U18 World League

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Spectators: 7749 (Terracing: 5813, Seating: 1782, VIP seats: 154) FS Kilomani's Kalju Õun 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. Corneliu Chirea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kalju Õun in the 5th minute of play. The FS Kilomani fans' excitement grew in the 16th match minute when FS Kilomani's Kalju Õun looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Aurelian Tunaru sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ernest Strugure recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When FS Kilomani's Kalju Õun in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TAXI-MM-'s goalie prevented a goal. Panait Ferenț hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. Emil Bodnar's late challenge caught a FS Kilomani's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Emil Bodnar helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to TAXI-MM- getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Emil Bodnar hit a great ball. After 25 played minutes, FS Kilomani's Thanos Tulin shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Corneliu Chirea came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in FS Kilomani reached it. 25 minutes into the game, Panait Ferenț was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. TAXI-MM-'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FS Kilomani the free kick. Maarek Lõpp received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Corneliu Chirea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Corneliu Chirea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kalju Õun in the 27th minute of play. The FS Kilomani fans' excitement grew in the 30th match minute when FS Kilomani's Kalju Õun looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Corneliu Chirea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maarek Lõpp, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Nae Neguțu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ernest Strugure was the one to do the kick off. Corneliu Chirea stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kalju Õun's shot from short distance in the 57th minute. Mircea Necșulescu kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Mircea Necșulescu kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Lennart Õlg's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Corneliu Chirea was relentless in the 62nd minute of the game. Mircea Necșulescu's late challenge caught a FS Kilomani's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mircea Necșulescu helped the player get up and apologised. After 64 played minutes, FS Kilomani's Thanos Tulin shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Corneliu Chirea came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in FS Kilomani reached it. After a rather tough play, TAXI-MM-'s Călin Panciu got a free kick in the 66th minute. The long shot by Thanos Tulin in the 67th minute really tested Corneliu Chirea's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kalju Õun in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Corneliu Chirea saved TAXI-MM- from getting behind. After 75 played minutes TAXI-MM- got a freekick which was hit by Mugur Milcu. After 78 minutes of play TAXI-MM-'s Mircea Necșulescu was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. After a rather tough play, TAXI-MM-'s Mircea Necșulescu got a free kick in the 79th minute. When the match had gone on for 80 minutes, Kalju Õun put it in 0-4 from a short distance just to the right of Corneliu Chirea. Kalju Õun succeeded in the game's 83rd minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-5. In the 86th minute, Mugur Milcu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lennart Õlg recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Lennart Õlg's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Corneliu Chirea read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 91st minute of play. FS Kilomani played a much better game than TAXI-MM- and deserved their victory. The TAXI-MM- players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.