World League

Darth Vader Park
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Constantin Bădila got the match started through his kick off. In the 11th minute, Nestor Fabri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Constantin Bădila's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but David Abeijon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. In the 16th minute, Constantin Bădila got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 19th minute of the match, Feliberto Frederico got a very nice opportunity to score, but Petruț Arapașu was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Petruț Arapașu made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Robustiano Guillem sent off a good shot on target. In the 21stth minute of the game Robustiano Guillem who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s Petruț Arapașu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 23rd minute Jedi Knights were awarded a corner. Baldomiro Tolino went to the cornerflag to take it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joel Bento in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Petruț Arapașu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Joel Bento's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Petruț Arapașu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. After 28 played minutes ★POLI★™★VIOLA★ got a freekick which was hit by Constantin Bădila. Petruț Arapașu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Bento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rd minute Cristian Pricop shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but David Abeijon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s Petruț Arapașu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save ★POLI★™★VIOLA★ from getting a goal against them. In the 37th minute, Vlad Jugănaru hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s Petruț Arapașu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Bento in the 39th minute of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

52 minutes into the match, Jedi Knights's Joel Bento sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Petruț Arapașu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 53 minutes had been played when some careless play by ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Baldomiro Tolino was slow to take the kick. During this time Jedi Knights's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Jedi Knights's Baldomiro Tolino to fire away a dangerous shot which Petruț Arapașu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Bento in the 55th minute of play forced ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s goalkeeper Petruț Arapașu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 57th minute Joel Bento shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Petruț Arapașu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Petruț Arapașu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Bento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Robustiano Guillem took the ball and in the 60 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Petruț Arapașu. Petruț Arapașu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Jedi Knights's Casimiro Herena was substituted for Robustiano Guillem. Petruț Arapașu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joel Bento in the 65th minute of the match. In the 66th match minute, Jedi Knights was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leo Txomin to maneuver through the defense. If Constantin Bădila had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Petruț Arapașu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Saturnino Hitz in the 72nd minute of the match. A collision led to ★POLI★™★VIOLA★ getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Aristide Mugur hit a great ball. Petruț Arapașu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Bento, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Petruț Arapașu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joel Bento, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. In the 82nd minute, Cristian Bociort hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s zone, Joel Bento stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Petruț Arapașu came out of the goal and Joel Bento tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 84th minute Isaac Iban shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Petruț Arapașu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 86th minute Joel Bento shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Petruț Arapașu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Călin Hoisie kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Casimiro Herena in the 93rd minute of play forced ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s goalkeeper Petruț Arapașu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cristian Bociort kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. Jedi Knights were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of ★POLI★™★VIOLA★ for a fine match.