U23 World League

Purcaresti
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rafael Indartsu got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute of the match Revolution Tuning got a corner. Purcaresti CSS's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Marco Urtzi ran over to the corner to take the kick. Revolution Tuning's Marco Urtzi was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Romeo Hizo in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After a defensive mix-up in Revolution Tuning's zone, Ionuț Gane stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gaspar Oinaz came out of the goal and Ionuț Gane tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Adolfo Ibon managed to get in a good position for a shot. Revolution Tuning's supporters rose to their feet, but Adolfo Ibon was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Romeo Hizo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Martin Bacanu hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Revolution Tuning's Rafael Indartsu got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rafael Indartsu in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Romeo Hizo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Revolution Tuning getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Americo Chuse hit a great ball. Ionuț Gane didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 1-0 via right post in the game's 17th minute. Purcaresti CSS's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! Gaspar Oinaz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cezar Novăceanu's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. Romeo Hizo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Indartsu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 26 played minutes, Revolution Tuning's Marco Urtzi shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Romeo Hizo came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Revolution Tuning reached it. Adolfo Ibon fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Romeo Hizo having to interfere. The supporters of Purcaresti CSS booed when Revolution Tuning was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eulalio Ellande didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Purcaresti CSS's Cezar Novăceanu in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Revolution Tuning's goalie prevented a goal. Ernest Dăianu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 37 minutes, Adolfo Ibon managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Revolution Tuning's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adolfo Ibon was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Romeo Hizo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adolfo Ibon in the 39th minute of the match. In the 43rd minute, Marcos Bikendi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Purcaresti CSS's Dinu Aursulesei got a free kick in the 45th minute. Revolution Tuning's Rafael Indartsu got a good chance for a goal in the 47th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 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.

If Rafael Indartsu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 54 played minutes Purcaresti CSS got a freekick which was hit by Martin Bacanu. The supporters of Purcaresti CSS booed when Revolution Tuning was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Modesto Lartaun didn't get a good kick on the ball. 59 minutes into the game, Rafael Indartsu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Romeo Hizo. Rafael Indartsu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Romeo Hizo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rafael Indartsu in the 72nd minute of the match. Gigi Drăgan hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. In a very dangerous position, a player in Purcaresti CSS fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 76th minute. Penalty! Purcaresti CSS:s Romeo Hizo showed great skill when he stopped Marco Urtzi:s penalty. Adolfo Ibon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Romeo Hizo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rafael Indartsu in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Romeo Hizo saved Purcaresti CSS from getting behind. Adolfo Ibon succeeded in the game's 88th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 2-3. Martin Bacanu was shown his second yellow card after 93 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. When Adolfo Ibon came up free with the goalie in the 97th minute, the Revolution Tuning fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Adolfo Ibon couldn't finish the play.