U18 World League

Stadionul Ripensia
Spectators: 7706 (Terracing: 5781, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Maximiliano Salomon made the kick off which started today's match. Nichifor Badea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maximiliano Salomon in the 3rd minute of play. When Narcis Arapașu fell near the penalty area in the 5th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's protests and gave Narcis Arapașu a yellow card for diving instead. Danilo Leobardo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 6th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Nichifor Badea. MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Costel Vlas got free with Epifanio Loco in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ⱨ₳₵ɆĐØⱤ ĐɆ ØⱤØ₴'s Epifanio Loco proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 13th minute of the match, managed to save Ⱨ₳₵ɆĐØⱤ ĐɆ ØⱤØ₴ from getting a goal against them. After 13 minutes, Gregorio Koldobika mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ⱨ₳₵ɆĐØⱤ ĐɆ ØⱤØ₴ and the MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 14 played minutes Ⱨ₳₵ɆĐØⱤ ĐɆ ØⱤØ₴ got a freekick which was hit by Gregorio Koldobika. After 23 played minutes MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV got a freekick which was hit by Stelian Gligan. With a little luck, Ⱨ₳₵ɆĐØⱤ ĐɆ ØⱤØ₴'s Epifanio Loco got control of the ball when Adrian Gherasim tried to sneak it across the goal line. MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Nichifor Badea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gaston Demario in the 28th minute of play. Nichifor Badea showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gaston Demario, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. 33 minutes into the game, Costel Vlas cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Epifanio Loco was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. David Ene kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. In the 38th match minute, Ⱨ₳₵ɆĐØⱤ ĐɆ ØⱤØ₴ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gregorio Koldobika to maneuver through the defense. Nichifor Badea came out of the goal in the 46th minute to try and stop a shot by Ⱨ₳₵ɆĐØⱤ ĐɆ ØⱤØ₴'s Maximiliano Salomon. But to his dismay, Maximiliano Salomon quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Ⱨ₳₵ɆĐØⱤ ĐɆ ØⱤØ₴'s Igor Emenon was substituted for Zeledon Ovando. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Costel Vlas to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Ⱨ₳₵ɆĐØⱤ ĐɆ ØⱤØ₴ booed when MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Răzvan Moșneanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nichifor Badea was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Danilo Leobardo. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Răzvan Moșneanu during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Răzvan Moșneanu hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Maximiliano Salomon came free with the goalkeeper in the 62nd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Nichifor Badea could save by the left post. In the 67th minute, Gaston Demario left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ⱨ₳₵ɆĐØⱤ ĐɆ ØⱤØ₴ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-3. Epifanio Loco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Costel Vlas, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Through an outstanding action, after 74 minutes, Nichifor Badea successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 77th minute, David Ene hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Nicodim Agulescu hit a great ball. When Ⱨ₳₵ɆĐØⱤ ĐɆ ØⱤØ₴'s Gaston Demario in the 81st minute got a chance for a shot 81st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, MCB Timisoara 1921 BTV's Nichifor Badea got control of the ball when Maximiliano Salomon tried to sneak it across the goal line. Maximiliano Salomon succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-4 in the 89th playminute. In the 93rd minute, David Ene hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The long shot by Danilo Leobardo in the 94th minute really tested Nichifor Badea's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Ⱨ₳₵ɆĐØⱤ ĐɆ ØⱤØ₴ had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.