U23 World League

Phoenix Field
Spectators: 7547 (Terracing: 5662, Seating: 1735, VIP seats: 150) If Pacho Mondejar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Ionel Panaitoiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pacho Mondejar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 8 minutes into the game, Andoitz Talavera was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Salud y República's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Phoenix Strikers the free kick. In the 8th minute, Andoitz Talavera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Juan Carlos Suciu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Denis Brânzaș in the 11th minute of play. Andoitz Talavera received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Ionel Panaitoiu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some careless play in the Phoenix Strikers defense, Pacho Mondejar kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ionel Panaitoiu. The Phoenix Strikers fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ionel Panaitoiu should have stopped the shot. After having played for 19 minutes, Adulfo Teresa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Salud y República's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adulfo Teresa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ionel Panaitoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pacho Mondejar in the 21st minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pacho Mondejar in the 21st minute of play forced Phoenix Strikers's goalkeeper Ionel Panaitoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pacho Mondejar in the 27th minute of play forced Phoenix Strikers's goalkeeper Ionel Panaitoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Pacho Mondejar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Phoenix Strikers's Ionel Panaitoiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pacho Mondejar in the 29th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Cazimir Ceaușu during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Phoenix Strikers getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Cazimir Ceaușu hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andoitz Talavera in the 31st minute of play forced Phoenix Strikers's goalkeeper Ionel Panaitoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pacho Mondejar in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ionel Panaitoiu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pacho Mondejar in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ionel Panaitoiu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 37 minutes of play, Salud y República's Pacho Mondejar made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ionel Panaitoiu was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 42nd minute, Pacho Mondejar left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Salud y República fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. After 44 played minutes Salud y República got a freekick which was hit by Berto Calatayud. Ionel Panaitoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andoitz Talavera in the 48th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Horaţiu Dinulescu stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After some careless play in the Phoenix Strikers defense, Pacho Mondejar kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ionel Panaitoiu. The Phoenix Strikers fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ionel Panaitoiu should have stopped the shot. Andoitz Talavera kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Phoenix Strikers's Ionel Panaitoiu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 71st minute of the match, managed to save Phoenix Strikers from getting a goal against them. The crowd rose to their feet as Pacho Mondejar kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Ionel Panaitoiu. That made the score 0-5 in the 71 minute of play. In the 74th minute, Pacho Mondejar reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Ionel Panaitoiu. The goal made the score 0-6. Cai Ocaña sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Juan Carlos Suciu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Horaţiu Dinulescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Pacho Mondejar in the 82ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ionel Panaitoiu, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 94th minute, Pacho Mondejar made a precise shot to the right of Ionel Panaitoiu. Phoenix Strikers's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-7.