U18 World League

Stade des Indignés
Spectators: 8480 (Terracing: 6361, Seating: 1950, VIP seats: 169) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Fumo Barbarossa kicked off to start the match. Richard Bonnal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcu Hagi in the 3rd minute of the match. Amine Bony struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Șerban Moșanu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LA RABIA DEL PUEBLO. Richard Bonnal stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marcu Hagi's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. After 9 minutes LA RABIA DEL PUEBLO's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Narcis Inculeț who took care of the corner kick. Petrică Pârcălab hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. With a little luck, BlueLionesse's Șerban Moșanu got control of the ball when Jaime Lanusse tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 15 minutes, Mabud Weiser mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the LA RABIA DEL PUEBLO and the BlueLionesse players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 15 played minutes LA RABIA DEL PUEBLO got a freekick which was hit by Mabud Weiser. In the 28th match minute, BlueLionesse was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rareș Pușcașu to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, BlueLionesse's Mihnea Martinaș got a free kick in the 31st minute. 35 minutes into the match, LA RABIA DEL PUEBLO's goal looked a bit too open when Mihnea Martinaș came free, but Richard Bonnal reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jean-Yves Poirel's late challenge caught a BlueLionesse's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jean-Yves Poirel helped the player get up and apologised. After 37 played minutes LA RABIA DEL PUEBLO got a freekick which was hit by Jean-Yves Poirel. Richard Bonnal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mihnea Martinaș, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 47th minute, Marcu Hagi made a precise shot to the right of Richard Bonnal. LA RABIA DEL PUEBLO's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marcu Hagi made a kick off. Richard Bonnal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcu Hagi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Șerban Moșanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fumo Barbarossa in the 57th minute of the match. After some careless play in the LA RABIA DEL PUEBLO defense, Marcu Hagi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Richard Bonnal. The LA RABIA DEL PUEBLO fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Richard Bonnal should have stopped the shot. After 67 played minutes BlueLionesse got a freekick which was hit by Rareș Pușcașu. When the match had gone on for 70 minutes, Marcu Hagi took a quick shot and it went in 2-3 without a chance for Richard Bonnal to make any attempt to save it. With a little luck, LA RABIA DEL PUEBLO's Richard Bonnal got control of the ball when Mihnea Martinaș tried to sneak it across the goal line. 78 minutes into the game, Rodolphe Sueur was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. LA RABIA DEL PUEBLO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave BlueLionesse the free kick. In the 79th minute, Rodolphe Sueur hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jean-Yves Poirel hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. In the 81st minute, Marcu Hagi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Șerban Moșanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fumo Barbarossa in the 83rd minute of play. After 83 minutes, Mircea Stejaru mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the BlueLionesse and the LA RABIA DEL PUEBLO players grew even worse after the yellow card. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mihnea Martinaș got free with Richard Bonnal in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Rareș Pușcașu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marcu Hagi received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Richard Bonnal came out and tried to block the shot, but Marcu Hagi slotted it home off the left post making it 2-4 in the 92nd minute.