World League

Franck Ribery Arena
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Curcio Alonso made the kick off and thus started the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Curcio Alonso in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Martin Tudor prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match had gone on for 4 minutes, Karol Czempa took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Generoso Beloki to make any attempt to save it. Progresul Pitesti's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Florin Logofătu in the 9th minute. A well-hit corner resulted in Timmie Deinse heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. After a rather tough play, Progresul Pitesti's Leonard Moise got a free kick in the 11th minute. Martin Tudor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Curcio Alonso, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Martin Tudor took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Casado Castan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Progresul Pitesti's Vasile Blănaru got a good chance for a goal in the 16th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 19th minute Curcio Alonso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martin Tudor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paul Geeraerts in the 23rd minute of play forced Progresul Pitesti's goalkeeper Martin Tudor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Martin Tudor showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Curcio Alonso in the 25th minute of the match. 30 minutes into the match, Casado Castan had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Martin Tudor. Progresul Pitesti's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Casado Castan was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Martin Tudor took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paul Geeraerts, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner led to Vodka Stars 1949's Erik Véber getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erik Véber in the 37th minute of play forced Progresul Pitesti's goalkeeper Martin Tudor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Progresul Pitesti's Martin Tudor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paul Geeraerts in the 41st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paul Geeraerts in the 41st minute of play forced Progresul Pitesti's goalkeeper Martin Tudor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Martin Tudor made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erik Véber in the 46th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Vasile Blănaru to strike the kick off in the second half. Curcio Alonso could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 56th minute of the match, but Martin Tudor made a huge save. After having played for 59 minutes, Chorache Tofiño managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Progresul Pitesti's supporters crossed their fingers, but Chorache Tofiño was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Vodka Stars 1949 made a substitution. Martin Batalla replaced Erik Véber. In the 62nd minute, Paul Geeraerts 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. Vodka Stars 1949 made a substitution. Nevada Lopez de Toro replaced Casado Castan. An unexpectedly hard shot by Karol Czempa in the 65th minute of play forced Vodka Stars 1949's goalkeeper Generoso Beloki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Chorache Tofiño had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. A collision led to Progresul Pitesti getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Boyde Palmington hit a great ball. Martin Tudor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicias Latousakis, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. Chorache Tofiño struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Generoso Beloki didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Progresul Pitesti. Chorache Tofiño fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Generoso Beloki having to interfere. 75 minutes into the match, Progresul Pitesti's goal looked a bit too open when Martin Batalla came free, but Martin Tudor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Vodka Stars 1949 booed when Progresul Pitesti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karol Czempa didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martin Batalla in the 79th minute of play forced Progresul Pitesti's goalkeeper Martin Tudor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Progresul Pitesti's zone, Curcio Alonso stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Martin Tudor came out of the goal and Curcio Alonso tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Paul Geeraerts got free with Martin Tudor in the 88th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Curcio Alonso's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Martin Tudor firmly grabbed it by the left post. 92 minutes into the game, Nicias Latousakis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vodka Stars 1949's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Progresul Pitesti the free kick. After 92 played minutes Vodka Stars 1949 got a freekick which was hit by Nicias Latousakis. Martin Tudor showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Martin Batalla in the 95th minute of the match.