U18 World League

Nanddo Stadion
Spectators: 7549 (Terracing: 5663, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Abrudan in the 11th minute of play forced Rákóczifalva SE's goalkeeper Gábor Vadas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the game, Alex Team's Luca Humă nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gábor Vadas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Adam Abrudan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dávid Ambrus took the ball and in the 20 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Lucrețiu Arseanu. Lucrețiu Arseanu 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. The supporters of Alex Team booed when Rákóczifalva SE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Endre Dénes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gábor Vadas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adam Abrudan, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. 1-2 became the score in the 28th minute when Adam Abrudan elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Rákóczifalva SE's Dávid Ambrus got a good chance for a goal in the 33rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Niculae Ştercă hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. Lucrețiu Arseanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pál Fülöp in the 34th minute of play. Dávid Ambrus's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Lucrețiu Arseanu firmly grabbed it by the left post. After having played for 38 minutes, Adam Abrudan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Alex Team's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adam Abrudan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Alex Team booed when Rákóczifalva SE was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Félix Pénzes didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

The wind increased when Dávid Ambrus made the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luca Humă in the 55th minute of play forced Rákóczifalva SE's goalkeeper Gábor Vadas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 62 minutes, Félix Pénzes mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rákóczifalva SE and the Alex Team players grew even worse after the yellow card. 64 minutes into the match, Adam Abrudan notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of Rákóczifalva SE's Gábor Vadas. Gábor Vadas was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When Rákóczifalva SE's Dávid Ambrus in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alex Team's goalie prevented a goal. In the 74th minute Dávid Ambrus shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucrețiu Arseanu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dávid Ambrus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lucrețiu Arseanu having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Pál Fülöp managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rákóczifalva SE's supporters rose to their feet, but Pál Fülöp was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lucrețiu Arseanu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Lucrețiu Arseanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dávid Ambrus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 87 minutes into the match, Alex Team's goal looked a bit too open when Pál Fülöp came free, but Lucrețiu Arseanu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pál Fülöp blasted a shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lucrețiu Arseanu having to make a save. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Alex Team had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.