U18 World League

Santiago Bernabeu
Spectators: 7825 (Terracing: 5870, Seating: 1799, VIP seats: 156) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Paulino Juvenal kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cornel Vornic in the 3rd minute of play forced COSQUIN SFC's goalkeeper Aureliano Socorro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 11 minutes into the match, UFC Puturoasa's goal looked a bit too open when Jeronimo Gil came free, but Anton Grimalschi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aureliano Socorro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pavel Spãtaru in the 12th minute of play. The supporters of UFC Puturoasa booed when COSQUIN SFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elias Monte didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, COSQUIN SFC's Jeronimo Gil got a free kick in the 16th minute. Lucio Pancho succeeded in the game's 19th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cornel Vornic in the 25th minute of play forced COSQUIN SFC's goalkeeper Aureliano Socorro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 28 minutes of play, UFC Puturoasa's Pavel Spãtaru made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Aureliano Socorro was left in no man's land by his defense there! Elias Monte kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Lucio Pancho managed to get in a good position for a shot. COSQUIN SFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Lucio Pancho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Anton Grimalschi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ruslan Pânzaru charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ruslan Pânzaru the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 43rd match minute, UFC Puturoasa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ruslan Pânzaru to maneuver through the defense. Aureliano Socorro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cornel Vornic in the 45th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Pavel Spãtaru to strike the kick off in the second half. Cornel Vornic sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. UFC Puturoasa made a substitution. Cãtãlin Istrate replaced Ghenadie Bâtcã. UFC Puturoasa made a substitution. Vasile Conac replaced Simion Jereghi. Lucio Pancho hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Aureliano Socorro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pavel Spãtaru in the 75th minute of play. COSQUIN SFC's Aureliano Socorro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eugen Bumbu in the 76th minute of play. After 80 played minutes UFC Puturoasa got a freekick which was hit by Ruslan Pânzaru. Eugen Bumbu kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. Anton Grimalschi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jeronimo Gil, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 86 played minutes UFC Puturoasa got a freekick which was hit by Sandu Botnaru. In the 94th minute, Virgiliu Braga left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The UFC Puturoasa fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1.