U18 World League

Stelian - Ivan Arena
Spectators: 7785 (Terracing: 5840, Seating: 1790, VIP seats: 155) In the 2nd minute, Fulko Schwaderer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot by Ionel Manolescu from long distance, 3 minutes into the match, got Hartmut Weidenhammer's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. 9 minutes into the match, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's goal looked a bit too open when Fulko Schwaderer came free, but Alex Ţirpe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th minute, Wawa Doro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 21 minutes, Wawa Doro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's supporters crossed their fingers, but Wawa Doro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 29th minute, Lucian Baran ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Hartmut Weidenhammer was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. The supporters of Tiger booed when Batalionul U23 Dorobanti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Viorel Pârlog didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 35th match minute, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Moise Stejaru to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fulko Schwaderer in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alex Ţirpe saved Batalionul U23 Dorobanti from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fulko Schwaderer in the 40th minute of play forced Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's goalkeeper Alex Ţirpe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 41 minutes into the match, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's goal looked a bit too open when Fulko Schwaderer came free, but Alex Ţirpe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 43 minutes into the match, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's goal looked a bit too open when David Garefrekes came free, but Alex Ţirpe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Raik Sauer to strike the kick off in the second half. Raik Sauer's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 52ndth minute, Alex Ţirpe skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When Wawa Doro fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's protests and gave Wawa Doro a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Batalionul U23 Dorobanti getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Wawa Doro hit a great ball. Tiger's David Garefrekes got a good chance for a goal in the 54th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Raik Sauer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Raik Sauer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's Ionel Manolescu got a free kick in the 68th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, David Garefrekes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tiger's supporters rose to their feet, but David Garefrekes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alex Ţirpe breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Fulko Schwaderer succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-1 in the 83rd playminute. After a rather tough play, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's Avram Panaiteanu got a free kick in the 93rd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Manuel Gebauer during the 95th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Batalionul U23 Dorobanti booed when Tiger was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manuel Gebauer didn't get a good kick on the ball. Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.