U23 World League

Ceahlaul
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) After 9 minutes, Zalán Szántai made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's Marian Bălan tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When the match clock showed 14 minutes, the score became 0-3 when Hari Potter sped through FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Marian Bălan. When the match clock showed 17 minutes, the score became 0-4 when Zalán Szántai sped through FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Marian Bălan. 19 minutes into the game, Glintung FC's Hari Potter nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marian Bălan made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-5. 23 minutes into the match, Hari Potter notched a goal, 0-6, to the right of FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's Marian Bălan. Marian Bălan was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The Glintung FC fans' excitement grew in the 25th match minute when Glintung FC's Hari Potter looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-7 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Marian Bălan came out of the goal in the 30th minute to try and stop a shot by Glintung FC's Hari Potter. But to his dismay, Hari Potter quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-8. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zalán Szántai in the 34th minute of play forced FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's goalkeeper Marian Bălan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 35th match minute, Glintung FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pepep Hutasoit to maneuver through the defense. Marian Bălan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hari Potter, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hari Potter in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marian Bălan saved FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt from getting behind. 41 minutes into the match, FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's goal looked a bit too open when Zalán Szántai came free, but Marian Bălan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hari Potter in the 45th minute of play forced FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's goalkeeper Marian Bălan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 47 minutes into the game, Hari Potter cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-9. Marian Bălan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Hari Potter to make the kick off. Marian Bălan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zalán Szántai's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. If Zalán Szántai had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 57 minutes into the match, FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's goalkeeper Marian Bălan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hari Potter. 60 minutes into the match, FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's goalkeeper Marian Bălan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hari Potter. After 60 played minutes FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt got a freekick which was hit by Vlad Buhuș. Hari Potter in the 61stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Marian Bălan, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a defensive mix-up in FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's zone, Hari Potter stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marian Bălan came out of the goal and Hari Potter tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Hari Potter who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 66thth minute tested the skills of Marian Bălan when he managed to save the team from getting behind. If Zalán Szántai had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hari Potter's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Marian Bălan firmly grabbed it by the left post. Marian Bălan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zalán Szántai's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. Zalán Szántai fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marian Bălan having to interfere. Zalán Szántai's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 76thth minute, Marian Bălan skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zalán Szántai in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marian Bălan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A hard shot 79 in the game by Bakul Baksø from a close distance when the talented Marian Bălan managed to make a qualified save. FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's players were relieved. Zalán Szántai fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marian Bălan having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bakul Baksø in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marian Bălan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 86th minute, Bakul Baksø left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Glintung FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-10. When Glintung FC's Bakul Baksø in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 92 minutes, Zalán Szántai managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Glintung FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zalán Szántai was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 94 minutes into the match, FC Ceahlaul Piatra Neamt's goal looked a bit too open when Zalán Szántai came free, but Marian Bălan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Glintung FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.