U21 World League

Луи Айер
Spectators: 7509 (Terracing: 5632, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 150) An unexpectedly hard shot by Kiril Kratunkov in the 4th minute of play forced FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's goalkeeper Marian Bălan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Kiril Kratunkov managed to get in a good position for a shot. DOROSTOL Ss's supporters rose to their feet, but Kiril Kratunkov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marian Bălan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's Marian Bălan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcin Sakowicz in the 7th minute of play. Marian Bălan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kiril Kratunkov in the 12th minute of play. 12 minutes into the game, Kiril Kratunkov cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Marian Bălan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 14th match minute, DOROSTOL Ss was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Slaveyko Tzotzev to maneuver through the defense. When the match clock showed 18 minutes, the score became 3-0 when Kiril Kratunkov sped through FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Marian Bălan. When DOROSTOL Ss's Kiril Kratunkov in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's goalie prevented a goal. Marian Bălan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kiril Kratunkov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Eric Rușanu hit a great ball. The audience was convinced that Marcin Sakowicz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marian Bălan was relentless in the 28th minute of the game. The supporters of DOROSTOL Ss booed when FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eric Rușanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marian Bălan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marcin Sakowicz in the 34th minute. When Valeriu Fărcașu fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's protests and gave Valeriu Fărcașu a yellow card for diving instead. Valeriu Fărcașu kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. In the 36th minute Marcin Sakowicz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marian Bălan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When %teams%'s Marcin Sakowicz was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 4-0 just inside the left pole, 37 minutes into the game. Marian Bălan was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's Marian Bălan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kiril Kratunkov in the 41st minute of play. Marcin Sakowicz's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 43rdth minute, Marian Bălan skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 45 minutes of play, DOROSTOL Ss's Dragolyub Dudekov made it 5-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Marian Bălan was left in no man's land by his defense there! When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 5-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marcin Sakowicz made a kick off. Marian Bălan came out of the goal in the 55th minute to try and stop a shot by DOROSTOL Ss's Kiril Kratunkov. But to his dismay, Kiril Kratunkov quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 6-0. Eric Rușanu's late challenge caught a DOROSTOL Ss's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eric Rușanu helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Eric Rușanu hit a great ball. Marian Bălan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcin Sakowicz, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Marian Bălan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcin Sakowicz in the 68th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcin Sakowicz in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marian Bălan saved FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt from getting behind. In the 71st match minute, FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eric Rușanu to maneuver through the defense. Marian Bălan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcin Sakowicz in the 72nd minute of the match. When the match had gone on for 74 minutes, Marcin Sakowicz put it in 7-0 from a short distance just to the right of Marian Bălan. Valeriu Fărcașu kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Marian Bălan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marcin Sakowicz's shot from short distance in the 81st minute. Marian Bălan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kiril Kratunkov in the 83rd minute of play. Dan Cocârlă hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kiril Kratunkov in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marian Bălan saved FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt from getting behind. Marian Bălan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kiril Kratunkov in the 96th minute of the match.