U23 World League

Iftimie Ilisei
Spectators: 7516 (Terracing: 5638, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) COSQUIN SFC's Julián Alvarez 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. Manuel Lanzini hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. In the 10th minute Manuel Lanzini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicu Arghirescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A hard shot 12 in the game by Augustin Horea from a close distance when the talented Gregorio Diagur managed to make a qualified save. COSQUIN SFC's players were relieved. If Stelian Hulubei had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, COSQUIN SFC's Maxi Meza got a free kick in the 14th minute. Nicu Arghirescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julián Alvarez, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julián Alvarez in the 21st minute of play forced Club Sportiv Medgidia's goalkeeper Nicu Arghirescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of COSQUIN SFC booed when Club Sportiv Medgidia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Romeo Ungur didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nicu Arghirescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Darwin Nuñez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Julián Alvarez in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nicu Arghirescu saved Club Sportiv Medgidia from getting behind. Nicu Arghirescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miguel Borja, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Miguel Borja took the ball and in the 26 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Nicu Arghirescu. Nicu Arghirescu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. COSQUIN SFC were awarded a corner in the 32th minute after Club Sportiv Medgidia's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Julián Alvarez took the corner. Julián Alvarez made a great header on COSQUIN SFC's corner, it was just that Club Sportiv Medgidia's Nicu Arghirescu managed to reach the ball for a save. Miguel Borja kicked well hit freekick during the 41st 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 wind increased when Augustin Horea made the kick off in the second half. 50 minutes into the game, Manuel Lanzini cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-4. Nicu Arghirescu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 54th minute Manuel Lanzini shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicu Arghirescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 56 minutes into the game, Maxi Meza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. COSQUIN SFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Club Sportiv Medgidia the free kick. In the 57th minute, Maxi Meza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 61 minutes into the match, Club Sportiv Medgidia's goal looked a bit too open when Darwin Nuñez came free, but Nicu Arghirescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 63rd minute, COSQUIN SFC's Miguel Borja dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-5. After a rather tough play, Club Sportiv Medgidia's Liviu Alupulesei got a free kick in the 69th minute. Augustin Horea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 73rd match minute, Club Sportiv Medgidia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Augustin Horea to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Club Sportiv Medgidia defense, Manuel Lanzini kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Nicu Arghirescu. The Club Sportiv Medgidia fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Nicu Arghirescu should have stopped the shot. Club Sportiv Medgidia's Nicu Arghirescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Miguel Borja in the 87th minute of play. Nicu Arghirescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Baldomero Salvatore in the 89th minute. 95 minutes into the match, Club Sportiv Medgidia's goalkeeper Nicu Arghirescu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Darwin Nuñez.