Avram Golescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 79 minutes into the match, Scorpions -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Marco Olea came free, but Avram Golescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 80 minutes into the game, Radomir Zieba was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Scorpions -MM-'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Nova Soccer the free kick. After a rather tough play, Scorpions -MM-'s Radomir Zieba got a free kick in the 80th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Costel Ţintă in the 86th minute of play forced Nova Soccer's goalkeeper Maurilio Duque to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maurilio Duque showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Costel Ţintă in the 87th minute of the match. 88 minutes into the game, Donat Collier cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-1. Avram Golescu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Avram Golescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Favila Villaren in the 93rd minute of the match. Dan Tinu's late challenge caught a Nova Soccer's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dan Tinu helped the player get up and apologised. In the 94th match minute, Scorpions -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dan Tinu to maneuver through the defense. Nova Soccer walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.