U18 World League

MORRISON PARK
Spectators: 7723 (Terracing: 5793, Seating: 1776, VIP seats: 154) Bacardi FC's Joannes Neels played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emil Josan in the 8th minute of play. When Iurie Floruțiu fell near the penalty area in the 11th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored THE CRYSTAL SHIP's protests and gave Iurie Floruțiu a yellow card for diving instead. In the 11th match minute, THE CRYSTAL SHIP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iurie Floruțiu to maneuver through the defense. Jos Schaerlaekens kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. Jos Schaerlaekens kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kent Moons in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paul Piersic prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 25th minute, Dany-Adams Aelgoet hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bacardi FC's Joannes Neels proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Bacardi FC from getting a goal against them. Dany-Adams Aelgoet sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 41st minute Kent Moons 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 fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Matei Udrescu was the one to do the kick off. After a rather tough play, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's David Anghel got a free kick in the 55th minute. After 59 minutes of play, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Matei Udrescu made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Joannes Neels was left in no man's land by his defense there! The referee felt a red card was in order, 63 minutes into the game, when Dorel Domnescu put in a rough tackle. After 63 played minutes THE CRYSTAL SHIP got a freekick which was hit by Dorel Domnescu. In the 64th minute, Michael Omblets 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. Paul Piersic showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kent Moons in the 66th minute of the match. Paul Piersic made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Kent Moons sent off a good shot on target. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Grigore Bota during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Grigore Bota hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Matei Udrescu kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. In the 83rd minute, Kent Moons hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Basarab Balc sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kent Moons charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kent Moons the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Kent Moons hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. 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.