U23 World League

Teatrul Viselor
Spectators: 7668 (Terracing: 5751, Seating: 1764, VIP seats: 153) In the 2nd minute Dan Tinu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Giorgi Mamardashvili saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Giorgi Mamardashvili showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vasile Onitiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ferdinand Chirculescu during the 10th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Giorgi Mamardashvili made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Ferdinand Chirculescu sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ferdinand Chirculescu got free with Giorgi Mamardashvili in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 22nd minute, Dan Tinu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Scorpions -MM- fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Dan Tinu who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 27thth minute tested the skills of Giorgi Mamardashvili when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Giorgi Mamardashvili didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Dan Tinu went, in the 28th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. B68 Toftir's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Salih Özcan in the 33rd minute. A collision led to Scorpions -MM- getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Alexandru Zăvoiu hit a great ball. Iurie Cocoș showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nathan Kempf in the 37th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Scorpions -MM-'s Vasile Onitiu got a free kick in the 38th minute. The referee felt a red card was in order, 44 minutes into the game, when Tony Dobos put in a rough tackle. 45 minutes into the match, B68 Toftir's Salih Özcan broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

Scorpions -MM- made a substitution. Mihai Stoleru replaced Vasile Onitiu. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Nathan Kempf to strike the kick off in the second half. Giorgi Mamardashvili took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferdinand Chirculescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 70th match minute, Scorpions -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dan Tinu to maneuver through the defense. 73 minutes into the match, Scorpions -MM-'s goalkeeper Iurie Cocoș had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Benjamin Šeško. 75 minutes into the match, B68 Toftir's goal looked a bit too open when Ferdinand Chirculescu came free, but Giorgi Mamardashvili reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Giorgi Mamardashvili showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ferdinand Chirculescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Fabian Mihuț kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. In the 86th minute, Ferdinand Chirculescu 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. Scorpions -MM-'s Iurie Cocoș played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benjamin Šeško in the 88th minute of play. After 90 played minutes Scorpions -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Eric Cimpoieru. Iurie Cocoș showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nathan Kempf in the 95th minute of the match. When Dorinel Munteanu fell near the penalty area in the 96th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Scorpions -MM-'s protests and gave Dorinel Munteanu a yellow card for diving instead. In the 96th minute, Dorinel Munteanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Scorpions -MM- players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.