U18 World League

Tito Meazza
Spectators: 7495 (Terracing: 5622, Seating: 1724, VIP seats: 149) Juniors FC's Ruben Bizen 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. Juniors FC's Esteve Jerardo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leontin Cotoi in the 7th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, Juniors FC's goal looked a bit too open when Aurel Gorunescu came free, but Esteve Jerardo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Juniors FC booed when ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristi Boboc didn't get a good kick on the ball. Iosif Foltea had great luck who in the 13thth minute grab hold of the ball when Ruben Bizen from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. 17 minutes into the match, Juniors FC's goal looked a bit too open when Leontin Cotoi came free, but Esteve Jerardo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Esteve Jerardo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristi Boboc in the 19th minute of play. In the 20th minute Leontin Cotoi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Esteve Jerardo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's Iosif Foltea played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ruben Bizen in the 28th minute of play. In the 33rd minute Cristi Boboc shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Esteve Jerardo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Esteve Jerardo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristi Boboc in the 35th minute of the match. Bogdan Râmniceanu charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Bogdan Râmniceanu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Juniors FC booed when ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bogdan Râmniceanu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Domingos Sandalio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Antonio Suarez hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the Juniors FC defense, Aurel Gorunescu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Esteve Jerardo. The Juniors FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Esteve Jerardo should have stopped the shot. Esteve Jerardo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aurel Gorunescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Aurel Gorunescu was the one to do the kick off. After 52 played minutes ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's Filip Chițu stole the ball from his opponents and shot the ball towards the upper left corner, but Esteve Jerardo stretched himself as far as he could, and stopped the ball from passing the line. robbing Juniors FC of the goal. Esteve Jerardo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristi Boboc in the 55th minute. 56 minutes into the match, Domingos Sandalio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Iosif Foltea. ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Domingos Sandalio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. The referee felt a red card was in order, 59 minutes into the game, when Leon Jatsu put in a rough tackle. After 59 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Juniors FC! The goalkeeper, Esteve Jerardo, was totally fooled by ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's Cristi Ciuvică, who 62 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. Juniors FC's Esteve Jerardo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aurel Gorunescu in the 64th minute of play. Aurel Gorunescu was extremely unlucky when he, in the 66th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Esteve Jerardo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aurel Gorunescu in the 66th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Delmiro Erruki during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 68th match minute, Juniors FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Delmiro Erruki to maneuver through the defense. 69 minutes into the match, Juniors FC's goalkeeper Esteve Jerardo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leontin Cotoi. With a little luck, Juniors FC's Esteve Jerardo got control of the ball when Leontin Cotoi tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 79th minute, Ruben Bizen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 79 minutes into the match, ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's Cristi Ciuvică sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Esteve Jerardo narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 80 minutes into the match, Juniors FC's goalkeeper Esteve Jerardo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leontin Cotoi. In the 82nd minute of the match, Aurel Gorunescu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Esteve Jerardo saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Esteve Jerardo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leontin Cotoi, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Esteve Jerardo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aurel Gorunescu in the 85th minute of the match. 85 minutes into the game, Domingos Sandalio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Juniors FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 the free kick. In the 85th minute, Domingos Sandalio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Delmiro Erruki kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. Leontin Cotoi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 93rd minute of the match, but Esteve Jerardo made a huge save. In the 94th match minute, Juniors FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Samuel Guzman to maneuver through the defense. In the 95th minute Leontin Cotoi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Esteve Jerardo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.