U18 World League

Stiubei
Spectators: 7443 (Terracing: 5583, Seating: 1712, VIP seats: 148) In the 3rd minute Jose Iyan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Niculae Povară saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 4 minutes into the match, CF REALCipri's goal looked a bit too open when Jose Iyan came free, but Niculae Povară reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 5th minute, Emiliano Sancho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 7th match minute, Manfredi AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andres Gabon to maneuver through the defense. Eugen Brânzaru blasted a shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Valentin Quintun having to make a save. A collision led to Manfredi AFC getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Nereo Abad hit a great ball. After 10th play minutes Iosif Lăzăroiu shot 1-0, a short shot which went by Valentin Quintun and just under the crossbar into goal. In the 14th minute Angel Seguinus shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Niculae Povară saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. CF REALCipri's Niculae Povară played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Angel Seguinus in the 16th minute of play. Angel Seguinus took the ball and in the 18 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Niculae Povară. Niculae Povară dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Iosif Lăzăroiu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Valentin Quintun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vintilă Giubelean in the 28th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Jose Iyan managed to get in a good position for a shot. Manfredi AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Jose Iyan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Niculae Povară breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Valentin Quintun made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eugen Brânzaru in the 35th minute. After 35 played minutes Manfredi AFC got a freekick which was hit by Eustaquio Oriol. After 39 played minutes Manfredi AFC got a freekick which was hit by Emiliano Sancho. Jose Iyan made in the 41st minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by CF REALCipri's Florin Eftimescu. Vintilă Giubelean recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 43rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 44 minutes into the game, Celedonio Chico was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Manfredi AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CF REALCipri the free kick. In the 44th minute, Celedonio Chico hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Manfredi AFC's zone, Iosif Lăzăroiu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Valentin Quintun came out of the goal and Iosif Lăzăroiu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Nereo Abad hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Iosif Lăzăroiu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Manfredi AFC's Valentin Quintun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eugen Brânzaru in the 66th minute of play. The throw-in from Florin Eftimescu in the 73rd minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Manfredi AFC's Saul Arotza. Angel Seguinus's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 74thth minute, Niculae Povară skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 81st minute Eugen Brânzaru shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Valentin Quintun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 83 minutes into the match, CF REALCipri's Vintilă Giubelean sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Valentin Quintun narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Valentin Quintun didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Vintilă Giubelean went, in the 87th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. With a little luck, CF REALCipri's Niculae Povară got control of the ball when Angel Seguinus tried to sneak it across the goal line. A sloppy throw-in by Martin Gogu in the 92nd minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Manfredi AFC's Emiliano Sancho. After a defensive mix-up in Manfredi AFC's zone, Eugen Brânzaru stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Valentin Quintun came out of the goal and Eugen Brânzaru tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.