World League

Dealu Florilor
Spectators: 10897 (Terracing: 8174, Seating: 2506, VIP seats: 217) The mood of the audience was pleasant when James Batistuta made the kick off which started today's match. Diki Doro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from King Scorpio in the 4th minute of the match. Zhao Sen Yang's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Glenn Fyfe read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Zhao Sen Yang was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Glenn Fyfe in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. A4p FC Gad's defense didn't have a chance, in the 15th minute, when Zhao Sen Yang scored to the left of an out of position Glenn Fyfe, making the score, 1-0. Glenn Fyfe made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when Zhao Sen Yang sent off a good shot on target. Zhao Sen Yang struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Glenn Fyfe didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-. King Scorpio took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Diki Doro. Diki Doro dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. 29 minutes into the game, Olle Olsson threw the ball into play from the sideline. Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Petre Iftode quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Diki Doro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from James Batistuta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zhao Sen Yang sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 41 minutes into the match, A4p FC Gad's goalkeeper Glenn Fyfe had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zhao Sen Yang. After 43 played minutes Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Stasio Bienienda. After some careless play in the Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- defense, James Batistuta kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Diki Doro. The Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Diki Doro should have stopped the shot. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Zhao Sen Yang stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the match, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when King Scorpio came free, but Diki Doro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Löfgren got free with Diki Doro in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 65th minute, Petre Iftode hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A4p FC Gad's Flavius Cândroveanu was substituted for Daniel Löfgren. Petre Iftode kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. In the 66th match minute, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stasio Bienienda to maneuver through the defense. A4p FC Gad made a substitution. Gică Busuioc replaced James Batistuta. The supporters of A4p FC Gad booed when Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stasio Bienienda didn't get a good kick on the ball. Diki Doro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from King Scorpio in the 70th minute of the match. In the 70th minute King Scorpio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Diki Doro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Diki Doro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gică Busuioc's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. When the match clock showed 72 minutes, the score became 1-3 when Gică Busuioc sped through Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Diki Doro. Diki Doro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Flavius Cândroveanu in the 74th minute of the match. A throw-in in the 76th minute of the game was made by Olle Olsson with King Scorpio as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Diki Doro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gică Busuioc in the 77th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gică Busuioc in the 77th minute of play forced Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s goalkeeper Diki Doro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Diki Doro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dumitru Purcărete in the 80th minute of the match. Zhao Sen Yang's late challenge caught a A4p FC Gad's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zhao Sen Yang helped the player get up and apologised. In the 81st match minute, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zhao Sen Yang to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Phoenix Baia-Mare -MM-'s Diki Doro got control of the ball when Gică Busuioc tried to sneak it across the goal line. Olle Olsson kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. Diki Doro made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Flavius Cândroveanu sent off a good shot on target. Gică Busuioc could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Diki Doro made a huge save. Bernardo Di Piazza kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Flavius Cândroveanu got free with Diki Doro in the 95th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched A4p FC Gad eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.