U23 World League

URZICUTA STADIUM
Spectators: 7486 (Terracing: 5615, Seating: 1722, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Jose Romildo started the match with the kick off. Teofilo Faro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Turgay Sökmensu in the 12th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, Nicu Maghiran notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of CA Trapito's Teofilo Faro. Teofilo Faro was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 23 minutes into the match, FC Urzicuța's goal looked a bit too open when Baldomero Salvator came free, but Mircea Avacariței reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 33rd minute, Marian Sfetcu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Teofilo Faro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sabin Hreapcă, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. In the 40th minute Sabin Hreapcă shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teofilo Faro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mircea Avacariței took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baldomero Salvator, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Teofilo Faro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicu Maghiran in the 43rd minute of play. FC Urzicuța's Mircea Avacariței played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baldomero Salvator in the 47th minute of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Sabin Hreapcă was the one to do the kick off. In the 57th minute, Andrei Nicola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 61 minutes into the game, Baldomero Salvator cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Mircea Avacariței was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Teofilo Faro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Turgay Sökmensu in the 65th minute of the match. Mircea Avacariței was a little too slow when Jose Romildo got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 66th minute. The score was now 1-2. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sabin Hreapcă in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Teofilo Faro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nicu Maghiran received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Teofilo Faro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 78th minute, FC Urzicuța's Avram Hristea seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Avram Hristea the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of FC Urzicuța protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Avram Hristea had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After 79 played minutes FC Urzicuța got a freekick which was hit by Avram Hristea. CA Trapito's Erasmo Guillelmus couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 80th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for FC Urzicuța. 82 minutes into the match, FC Urzicuța's goalkeeper Mircea Avacariței had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jose Romildo. Turgay Sökmensu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 85th match minute, CA Trapito was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alejandro Gabino to maneuver through the defense. 86 minutes into the match, FC Urzicuța's Andrei Nicola broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Turgay Sökmensu during the 88th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 88th minute, Turgay Sökmensu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 92 played minutes FC Urzicuța got a freekick which was hit by Sabin Hreapcă. In the 92nd minute of the match Erasmo Guillelmus sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mircea Avacariței skillfully saved the ball. The CA Trapito players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.