U23 World League

Stelian - Ivan Arena
Spectators: 8115 (Terracing: 6088, Seating: 1866, VIP seats: 161) Tạ Mara started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Rareș Hănescu charged in rather forcefully in the 10th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rareș Hănescu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 10 played minutes Batalionul U23 Dorobanti got a freekick which was hit by Rareș Hănescu. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tạ Mara in the 20th minute of play forced Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's goalkeeper Igor Kelemen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Teobald Bator took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Karl-Michael Brask, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Igor Kelemen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Szymon Grunwalski in the 25th minute of the match. After having played for 28 minutes, Tạ Mara managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Legia Warszawa 【L】's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tạ Mara was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 29th minute Karol Czerniejewski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Igor Kelemen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Long Bang Qiang's late challenge caught a Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Long Bang Qiang helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Legia Warszawa 【L】's Long Bang Qiang got a free kick in the 34th minute. With a little luck, Legia Warszawa 【L】's Teobald Bator got control of the ball when Karl-Michael Brask tried to sneak it across the goal line. Karl-Michael Brask struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Teobald Bator didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Batalionul U23 Dorobanti. 40 minutes into the game, Tanek Wolniewicz threw the ball into play from the sideline. Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's Wagner Doro quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 46th minute, Szymon Grunwalski 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 a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Karl-Michael Brask to strike the kick off in the second half. Teobald Bator took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wagner Doro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 61 minutes into the game, Karol Czerniejewski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Igor Kelemen was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Igor Kelemen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tạ Mara in the 73rd minute of play. The supporters of Legia Warszawa 【L】 booed when Batalionul U23 Dorobanti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paul Stoian didn't get a good kick on the ball. Batalionul U23 Dorobanti made a substitution. Diego Tristan replaced Rareș Hănescu. A collision led to Batalionul U23 Dorobanti getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Paul Stoian hit a great ball. After 84 minutes, Diego Tristan mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Batalionul U23 Dorobanti and the Legia Warszawa 【L】 players grew even worse after the yellow card. Diego Tristan kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. After 88 played minutes Batalionul U23 Dorobanti got a freekick which was hit by Paul Stoian. Tạ Mara blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Igor Kelemen having to make a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ernie Ball in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Teobald Bator saved Legia Warszawa 【L】 from getting behind. In the 95th match minute, Legia Warszawa 【L】 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Karol Czerniejewski to maneuver through the defense. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Legia Warszawa 【L】 had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.