U18 World League

BRADUL
Spectators: 7522 (Terracing: 5642, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Pavol Pinka kicked off to start the match. After 4 minutes, Miroslav Kavalec mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC rossoneri SENICA and the FC BRADUL -MM- players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, FC rossoneri SENICA's Miroslav Kavalec got a free kick in the 4th minute. 5 minutes into the match, FC BRADUL -MM-'s Gigel Neculce sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Teodor Takáč narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 6 minutes into the game, Matúš Porubčan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC rossoneri SENICA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC BRADUL -MM- the free kick. Matúš Porubčan hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. Peter Tirpák kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. If Petruț Geangu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 15 minutes into the game, Pavol Pinka cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Marcu Gherasim was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Calistrat Voican during the 19th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Calistrat Voican kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. 22 minutes into the match, FC BRADUL -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Pavol Pinka came free, but Marcu Gherasim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to FC rossoneri SENICA getting a freekick after 23 minutes play. Lukáš Sánchez hit a great ball. Teodor Takáč was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Calistrat Voican showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 25 minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in FC BRADUL -MM-'s zone, Pavol Pinka stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcu Gherasim came out of the goal and Pavol Pinka tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Calistrat Voican hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. FC rossoneri SENICA's Pavol Úradníček suffered a torn muscle in his knee after 40 minutes and couldn't finish the game. In the 46th minute Pavol Pinka shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcu Gherasim saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 48th play minutes Pavol Pinka shot 1-2, a short shot which went by Marcu Gherasim and just under the crossbar into goal.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Petruț Geangu stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to FC rossoneri SENICA getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Daniel Janota hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Lukáš Sánchez managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC rossoneri SENICA's supporters rose to their feet, but Lukáš Sánchez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcu Gherasim breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. FC rossoneri SENICA's Peter Tirpák suffered a concussion after 69 minutes and had to leave the field. When Emil Pătrașcu fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC BRADUL -MM-'s protests and gave Emil Pătrașcu a yellow card for diving instead. In the 70th match minute, FC BRADUL -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Emil Pătrașcu to maneuver through the defense. Pavol Pinka could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Marcu Gherasim made a huge save. The supporters of FC BRADUL -MM- booed when FC rossoneri SENICA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gabriel Pápay didn't get a good kick on the ball. Teodor Takáč showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Calistrat Voican, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. In the 95th match minute, FC rossoneri SENICA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Miroslav Kavalec to maneuver through the defense. In the 97th minute of the match Gigel Neculce shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Teodor Takáč showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. FC rossoneri SENICA were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.