U23 World League

FC FiratRom
Spectators: 8618 (Terracing: 6464, Seating: 1982, VIP seats: 172) Ejder Baba came out of the goal in the 6th minute to try and stop a shot by Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Dmitry Ilyushin. But to his dismay, Dmitry Ilyushin quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. In the 9th minute, Silvério Velloso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Franz Dubosq showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jan-Olof Svartengren, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Franz Dubosq made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Omero Cobain in the 14th minute of play. 33 minutes into the match, FCFiratRom's goal looked a bit too open when Dmitry Ilyushin came free, but Ejder Baba reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 33rdth minute of the game Dmitry Ilyushin who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FCFiratRom's Ejder Baba was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ejder Baba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dmitry Ilyushin in the 34th minute of play. In the 37th minute FCFiratRom were awarded a corner. Carlo Holse went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led FCFiratRom's Carlo Holse to fire away a dangerous shot which Franz Dubosq despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 43 minutes had been played when some careless play by Merusca F&P - CIMZ's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Carlo Holse was slow to take the kick. During this time FCFiratRom's players had a chance to rest. In the 46th minute, Jan-Olof Svartengren got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

FCFiratRom's Oso Bucuk was substituted for Omero Cobain. Dmitry Ilyushin who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 56thth minute tested the skills of Ejder Baba when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 61st minute Nino Marcelli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Franz Dubosq saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Merusca F&P - CIMZ getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Walmir Pontes hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Oso Bucuk in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Franz Dubosq saved Merusca F&P - CIMZ from getting behind. In the 73rd minute Oso Bucuk shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Franz Dubosq saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Walmir Pontes struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Ejder Baba didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Merusca F&P - CIMZ. Merusca F&P - CIMZ made a substitution. Júnior Vianna replaced Claudinho Sá. Ejder Baba showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dmitry Ilyushin in the 78th minute of the match. 81 minutes into the match, Oso Bucuk had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Franz Dubosq. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Oso Bucuk was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Nino Marcelli might have been able to make a better finish in the 83rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Franz Dubosq. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Nino Marcelli ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience was convinced that Oso Bucuk's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Franz Dubosq was relentless in the 85th minute of the game. In the 91st minute Oso Bucuk shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Franz Dubosq saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FCFiratRom walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.