World League

Teatrul Viselor
Spectators: 7456 (Terracing: 5593, Seating: 1714, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Donat Collier made the kick off which started today's match. Maurilio Duque made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sergiu Golescu in the 4th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Piero Quispe in the 7th minute of play forced Scorpions -MM-'s goalkeeper Iurie Cocoș to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 12 minutes into the match, Scorpions -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Favila Villaren came free, but Iurie Cocoș reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. José Luis Carranza's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iurie Cocoș read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. When Eric Cimpoieru fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Scorpions -MM-'s protests and gave Eric Cimpoieru a yellow card for diving instead. After 24 played minutes Scorpions -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Eric Cimpoieru. Dumitru Șişman missed a clear chance of a goal when in the 25 minute of the game fired away a shot, but unfortunally the ball went out to the Iurie Cocoș right hand side. Iurie Cocoș made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Favila Villaren in the 28th minute of play. 31 minutes into the match, Scorpions -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Donat Collier came free, but Iurie Cocoș reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 32 minutes Scorpions -MM-'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Zenaido Aramoyana who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Nova Soccer's corner Donat Collier fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Iurie Cocoș quite easily take care of the ball. Sergiu Golescu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Maurilio Duque having to make a save. In the 41st minute, Scorpions -MM-'s Sergiu Golescu dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. The supporters of Scorpions -MM- booed when Nova Soccer was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zenaido Aramoyana didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dorinel Munteanu, 45 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. The Scorpions -MM- players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Nova Soccer were winning 1-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sergiu Golescu made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sergiu Golescu in the 53rd minute of play forced Nova Soccer's goalkeeper Maurilio Duque to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iurie Cocoș made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Favila Villaren in the 54th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Favila Villaren in the 58th minute of play forced Scorpions -MM-'s goalkeeper Iurie Cocoș to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eric Cimpoieru hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Dorinel Munteanu lost his temper 73 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Iurie Cocoș had in the 75thth minute some difficulties stopping Zenaido Aramoyana's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Scorpions -MM-'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 77th minute, when Favila Villaren scored to the left of an out of position Iurie Cocoș, making the score, 1-4. A collision led to Scorpions -MM- getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Luca Păun hit a great ball. Donat Collier recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Scorpions -MM-'s Cornel Giuverdea got a free kick in the 91st minute. Scorpions -MM-'s Iurie Cocoș proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 93rd minute of the match, managed to save Scorpions -MM- from getting a goal against them. Dan Tinu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Maurilio Duque tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the final whistle sounded Nova Soccer left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Scorpions -MM-.