U18 World League

LA PIARA
Spectators: 7561 (Terracing: 5672, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 151) If Luca Udurbac had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Horea Cutieru fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arsenio Izel having to interfere. Arsenio Izel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicolae Pădureanu in the 7th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Armando Orlan in the 11th minute of play forced FC Maci -MM-'s goalkeeper Bogdan Neaga to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, FC Maci -MM-'s Luca Udurbac got a free kick in the 11th minute. Arsenio Izel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Horea Cutieru, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. A collision led to FC Maci -MM- getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Cezar Boia hit a great ball. After 29 played minutes FC Maci -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Mihai Cîrțu. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Boris Spassky during the 31st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to FC Maci -MM- getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Boris Spassky hit a great ball. 35 minutes into the match, CF JABATOS's goal looked a bit too open when Luca Udurbac came free, but Arsenio Izel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luca Udurbac in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arsenio Izel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Arsenio Izel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Horea Cutieru in the 46th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Luca Udurbac was the one to do the kick off. Luca Udurbac's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arsenio Izel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 55th minute of play. Nicolae Pădureanu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Romulo Florinio charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Romulo Florinio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 68th match minute, CF JABATOS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Angel Bitxintxo to maneuver through the defense. In the 70thth minute of the game Nicolae Pădureanu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but CF JABATOS's Arsenio Izel was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 72 minutes, Zacarias Santo mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CF JABATOS and the FC Maci -MM- players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to CF JABATOS getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Zacarias Santo hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nicolae Pădureanu during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 76th match minute, CF JABATOS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Urbano Nofre to maneuver through the defense. Angel Bitxintxo's late challenge caught a FC Maci -MM-'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Angel Bitxintxo helped the player get up and apologised. Cezar Boia charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cezar Boia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Cezar Boia kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Luca Udurbac's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arsenio Izel was relentless in the 83rd minute of the game. Cezar Boia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When FC Maci -MM-'s Luca Udurbac in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CF JABATOS's goalie prevented a goal. Eugen Spoială recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. FC Maci -MM-'s players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.