U18 World League

PINGO PINGO ARENA
Spectators: 7696 (Terracing: 5773, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 153) Ernest Strugure started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 3 minutes into the game, Mugur Milcu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Leonel Claris was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. From close distance Mário Kempe pressed in the 1-1 goal high up into nets stiches in the right cross 6 minutes into the game. With a little luck, TAXI-MM-'s Damian Şoiman got control of the ball when Silvano Pueblo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Leonel Claris showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernest Strugure, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. The supporters of PINGO PINGO booed when TAXI-MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emil Bodnar didn't get a good kick on the ball. When PINGO PINGO's Mário Kempe in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TAXI-MM-'s goalie prevented a goal. Damian Şoiman made a fantastic save in the 23rd minute, when Mário Kempe sent off a good shot on target. After 31 minutes, Enrique Frasquito mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the PINGO PINGO and the TAXI-MM- players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 31 played minutes PINGO PINGO got a freekick which was hit by Enrique Frasquito. After a defensive mix-up in PINGO PINGO's zone, Emil Bodnar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Leonel Claris came out of the goal and Emil Bodnar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Ernest Strugure had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Leonel Claris showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mugur Milcu, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. After having played for 47 minutes, Mário Kempe managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. PINGO PINGO's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mário Kempe was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mário Kempe to strike the kick off in the second half. Leonel Claris made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Ernest Strugure sent off a good shot on target. In the 52nd match minute, TAXI-MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nae Itoafă to maneuver through the defense. In the 54th minute, Ernest Strugure 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. PINGO PINGO's Leonel Claris proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to save PINGO PINGO from getting a goal against them. Mugur Milcu charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mugur Milcu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, TAXI-MM-'s Mugur Milcu got a free kick in the 75th minute. 77 minutes into the game, PINGO PINGO's Mário Kempe nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Damian Şoiman made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. Javier Dominguez charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Javier Dominguez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 81 played minutes PINGO PINGO got a freekick which was hit by Javier Dominguez. 96 minutes into the match, PINGO PINGO's goal looked a bit too open when Ernest Strugure came free, but Leonel Claris reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. PINGO PINGO walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.