U18 World League

Maidan Arena
Spectators: 7732 (Terracing: 5800, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 154) Ivan Şumălan started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ivan Şumălan in the 10th minute of play forced Harsh Gods's goalkeeper Henrikas Damkus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Henrikas Damkus showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ivan Şumălan in the 14th minute of the match. In the 25th minute Dangiras Pakštys shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Virgil Lixandru saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Henrikas Damkus made an important save on a dangerous shot by Octavian Oros in the 26th minute. In the 29th minute Virgilijus Maziliauskas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Virgil Lixandru saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Olimpiu Birișu hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Agatas Lavickas stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Octavian Oros fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henrikas Damkus having to interfere. In the 60th minute, Agatas Lavickas 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. 65 minutes into the game, Virgilijus Maziliauskas was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Harsh Gods's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Juventus PTM the free kick. In the 65th minute, Virgilijus Maziliauskas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Octavian Oros managed to get in a good position for a shot. Juventus PTM's supporters rose to their feet, but Octavian Oros was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Henrikas Damkus breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ivan Şumălan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When Octavian Oros fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Juventus PTM's protests and gave Octavian Oros a yellow card for diving instead. After 70 played minutes Juventus PTM got a freekick which was hit by Octavian Oros. The crowd rose to their feet as Harsh Gods's Virgilijus Maziliauskas slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Virgil Lixandru. That made the score 1-1 after 71 minutes of play. Virgilijus Maziliauskas kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. 78 minutes into the game, Juventus PTM's Octavian Oros nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Henrikas Damkus made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Harsh Gods's Agatas Lavickas got a good chance for a goal in the 81st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a little luck, Juventus PTM's Virgil Lixandru got control of the ball when Agatas Lavickas tried to sneak it across the goal line. Henrikas Damkus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Octavian Oros, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Juventus PTM were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Harsh Gods for a fine match.