U18 World League

Héctor Ñato Vacou
Spectators: 7553 (Terracing: 5666, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) MasterBets's Emil Goicea started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Teo Hanni didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Emil Goicea went, in the 3rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. 12 minutes into the game, Angel Guifre recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Flavius Galușcă. Angel Guifre showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emil Goicea in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teo Hanni prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jairo Frantzes blasted a shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Flavius Galușcă having to make a save. MasterBets's Flavius Galușcă played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jairo Frantzes in the 18th minute of play. 22 minutes into the match, Atlético y Tiro Rqta's goal looked a bit too open when Gigel Ichim came free, but Teo Hanni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gică Bucataru kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind MasterBets's goalkeeper Flavius Galușcă, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Teo Hanni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cosmin Valeca in the 28th minute of the match. Flavius Galușcă made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jairo Frantzes in the 30th minute of play. Angel Guifre scored 2-1 in the 32nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Flavius Galușcă, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Angel Guifre made a kick off. Atlético y Tiro Rqta's Teo Hanni played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cosmin Valeca in the 52nd minute of play. Flavius Galușcă showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angel Guifre, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. After 59 played minutes Atlético y Tiro Rqta got a freekick which was hit by Jairo Frantzes. In the 61st minute, Cosmin Valeca made a precise shot to the right of Teo Hanni. Atlético y Tiro Rqta's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-3. Angel Guifre sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Teo Hanni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cosmin Valeca, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angel Guifre in the 73rd minute of play forced MasterBets's goalkeeper Flavius Galușcă to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Flavius Galușcă took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jairo Frantzes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the MasterBets defense, Angel Guifre kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Flavius Galușcă. The MasterBets fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Flavius Galușcă should have stopped the shot. Atlético y Tiro Rqta's Teo Hanni played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cosmin Valeca in the 89th minute of play. Angel Guifre took the ball and in the 92 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Flavius Galușcă. Flavius Galușcă dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-3.