World League

Gladiátor Aréna
Spectators: 7563 (Terracing: 5673, Seating: 1739, VIP seats: 151) An unexpectedly hard shot by Ernest Manea in the 3rd minute of play forced FC Gladiators Milošová's goalkeeper Aykan İsmet to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Isac Hojbota took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ľubomír Macák, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Ibrahim Hanif fell near the penalty area in the 6th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Gladiators Milošová's protests and gave Ibrahim Hanif a yellow card for diving instead. In the 6th minute, Ibrahim Hanif hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olimpiu Rizea in the 8th minute of play forced FC Gladiators Milošová's goalkeeper Aykan İsmet to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aykan İsmet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olimpiu Rizea in the 11th minute of the match. In the 14th minute, José Paulo Tinoco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC Gladiators Milošová's Aykan İsmet played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olimpiu Rizea in the 15th minute of play. Aykan İsmet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olimpiu Rizea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 20 minutes into the match, FC Politehnica Timisoara's goalkeeper Isac Hojbota had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ľubomír Macák. In the 21st minute Ľubomír Macák shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Isac Hojbota saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ernest Manea's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aykan İsmet read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 23rd minute of play. The supporters of FC Gladiators Milošová booed when FC Politehnica Timisoara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Almiro Saraiva didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Olimpiu Rizea in the 37th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aykan İsmet prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience thought a goal was coming when Vojtech Abrahamfy got free with Isac Hojbota in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 42 minutes, Timmy Deckbergh mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Politehnica Timisoara and the FC Gladiators Milošová players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 42nd match minute, FC Politehnica Timisoara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timmy Deckbergh to maneuver through the defense. FC Politehnica Timisoara's Isac Hojbota played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ibrahim Hanif in the 43rd minute of play. 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.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Vinny Tusk to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to FC Gladiators Milošová getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. José Paulo Tinoco hit a great ball. Aykan İsmet stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Olimpiu Rizea's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. Martin Crușeveanu took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 62nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Aykan İsmet. FC Gladiators Milošová's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Aykan İsmet showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olimpiu Rizea, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. After 67 minutes FC Gladiators Milošová's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Almiro Saraiva who took care of the corner kick. In the last second Aykan İsmet throw himself and got hold of the ball when Olimpiu Rizea in the 73rdth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. After 74 minutes FC Gladiators Milošová's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Almiro Saraiva who took care of the corner kick. Isac Hojbota took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ľubomír Macák, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Isac Hojbota showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Juraj Šesták in the 80th minute of the match. Anselmo Fioriti made in the 85th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by FC Politehnica Timisoara's Nicolae Nicoliță. After having played for 86 minutes, Ernest Manea managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Politehnica Timisoara's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ernest Manea was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 90th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Gladiators Milošová's goalkeeper Aykan İsmet, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 91 minutes FC Gladiators Milošová's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Almiro Saraiva who took care of the corner kick. 93 minutes into the match, FC Politehnica Timisoara's goal looked a bit too open when Ibrahim Hanif came free, but Isac Hojbota reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Gladiators Milošová's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.