U21 World League

Szombathely Aréna
Spectators: 7499 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) Gusztáv Jászberényi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stelian Băcioiu in the 4th minute of play. Szilárd Csikós fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Helmuth Duckadam having to interfere. Helmuth Duckadam showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Szilárd Csikós, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. In the 12th minute Szilárd Csikós shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Helmuth Duckadam saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Szombathely Squirrels's Gusztáv Jászberényi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicolae Boboc in the 14th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, Stelian Băcioiu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Gusztáv Jászberényi. Szombathely Squirrels's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Stelian Băcioiu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Helmuth Duckadam showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Szilárd Csikós, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Balázs Pálinkás in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Helmuth Duckadam saved F.C. YKE from getting behind. Helmuth Duckadam took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dániel Szabadi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dénes Boross sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Balázs Pálinkás could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Helmuth Duckadam made a huge save. A collision led to Szombathely Squirrels getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Ferenc Jászberényi hit a great ball. Stelian Băcioiu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gusztáv Jászberényi having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Szilárd Csikós got free with Helmuth Duckadam in the 48th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After the first half F.C. YKE were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marin Zbuchea made a kick off. In the 55th minute, Pavel Soare hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to F.C. YKE getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Dinu Frâncu hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 56th minute, Ferenc Jászberényi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Szombathely Squirrels's supporters rose to their feet, but Ferenc Jászberényi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Helmuth Duckadam breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Pavel Soare fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored F.C. YKE's protests and gave Pavel Soare a yellow card for diving instead. In the 64th match minute, F.C. YKE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pavel Soare to maneuver through the defense. Helmuth Duckadam made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dénes Boross in the 65th minute of play. Helmuth Duckadam stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Balázs Pálinkás's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. The audience was convinced that Balázs Pálinkás's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Helmuth Duckadam was relentless in the 71st minute of the game. Helmuth Duckadam showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Balázs Pálinkás, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Szilárd Csikós hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Through an outstanding action, after 79 minutes, Gusztáv Jászberényi successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 80th minute, Marin Zbuchea made a precise shot to the right of Gusztáv Jászberényi. Szombathely Squirrels's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. Emanuel Şimoc struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Gusztáv Jászberényi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for F.C. YKE. After 91 played minutes Emanuel Şimoc rounded Szombathely Squirrels's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 0-5. Gusztáv Jászberényi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Şimoc, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched F.C. YKE eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.