U18 World League

MORRISON PARK
Spectators: 7772 (Terracing: 5830, Seating: 1787, VIP seats: 155) Geronimo Maule made the kick off and thus started the match. After having played for 3 minutes, Iacob Stanciu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's supporters crossed their fingers, but Iacob Stanciu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the match clock showed 8 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Matei Udrescu sped through Alvoha FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Valentin Garaile. Geronimo Maule took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Paul Piersic. Paul Piersic dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Paul Piersic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Geronimo Maule in the 19th minute of play. After having played for 21 minutes, Ermegildo Orlondo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Alvoha FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ermegildo Orlondo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Paul Piersic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Miguel Frascuelo in the 25th minute of play. When Mihai Staicu fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored THE CRYSTAL SHIP's protests and gave Mihai Staicu a yellow card for diving instead. Mihai Staicu hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Geronimo Maule sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Paul Piersic stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Geronimo Maule's shot from short distance in the 33rd minute. THE CRYSTAL SHIP were awarded a corner in the 36th minute after Alvoha FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Dorel Domnescu took the corner. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iurie Floruțiu in the 40th minute of play forced Alvoha FC's goalkeeper Valentin Garaile to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 42 minutes into the match, Basarab Balc had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Valentin Garaile. Alvoha FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Basarab Balc was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. After a defensive mix-up in Alvoha FC's zone, Iacob Stanciu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Valentin Garaile came out of the goal and Iacob Stanciu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Matei Udrescu stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 55 minutes into the game, Enzo Froylan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Alvoha FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave THE CRYSTAL SHIP the free kick. After 55 played minutes Alvoha FC got a freekick which was hit by Enzo Froylan. 56 minutes into the match, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Dorel Domnescu broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The supporters of THE CRYSTAL SHIP booed when Alvoha FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arnaldo Fliz didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Matei Udrescu in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Valentin Garaile saved Alvoha FC from getting behind. In the 63rd minute, Ermegildo Orlondo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 66th minute Matei Udrescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Valentin Garaile saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 68 played minutes THE CRYSTAL SHIP got a freekick which was hit by Basarab Hâjdău. The audience thought a goal was coming when Geronimo Maule got free with Paul Piersic in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 79 minutes into the match, Alvoha FC's Ermegildo Orlondo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Paul Piersic narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 85th match minute, THE CRYSTAL SHIP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Grigore Bota to maneuver through the defense. Serafino Pere, 86 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. In the 90th minute, Basarab Balc ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Valentin Garaile was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-2. After a rather tough play, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Grigore Bota got a free kick in the 98th minute. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.