U18 World League

Romeo Anconetani
Spectators: 7737 (Terracing: 5804, Seating: 1779, VIP seats: 154) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cristian Ozon kicked off to start the match. 5 minutes into the game, Kobra TEAM's Edgar Mitică nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Federico Falcioni made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Corneliu Ţurcaş during the 7th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The audience thought a goal was coming when Federico Feliziani got free with Gavril Panțâru in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Federico Falcioni stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cristian Ozon's shot from short distance in the 13th minute. In the 14th minute Cristian Ozon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Federico Falcioni saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Kobra TEAM booed when A.c Tre dei Frati was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anselmo Nobile didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristian Ozon in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Federico Falcioni saved A.c Tre dei Frati from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Traian Tiţe in the 28th minute of play forced A.c Tre dei Frati's goalkeeper Federico Falcioni to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 29 minutes into the game, Cristian Ozon cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Federico Falcioni was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Traian Tiţe in the 34th minute of play forced A.c Tre dei Frati's goalkeeper Federico Falcioni to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eliodor Barbosu hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Gavril Panțâru was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ciro Di Felice showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 37 minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in A.c Tre dei Frati's zone, Petru Hristea stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Federico Falcioni came out of the goal and Petru Hristea tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristian Ozon in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Federico Falcioni saved A.c Tre dei Frati from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Traian Tiţe in the 47th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Federico Falcioni prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Disappointed in the 1-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Frank Vinciguerra was the one to do the kick off. In the 50th minute, Frank Vinciguerra 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. Federico Falcioni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgar Mitică in the 53rd minute of play. Kobra TEAM's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Petru Hristea in the 55th minute. Petru Hristea made a great header on Kobra TEAM's corner, it was just that A.c Tre dei Frati's Federico Falcioni managed to reach the ball for a save. Cristian Ozon in the 58thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Federico Falcioni, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Gavril Panțâru showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabio Vierchowod, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Aurel Opincaru during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A.c Tre dei Frati's Fabio Marzo was substituted for Federico Feliziani. The supporters of A.c Tre dei Frati booed when Kobra TEAM was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aurel Opincaru didn't get a good kick on the ball. 81 minutes into the match, Kobra TEAM's goal looked a bit too open when Fabio Vierchowod came free, but Gavril Panțâru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cristian Ozon could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Federico Falcioni made a huge save. Cristian Ozon could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Federico Falcioni made a huge save. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Kobra TEAM had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.