U18 World League

NATIONAL ARENA
Spectators: 7511 (Terracing: 5634, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Baltasar Marquez made the kick off which started today's match. A hard shot 7 in the game by Costică Mangra from a close distance when the talented Celso Oto managed to make a qualified save. GUSESI's players were relieved. 8 minutes into the game, one of UFC STEAUA:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. UFC STEAUA:s Felix Cosoreanu showed great skill when he stopped Tiburcio Cuartio:s penalty. An unexpected shot in the 14th minute by Costică Mangra got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Celso Oto made an important save on a dangerous shot by Costică Mangra in the 17th minute. 20 minutes into the game, Corneliu Hurezeanu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Celso Oto was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The UFC STEAUA fans' excitement grew in the 23rd match minute when UFC STEAUA's Costică Mangra looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Mugur Petruescu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Celso Oto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Celso Oto was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Iosif Călin showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 32 minute of play. Celso Oto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Corneliu Hurezeanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Eustaquio Ekhi hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. 42 minutes into the match, GUSESI's goalkeeper Celso Oto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Costică Mangra. After 43 played minutes GUSESI got a freekick which was hit by Isaias Rafe. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mugur Petruescu in the 44th minute of play forced GUSESI's goalkeeper Celso Oto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Costică Mangra in the 46th minute of play forced GUSESI's goalkeeper Celso Oto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Costică Mangra to strike the kick off in the second half. Eliodor Bărăian struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Celso Oto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for UFC STEAUA. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Baltasar Marquez during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Baltasar Marquez kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. In the 56th minute, Mugur Petruescu got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Eliodor Bărăian managed to get in a good position for a shot. UFC STEAUA's supporters rose to their feet, but Eliodor Bărăian was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Celso Oto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Celso Oto didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Costică Mangra went, in the 60th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-0 was the resulting score. Celso Oto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eliodor Bărăian, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Celso Oto didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Iosif Călin went, in the 71st minute, to the upper right corner, 5-0 was the resulting score. After having played for 76 minutes, Mugur Petruescu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. UFC STEAUA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mugur Petruescu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Costică Mangra in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Celso Oto saved GUSESI from getting behind. Celso Oto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Corneliu Hurezeanu in the 83rd minute of the match. Celso Oto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Corneliu Hurezeanu in the 87th minute of the match. Kevin Keegan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Celso Oto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Corneliu Hurezeanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Corneliu Hurezeanu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Celso Oto having to make a save. When the referee ended the match the UFC STEAUA players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.