U23 World League

Lucasz&Matthews C.
Spectators: 7775 (Terracing: 5832, Seating: 1788, VIP seats: 155) Howling Dawn U18's Cyprian Henryk started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Howling Dawn U18's Leon Roldan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vintilă Arieșan in the 2nd minute of play. In the 5th minute Ilie Balaci shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leon Roldan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Felix Ciorănescu's late challenge caught a Howling Dawn U18's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Felix Ciorănescu helped the player get up and apologised. In the 9th match minute, F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felix Ciorănescu to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 12 in the game by Ilie Balaci from a close distance when the talented Leon Roldan managed to make a qualified save. Howling Dawn U18's players were relieved. Cyprian Henryk charged in rather forcefully in the 15th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cyprian Henryk the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 15th minute, Cyprian Henryk hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alexandru Rizescu charged in rather forcefully in the 17th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alexandru Rizescu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Elias Mergildo took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 18th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Virgil Crăciun. F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Vintilă Arieșan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 20th minute Vintilă Arieșan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Leon Roldan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, Vintilă Arieșan dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Leon Roldan, 1-0. After 24 played minutes Howling Dawn U18 got a freekick which was hit by Juan Bittor. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Ivan Andrei managed to get in a good position for a shot. F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s supporters rose to their feet, but Ivan Andrei was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Leon Roldan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Leon Roldan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vintilă Arieșan's shot from short distance in the 27th minute. After 31 minutes Howling Dawn U18's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Marius Miclovan who took care of the corner kick. In the 37th minute, Doru Cârju hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Juan Bittor got in the 38th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Virgil Crăciun handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Virgil Crăciun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Juan Bittor in the 41st minute of the match. Leon Roldan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ilie Balaci, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. The supporters of Howling Dawn U18 booed when F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Horaţiu Miclescu didn't get a good kick on the ball.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ilie Balaci in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Leon Roldan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Virgil Crăciun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cyprian Henryk in the 57th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gerard Way in the 60th minute of play forced F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s goalkeeper Virgil Crăciun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Leon Roldan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ilie Balaci in the 64th minute of the match. 64 minutes into the game, Ilie Balaci cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Leon Roldan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Leon Roldan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ilie Balaci, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. The supporters of Howling Dawn U18 booed when F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivan Andrei didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Ivan Andrei hit a great ball. In the 76th minute, Ilie Balaci left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. Leon Roldan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ilie Balaci in the 81st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vintilă Arieșan in the 83rd minute of play forced Howling Dawn U18's goalkeeper Leon Roldan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 83rd match minute, F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Doru Cârju to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s Virgil Crăciun got control of the ball when Scott Weiland tried to sneak it across the goal line. Leon Roldan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vintilă Arieșan, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. The F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.