National Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35,
Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) DINAMO's Ryszard Borcz 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. The audience was convinced that Ryszard Borcz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mnawer Al Sharaf was relentless in the 2nd minute of the game. Ysmael Marfil made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Osama Al Azmi in the 6th minute of play. The DINAMO fans' excitement grew in the 9th match minute when DINAMO's Ryszard Borcz looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 13 minutes into the match, Albert Filipoiu notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of U21 Kuwait's Mnawer Al Sharaf. Mnawer Al Sharaf was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. U21 Kuwait's Mnawer Al Sharaf played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ryszard Borcz in the 16th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Traian Stoiculescu in the 19th minute of play forced U21 Kuwait's goalkeeper Mnawer Al Sharaf to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mnawer Al Sharaf showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Traian Stoiculescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Mnawer Al Sharaf showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albert Filipoiu in the 21st minute of the match. In the 27th minute, Traian Stoiculescu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The DINAMO fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-4. Henric Casas was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 32 minutes into the match. In the 31st minute, one of DINAMO:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for DINAMO. Mnawer Al Sharaf stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ryszard Borcz's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. The corner went over the outstretched arms of U21 Kuwait's goalie and right to Duro Miner. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. U21 Kuwait's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. In the 41st minute Traian Stoiculescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mnawer Al Sharaf saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ryszard Borcz in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mnawer Al Sharaf prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 46th minute, Osama Al Azmi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The U21 Kuwait fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-4. Disappointed in the 1-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Masuod Al Jalahma to strike the kick off in the second half. Mnawer Al Sharaf took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ryszard Borcz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. DINAMO were awarded a corner in the 56th minute after U21 Kuwait's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Traian Stoiculescu took the corner. DINAMO's Moise Vlădean was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Mnawer Al Sharaf in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Mnawer Al Sharaf made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Ryszard Borcz sent off a good shot on target. Mnawer Al Sharaf made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ryszard Borcz in the 59th minute. DINAMO's Ysmael Marfil played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Masuod Al Jalahma in the 61st minute of play. U21 Kuwait's Mnawer Al Sharaf played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 邓真傲 in the 63rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Masuod Al Jalahma in the 64th minute of play forced DINAMO's goalkeeper Ysmael Marfil to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in U21 Kuwait's zone, 邓真傲 stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mnawer Al Sharaf came out of the goal and 邓真傲 tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of DINAMO booed when U21 Kuwait was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yaqoub Bo Hamad didn't get a good kick on the ball. Duro Miner received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Mnawer Al Sharaf tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 75 minutes into the match, U21 Kuwait's goal looked a bit too open when Ryszard Borcz came free, but Mnawer Al Sharaf reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 邓真傲 sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 87 minutes into the game, Masuod Al Jalahma was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. U21 Kuwait's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave DINAMO the free kick. 88 minutes into the match, DINAMO's Ryszard Borcz sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mnawer Al Sharaf narrowly saved just below the crossbar. U21 Kuwait's Mnawer Al Sharaf proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 91st minute of the match, managed to save U21 Kuwait from getting a goal against them. Mnawer Al Sharaf made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Duro Miner in the 92nd minute of play. Duro Miner received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Mnawer Al Sharaf came out and tried to block the shot, but Duro Miner slotted it home off the left post making it 1-5 in the 95th minute. The DINAMO supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing DINAMO would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.
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