U18 World League

Luck Arena
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alin Alexe made the kick off which started today's match. Daniel Mitescu hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. A collision led to FC Luck getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Gică Eremia hit a great ball. Ciprian Barboni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jean-Paul Akkerman in the 16th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daniel Mitescu in the 19th minute of play forced Boca Gregorian Juniors's goalkeeper Mark Wilhelm to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ciprian Barboni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jeroen Okkes in the 23rd minute of the match. FC Luck's Ciprian Barboni played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Co van Zalen in the 25th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Boca Gregorian Juniors's zone, Daniel Mitescu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mark Wilhelm came out of the goal and Daniel Mitescu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Boca Gregorian Juniors getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Willem Nijemanting hit a great ball. When Kees Zuiverloon fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Boca Gregorian Juniors's protests and gave Kees Zuiverloon a yellow card for diving instead. Ciprian Barboni showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniël Schaeffer, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Daniël Schaeffer was the one to do the kick off. Petru Vişoianu kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alin Alexe in the 56th minute of play forced Boca Gregorian Juniors's goalkeeper Mark Wilhelm to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kees Zuiverloon was shown his second yellow card after 56 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. A collision led to Boca Gregorian Juniors getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Kees Zuiverloon hit a great ball. In the 60th minute, Gică Eremia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Petru Vişoianu in the 63rd minute of play forced Boca Gregorian Juniors's goalkeeper Mark Wilhelm to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Boca Gregorian Juniors booed when FC Luck was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Olimpiu Necula didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bernard Baalman could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Ciprian Barboni made a huge save. After 77 played minutes FC Luck got a freekick which was hit by Moise Ilinca. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniël Schaeffer got free with Ciprian Barboni in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bernard Baalman during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Boca Gregorian Juniors's Bernard Baalman got a free kick in the 84th minute. 85 minutes into the game, FC Luck's Daniel Mitescu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mark Wilhelm made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Mark Wilhelm showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daniel Mitescu in the 91st minute of the match.