U18 World League

Ruscova
Spectators: 7654 (Terracing: 5742, Seating: 1760, VIP seats: 152) Théophile Cassin started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After some careless play in the Valette Stars defense, Sergiu Oneț kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Moïse Kerbrat. The Valette Stars fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Moïse Kerbrat should have stopped the shot. Marian Novăceanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Redouane Eschbach in the 13th minute of play. Sergiu Oneț could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 16th minute of the match, but Moïse Kerbrat made a huge save. Sergiu Oneț's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 19thth minute, Moïse Kerbrat skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A sloppy throw-in by Eddy Raoult in the 21st minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by FC Ruscova's Iosif Filipoiu. Sergiu Oneț could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Moïse Kerbrat made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Valette Stars's zone, Sergiu Oneț stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Moïse Kerbrat came out of the goal and Sergiu Oneț tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Valette Stars booed when FC Ruscova was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gică Izvoranu didn't get a good kick on the ball. 46 minutes into the match, FC Ruscova's goal looked a bit too open when Théophile Cassin came free, but Marian Novăceanu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Sergiu Oneț made a kick off. Sergiu Oneț sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 67th match minute, FC Ruscova was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sergiu Oneț to maneuver through the defense. When Maxim Hâjdău came up free with the goalie in the 71st minute, the FC Ruscova fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Maxim Hâjdău couldn't finish the play. FC Ruscova's defense didn't have a chance, in the 76th minute, when Raoul Caudal scored to the left of an out of position Marian Novăceanu, making the score, 1-2. Anthony Terras hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. In the 81st minute of the match Maxim Hâjdău sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Moïse Kerbrat skillfully saved the ball. After some careless play in the FC Ruscova defense, Théophile Cassin kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marian Novăceanu. The FC Ruscova fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marian Novăceanu should have stopped the shot.