U23 World League

Maidan Arena
Spectators: 7465 (Terracing: 5600, Seating: 1716, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ivan Şumălan took the kick off in the first half of the match. Juventus PTM's Basarab Patriciu suffered a concussion in the 5th minute, after a hard challenge, and had to leave the field. After a rather tough play, Sacando del Medio's David Rey got a free kick in the 7th minute. Ivan Şumălan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 8th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Juventus PTM's Cornel Bourceanu got a good chance for a goal in the 9th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nemesio Emeterio charged in rather forcefully in the 11th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nemesio Emeterio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Sacando del Medio's Nemesio Emeterio got a free kick in the 11th minute. In the 12thth minute of the game Ivan Şumălan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Sacando del Medio's Baldomiro Acevedo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Baldomiro Acevedo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cornel Bourceanu in the 14th minute. Baldomiro Acevedo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ivan Şumălan showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 15 minute of play. A collision led to Sacando del Medio getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Prudencio Oihan hit a great ball. Baldomiro Acevedo came out of the goal in the 22nd minute to try and stop a shot by Juventus PTM's Ivan Şumălan. But to his dismay, Ivan Şumălan quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. When Siro Joseph fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sacando del Medio's protests and gave Siro Joseph a yellow card for diving instead. When Juventus PTM's Ivan Şumălan in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sacando del Medio's goalie prevented a goal. 38 minutes into the game, Cornel Bourceanu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Baldomiro Acevedo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 45th minute, Emanuel Mocanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 3-1 became the score in the 46th minute when Luisito Raebert elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-1 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Luisito Raebert stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Siro Joseph hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. 4-1 became the score in the 54th minute when Ivan Şumălan elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Sacando del Medio's zone, Ivan Şumălan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Baldomiro Acevedo came out of the goal and Ivan Şumălan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Juventus PTM's defense didn't have a chance, in the 72nd minute, when Luisito Raebert scored to the left of an out of position Virgil Lixandru, making the score, 4-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cornel Bourceanu in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Baldomiro Acevedo saved Sacando del Medio from getting behind. Ivan Şumălan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Baldomiro Acevedo having to interfere. Virgil Lixandru made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Rey in the 79th minute of play. 81 minutes into the game, Juventus PTM's Ivan Şumălan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Baldomiro Acevedo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-2. In the 85th minute, Cornel Doman sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Sacando del Medio's Baldomiro Acevedo didn't even have to move. In the 91st minute, Ivan Şumălan ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Baldomiro Acevedo was frozen by the shot and now it was 6-2. When the referee ended the match the Juventus PTM players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.