World League

Magpie Stadium
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) -BZF- Valea Buzăului's Inge Askelöf started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 4th minute Inge Askelöf shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christian Kerville saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The corner ended in David Cărtărescu almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Elderslie Magpies's Christian Kerville did a great save. After 9 played minutes Elderslie Magpies got a freekick which was hit by Arty Behla. 10 minutes into the match, Elderslie Magpies's goal looked a bit too open when Inge Askelöf came free, but Christian Kerville reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christian Kerville showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ionuț Jităreanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Christian Kerville showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dănuț Roman, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. In the 17th minute Dominik Brett shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christian Kerville saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 18th minute Inge Askelöf shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christian Kerville saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Neal Weatherby kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dănuț Roman in the 20th minute of play forced Elderslie Magpies's goalkeeper Christian Kerville to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 22 minutes into the match, Ovidio Etxekopar had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Panait Frânculescu. -BZF- Valea Buzăului's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ovidio Etxekopar was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Panait Frânculescu made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Neal Weatherby sent off a good shot on target. Elderslie Magpies's Christian Kerville played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Inge Askelöf in the 27th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, Elderslie Magpies's goal looked a bit too open when Ionuț Jităreanu came free, but Christian Kerville reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 33rd minute, Dănuț Roman got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Inge Askelöf in the 39th minute of play forced Elderslie Magpies's goalkeeper Christian Kerville to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Panait Frânculescu made a fantastic save in the 41st minute, when Neal Weatherby sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Neal Weatherby got free with Panait Frânculescu in the 44th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 45th match minute, Elderslie Magpies was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Steven Chaptal to maneuver through the defense. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Steven Chaptal was the one to do the kick off. Panait Frânculescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rick Souness, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Elderslie Magpies's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Rick Souness in the 55th minute. The corner led to Elderslie Magpies's Ovidio Etxekopar getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Christian Kerville made a fantastic save in the 63rd minute, when Dănuț Roman sent off a good shot on target. 1-3 became the score in the 65th minute when Dănuț Roman elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. The supporters of -BZF- Valea Buzăului booed when Elderslie Magpies was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Earl Prince didn't get a good kick on the ball. Elderslie Magpies's Christian Kerville proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save Elderslie Magpies from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Elderslie Magpies getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Steven Chaptal hit a great ball. Christian Kerville took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ionuț Jităreanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Christian Kerville took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dag Liljeström, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 79 minutes into the match, -BZF- Valea Buzăului's goal looked a bit too open when Steven Chaptal came free, but Panait Frânculescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christian Kerville made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dominik Brett in the 83rd minute. Christian Kerville took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ionuț Jităreanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 87 minutes had been played when some careless play by Elderslie Magpies's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. David Cărtărescu was slow to take the kick. During this time -BZF- Valea Buzăului's players had a chance to rest. Elderslie Magpies's Christian Kerville proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to save Elderslie Magpies from getting a goal against them. Dănuț Roman could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Christian Kerville made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ionuț Jităreanu in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Christian Kerville prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 92 played minutes Elderslie Magpies got a freekick which was hit by Ovidio Etxekopar. In a very dangerous position, a player in Elderslie Magpies fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 92nd minute. Penalty! In the 101st minute, Ionuț Jităreanu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Christian Kerville was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-5. When the final whistle sounded -BZF- Valea Buzăului left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Elderslie Magpies.