U23 World League

Zagrebačka livada
Spectators: 7719 (Terracing: 5790, Seating: 1775, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sanjin Skelin made the kick off which started today's match. When FC Buzău's George Ţiţeica in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ZG Hakleri's goalie prevented a goal. In the 6th minute George Ţiţeica shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Holer Nolle saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Holer Nolle showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emilian Răduța, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Holer Nolle showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emilian Răduța, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Holer Nolle made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from George Ţiţeica in the 16th minute of play. Holer Nolle showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from George Ţiţeica, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. 20 minutes into the game, Emilian Răduța cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Holer Nolle was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 23rd minute Emilian Răduța shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Holer Nolle saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jasmin Wolf hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emilian Răduța in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Holer Nolle prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Damjan Brozović during the 27th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 28th match minute, ZG Hakleri was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damjan Brozović to maneuver through the defense. When Sven Brezović fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ZG Hakleri's protests and gave Sven Brezović a yellow card for diving instead. In the 34th minute, one of ZG Hakleri:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for ZG Hakleri. The referee gave FC Buzău a penalty, 35 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Ionuț Năsturel, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of ZG Hakleri's Holer Nolle. 0-2. Holer Nolle made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emilian Răduța in the 37th minute of play. In the 40th match minute, FC Buzău was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alex Adam to maneuver through the defense. Emilian Răduța received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Holer Nolle tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Holer Nolle showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emilian Răduța in the 46th minute of the match. After the first half FC Buzău were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Emilian Răduța made the kick off in the second half. Damjan Brozović sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emilian Răduța in the 53rd minute of play forced ZG Hakleri's goalkeeper Holer Nolle to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Holer Nolle took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from George Ţiţeica, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers George Ţiţeica in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Holer Nolle saved ZG Hakleri from getting behind. Holer Nolle made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Ilie Nasta sent off a good shot on target. Holer Nolle was out of position in the 74 minute of play, and Ilie Nasta capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ilie Nasta really showed his touch with that goal: 0-5. A collision led to FC Buzău getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Eric Vornicu hit a great ball. In the 80th minute of the match Miran Komadina sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alex Buzincu skillfully saved the ball. In the 90th minute, Emilian Răduța 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. Holer Nolle made an important save on a dangerous shot by Emilian Răduța in the 95th minute. Jasmin Bremec hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match.