U21 World League

Berca Arena
Spectators: 7680 (Terracing: 5761, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) After a rather tough play, Leones FC's Alejo Louis got a free kick in the 8th minute. 10 minutes into the game, Leones FC's Nicolas Bizi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nistor Arjoca made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicolas Bizi in the 13th minute of play forced -BZF- Petrolul Berca's goalkeeper Nistor Arjoca to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Leones FC's Alejo Louis got a free kick in the 15th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Niculae Oproiu during the 20th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 23 minutes -BZF- Petrolul Berca's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Amador Jakue who took care of the corner kick. Aureliano Obeko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucian Abraham in the 27th minute of the match. Dante Mannie hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. Aureliano Obeko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mihai Opriș, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Nistor Arjoca showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gaspar Sabin in the 32nd minute of the match. In the 34th minute of the match Leones FC got a corner. -BZF- Petrolul Berca's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Amador Jakue ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Leones FC's Amador Jakue to fire away a dangerous shot which Nistor Arjoca despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Leones FC's Aureliano Obeko proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 38th minute of the match, managed to save Leones FC from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emilian Ciprian in the 42nd minute of play forced Leones FC's goalkeeper Aureliano Obeko to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. -BZF- Petrolul Berca's Nistor Arjoca played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicolas Bizi in the 47th minute of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nicolas Bizi made a kick off. 58 minutes into the game, -BZF- Petrolul Berca's Mihai Opriș nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aureliano Obeko made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. In the 61st minute, Leonardo Poz reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Nistor Arjoca. The goal made the score 1-4. After 64 played minutes -BZF- Petrolul Berca got a freekick which was hit by Niculae Oproiu. Nicolas Bizi succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-5 in the 68th playminute. Nicolas Bizi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Nistor Arjoca made a huge save. The supporters of Leones FC booed when -BZF- Petrolul Berca was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emilian Ciprian didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Leones FC's Gaspar Sabin slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Nistor Arjoca. That made the score 1-6 after 85 minutes of play. 95 minutes into the game, Gaspar Sabin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Leones FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave -BZF- Petrolul Berca the free kick. After a rather tough play, Leones FC's Gaspar Sabin got a free kick in the 95th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Leones FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.