U23 World League

Eibenthal
Spectators: 7438 (Terracing: 5597, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 125) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gaspar Bastia got the match started through his kick off. The supporters of RED BLUE STAR booed when Valhalla Time was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antonio Solustiano didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Victor Răcănel in the 3rd minute really tested Pablo Ubendu's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. 7 minutes into the match, RED BLUE STAR's Victor Răcănel sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pablo Ubendu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 13th minute, Victor Răcănel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Through an outstanding action, after 18 minutes, Pablo Ubendu successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After a rather tough play, RED BLUE STAR's Vlad Ştirbu got a free kick in the 21st minute. Valhalla Time's Gaspar Bastia got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 32 minutes into the match, Albert Panaitoiu had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pablo Ubendu. Valhalla Time's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Albert Panaitoiu was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Lorenzo Henrico received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Damian Tender tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match had gone on for 39 minutes, Narcis Voiculescu took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Pablo Ubendu to make any attempt to save it.

57 minutes into the match, Valhalla Time's goal looked a bit too open when Narcis Voiculescu came free, but Pablo Ubendu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 60th match minute, Valhalla Time was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaspar Bastia to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victor Răcănel in the 64th minute of play forced Valhalla Time's goalkeeper Pablo Ubendu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Valhalla Time's Pablo Ubendu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albert Panaitoiu in the 67th minute of play. Gaspar Bastia charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gaspar Bastia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Valhalla Time getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Gaspar Bastia hit a great ball. Gaspar Bastia hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Vlad Ştirbu took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 76th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Pablo Ubendu. Valhalla Time's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Vasile Leucuța kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. 82 minutes into the match, Valhalla Time's goal looked a bit too open when Narcis Voiculescu came free, but Pablo Ubendu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Ciro Crescencio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of RED BLUE STAR booed when Valhalla Time was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dalmacio Kiliz didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. RED BLUE STAR had won after a very even match.