World League

Ciufulici Arena
Spectators: 7493 (Terracing: 5621, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Lucrețiu Oroian kicked off to start the match. 9 minutes in the game, Lucrețiu Oroian dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. When FC ciufulici's Lucrețiu Oroian in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Encanto's goalie prevented a goal. A hard shot 11 in the game by Lucrețiu Oroian from a close distance when the talented Shen Xun managed to make a qualified save. Encanto's players were relieved. After 13 minutes, Remus Onea mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC ciufulici and the Encanto players grew even worse after the yellow card. Remus Onea hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. After some careless play in the FC ciufulici defense, Erasmo Hames kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dacian Oravițan. The FC ciufulici fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dacian Oravițan should have stopped the shot. A collision led to FC ciufulici getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Teodor Covaci hit a great ball. 20 minutes into the game, Fabinho Pernambucano cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Dacian Oravițan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Lucrețiu Oroian received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 23rd minute. Shen Xun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 25th minute Osvaldinho Rocha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dacian Oravițan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A hard shot 28 in the game by Lucrețiu Oroian from a close distance when the talented Shen Xun managed to make a qualified save. Encanto's players were relieved. Osvaldinho Rocha took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 30th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Dacian Oravițan. FC ciufulici's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 32 minutes into the match, FC ciufulici's goal looked a bit too open when Fabinho Pernambucano came free, but Dacian Oravițan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 33rd minute Encanto were awarded a corner. Bernardinho Paes went to the cornerflag to take it. FC ciufulici's Dacian Oravițan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabinho Pernambucano in the 37th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabinho Pernambucano in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dacian Oravițan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 40thth minute of the game Fabinho Pernambucano who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC ciufulici's Dacian Oravițan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Fabinho Pernambucano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dacian Oravițan having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucrețiu Oroian in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Shen Xun saved Encanto from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucrețiu Oroian in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Shen Xun saved Encanto from getting behind. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Shen Xun showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from George Giurcă, who was totally free with the ball in the 50th minute. Gabriel Uefons hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Shen Xun stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lucrețiu Oroian's shot from short distance in the 57th minute. After a rather tough play, Encanto's Fabinho Pernambucano got a free kick in the 64th minute. 66 minutes into the game, Sabin Craia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC ciufulici's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Encanto the free kick. In the 66th minute, Sabin Craia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Encanto's Osvaldinho Rocha got a good chance for a goal in the 67th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. FC ciufulici's Dacian Oravițan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabinho Pernambucano in the 73rd minute of play. Fabinho Pernambucano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Dacian Oravițan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 76 minutes into the match, FC ciufulici's goal looked a bit too open when Osvaldinho Rocha came free, but Dacian Oravițan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Shen Xun showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucrețiu Oroian, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. After a rather tough play, FC ciufulici's Remus Onea got a free kick in the 79th minute. With his leg Dacian Oravițan managed to avoid a goal in the 80thth minute, when Encanto's Fabinho Pernambucano fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 81st minute Lucrețiu Oroian shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Shen Xun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Encanto booed when FC ciufulici was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sabin Craia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabinho Pernambucano in the 83rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dacian Oravițan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that George Giurcă's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Shen Xun was relentless in the 86th minute of the game. A collision led to FC ciufulici getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Sabin Craia hit a great ball. FC ciufulici's Dacian Oravițan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 90th minute of the match, managed to save FC ciufulici from getting a goal against them. 92 minutes into the game, Fabinho Pernambucano recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Dacian Oravițan. Fabinho Pernambucano showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-4. Encanto's Osvaldinho Rocha got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Encanto's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.