U18 World League

MORRISON PARK
Spectators: 7745 (Terracing: 5810, Seating: 1781, VIP seats: 154) In the 5th match minute, SAN LORENZO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maximino Ofelio to maneuver through the defense. In the 17th match minute, THE CRYSTAL SHIP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Matei Udrescu to maneuver through the defense. Paul Piersic took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maximino Ofelio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paul Piersic showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernardo Romeo, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. A collision led to THE CRYSTAL SHIP getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Dorel Domnescu hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, SAN LORENZO FC's Clodoveo Corderro got a free kick in the 21st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Clodoveo Corderro in the 23rd minute of play forced THE CRYSTAL SHIP's goalkeeper Paul Piersic to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paul Piersic took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Siro Paio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Clodoveo Corderro hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. In the 29th minute Maximino Ofelio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paul Piersic saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Paul Piersic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Siro Paio in the 30th minute of play. Paul Piersic showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernardo Romeo in the 35th minute of the match. Clodoveo Corderro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Paul Piersic tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Bernardo Romeo came up free with the goalie in the 42nd minute, the SAN LORENZO FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Bernardo Romeo couldn't finish the play. Paul Piersic took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Siro Paio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Iurie Floruțiu kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Maximino Ofelio was the one to do the kick off. Primitivo Salomone took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Basarab Balc, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paul Piersic made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Clodoveo Corderro in the 59th minute of play. In the 67th minute, Siro Paio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Dorel Domnescu got a free kick in the 75th minute. SAN LORENZO FC's Clodoveo Vellito shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 76th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Paul Piersic but with some difficulty. Primitivo Salomone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matei Udrescu in the 80th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Basarab Balc in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Primitivo Salomone saved SAN LORENZO FC from getting behind. The supporters of THE CRYSTAL SHIP booed when SAN LORENZO FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Clodoveo Corderro didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 87th minute, Matei Udrescu managed to get in a good position for a shot. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's supporters rose to their feet, but Matei Udrescu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Primitivo Salomone breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. SAN LORENZO FC's Primitivo Salomone played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iacob Stanciu in the 92nd minute of play. Iacob Stanciu took the ball and in the 93 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Primitivo Salomone. Primitivo Salomone dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. THE CRYSTAL SHIP were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of SAN LORENZO FC for a fine match.