U23 World League

Eibenthal
Spectators: 7443 (Terracing: 5601, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 125) Abd al-Asis Lacen started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Damian Tender showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ahmed Tahar in the 6th minute of the match. Ferdinand Pociu charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ferdinand Pociu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, RED BLUE STAR's Ferdinand Pociu got a free kick in the 9th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Abd al-Asis Lacen in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Damian Tender prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Abd al-Asis Hemdani fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Damian Tender having to interfere. The supporters of Adab FC booed when RED BLUE STAR was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vlad Ştirbu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 18th minute, Abd al-Asis Lacen made a precise shot to the right of Damian Tender. RED BLUE STAR's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Damian Tender took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abd al-Asis Hemdani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rd minute Ahmed Tahar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Damian Tender saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Albert Panaitoiu in the 39thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nouredine Mimoun, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Albert Panaitoiu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 44 minutes, Victor Răcănel mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the RED BLUE STAR and the Adab FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Victor Răcănel hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. Ahmed Tahar kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. After the first half Adab FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Albert Panaitoiu made the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ahmed Tahar got free with Damian Tender in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 60 minutes into the match, Abd al-Asis Lacen notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of RED BLUE STAR's Damian Tender. Damian Tender was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After 67 played minutes RED BLUE STAR got a freekick which was hit by Octav Ciocan. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Abd al-Asis Hemdani managed to get in a good position for a shot. Adab FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Abd al-Asis Hemdani was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Damian Tender breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The audience was convinced that Abd al-Asis Lacen's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Damian Tender was relentless in the 74th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Albert Panaitoiu in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nouredine Mimoun prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Albert Panaitoiu in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nouredine Mimoun saved Adab FC from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Albert Panaitoiu in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nouredine Mimoun prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Adab FC's zone, Narcis Voiculescu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nouredine Mimoun came out of the goal and Narcis Voiculescu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Victor Răcănel hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Adab FC's Abd al-Asis Lacen got a free kick in the 84th minute. 86 minutes into the match, RED BLUE STAR's goal looked a bit too open when Abd al-Asis Lacen came free, but Damian Tender reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Damian Tender made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abd al-Asis Hemdani in the 91st minute of play. Albert Panaitoiu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Nouredine Mimoun having to make a save. Damian Tender took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abd al-Asis Lacen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Adab FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.