U18 World League

Carlos Bianchi
Spectators: 7532 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Valer Şoimu kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute Valer Şoimu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristian Eleder saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 6th minute Valer Şoimu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristian Eleder saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Deportivo Mukenio's zone, Valer Şoimu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cristian Eleder came out of the goal and Valer Şoimu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 11 played minutes ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡ got a freekick which was hit by Rareș Lucian. Valer Şoimu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Valer Şoimu struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Cristian Eleder didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡. After 20 minutes, Herminio Perfecto mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Deportivo Mukenio and the ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡ players grew even worse after the yellow card. Herminio Perfecto hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valer Şoimu in the 26th minute of play forced Deportivo Mukenio's goalkeeper Cristian Eleder to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Valer Şoimu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cristian Eleder having to interfere. 34 minutes into the game, Desiderio Bieito lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Grigore Săndoi. Cristian Eleder took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rareș Lucian, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡'s Toader Nițulescu got a free kick in the 46th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Desiderio Bieito was the one to do the kick off. Desiderio Bieito hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. The supporters of ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡ booed when Deportivo Mukenio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Apolo Tiso didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cristian Eleder was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Toader Nițulescu. The supporters of ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡ booed when Deportivo Mukenio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erasmo Admon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Herminio Perfecto was shown his second yellow card after 63 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Herminio Perfecto kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Rareș Lucian recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Cristian Eleder was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but David Zdrenţu showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 73 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valer Şoimu in the 80th minute of play forced Deportivo Mukenio's goalkeeper Cristian Eleder to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 82 minutes into the match, Deportivo Mukenio's Desiderio Bieito sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Grigore Săndoi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 83 minutes into the game, Remus Miu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Deportivo Mukenio the free kick. After 83 played minutes ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡ got a freekick which was hit by Remus Miu. After 84 played minutes, Deportivo Mukenio's Angelo Pero shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Grigore Săndoi came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Deportivo Mukenio reached it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valer Şoimu in the 86th minute of play forced Deportivo Mukenio's goalkeeper Cristian Eleder to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rareș Lucian might have been able to make a better finish in the 87th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Cristian Eleder. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rareș Lucian ran back to his position shaking his head. When Apolo Tiso fell near the penalty area in the 95th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Deportivo Mukenio's protests and gave Apolo Tiso a yellow card for diving instead. In the 95th minute, Apolo Tiso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 96th minute Toader Nițulescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cristian Eleder saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.