U23 World League

KANDANG SAPI
Spectators: 8007 (Terracing: 6007, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 159) In the 7th minute, Amaury Hulsen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 9th minute, Bawang Merah 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 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind SAPI FC's goalkeeper Anak Habib, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Bawang Merah got free with Manuel Tufescu in the 13th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 15 minutes into the match, SAPI FC's Bawang Merah sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Manuel Tufescu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 16 minutes into the match, FC MCM's goalkeeper Manuel Tufescu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bawang Merah. After 22 minutes SAPI FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Olimpiu Şimoc who took care of the corner kick. FC MCM's Olimpiu Şimoc was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Anak Habib in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. FC MCM's attentive Corneliu Dragușin managed to snatch the ball when Luisito Txordon made a throw-in in the 24th minute of the game. Anak Habib took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amaury Hulsen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amaury Hulsen in the 27th minute of play forced SAPI FC's goalkeeper Anak Habib to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zhu Liang Fei made in the 30th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by SAPI FC's Luisito Txordon. Bawang Merah could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Manuel Tufescu made a huge save. Anak Habib showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albert Pricop in the 33rd minute of the match. Anak Habib showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amaury Hulsen in the 38th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in SAPI FC's zone, Amaury Hulsen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anak Habib came out of the goal and Amaury Hulsen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A throw-in in the 44th minute of the game was made by Zhu Liang Fei with Allan Clementsson as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Anak Habib showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amaury Hulsen in the 46th minute of the match.

The wind increased when Bawang Merah made the kick off in the second half. Albert Pricop kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. Zhou Cheng Chen took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 54th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Manuel Tufescu. FC MCM's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Tudor Gâgea succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 0-1 in the 57th playminute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bawang Merah in the 64th minute of play forced FC MCM's goalkeeper Manuel Tufescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 66th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC MCM's goalkeeper Manuel Tufescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bawang Merah in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Manuel Tufescu saved FC MCM from getting behind. Anak Habib showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Amaury Hulsen in the 75th minute of the match. Hesky Latuihamalo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Manuel Tufescu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Anak Habib took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Shen Jian Song, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 92nd match minute, FC MCM was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mircea Aldulea to maneuver through the defense. In the 95th minute, Bawang Merah made a precise shot to the right of Manuel Tufescu. FC MCM's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. FC MCM had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.