U18 World League

Lucasz&Matthews C.
Spectators: 7996 (Terracing: 5998, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Jovan Markovič started the match with the kick off. 7 minutes into the match, Claudiu Becheanu notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s Dacian Lixandru. Dacian Lixandru was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Dacian Lixandru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Claudiu Becheanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Ernest Mihele hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. 19 minutes into the game, Jovan Markovič recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mădălin Rotariu. Jovan Markovič showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Cătălin Pintea hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Claudiu Becheanu struck a weak shot in the 29th minute. Dacian Lixandru didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for The Valar. 33 minutes into the match, F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s goal looked a bit too open when Claudiu Becheanu came free, but Dacian Lixandru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 34 minutes into the game, Flavius Lung was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The Valar the free kick. After a rather tough play, F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s Flavius Lung got a free kick in the 34th minute. In the 37th match minute, The Valar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Horea Burtea to maneuver through the defense. Dacian Lixandru showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Horea Marin in the 42nd minute of the match. 43 minutes into the game, Mugurel Seţeanu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. The Valar's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- the free kick. A collision led to The Valar getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Mugurel Seţeanu hit a great ball. In the 44th minute of the match Cristian Maleș sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mădălin Rotariu skillfully saved the ball. 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 wind increased when Claudiu Becheanu made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Dan Aanuţei 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. Horea Burtea's late challenge caught a F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Horea Burtea helped the player get up and apologised. F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- made a substitution. Andrei Vornicu replaced Constantin Ene. In the 53rd minute, Horea Burtea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 54 played minutes The Valar got a freekick which was hit by Horea Burtea. Cristian Maleș took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 55th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Mădălin Rotariu. The Valar's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A collision led to F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Jovan Markovič hit a great ball. A collision led to F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Dan Aanuţei hit a great ball. Mădălin Rotariu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jovan Markovič in the 66th minute of the match. Dorel Joja kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. In the 68th minute, Gigel Vârșan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 69th minute of the match Ernest Apolzan sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dacian Lixandru skillfully saved the ball. The supporters of F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- booed when The Valar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mugurel Seţeanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Cătălin Pintea fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s protests and gave Cătălin Pintea a yellow card for diving instead. In the 72nd minute, Cătălin Pintea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 78 minutes into the game, Claudiu Becheanu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Dacian Lixandru was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Traian Guguianu fell near the penalty area in the 88th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s protests and gave Traian Guguianu a yellow card for diving instead. In the 88th minute, Traian Guguianu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ernest Apolzan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The The Valar supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing The Valar would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.