U18 World League

Stelian - Ivan Arena
Spectators: 7668 (Terracing: 5751, Seating: 1764, VIP seats: 153) Nichifor Dumitrescu started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miguel Merentiel in the 3rd minute of play forced Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's goalkeeper Avram Ştercă to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When %teams%'s Damian Dumitrachescu was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 1-1 just inside the left pole, 7 minutes into the game. Domingos Iaki was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rolando Estevez in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Avram Ştercă saved Batalionul U23 Dorobanti from getting behind. Nichifor Dumitrescu who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 16thth minute tested the skills of Domingos Iaki when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Avram Ştercă showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Miguel Merentiel in the 20th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's Dragoş Cumpanașu got a free kick in the 21st minute. Remus Bojin hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's Avram Ştercă played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albano Elixio in the 29th minute of play. Nichifor Dumitrescu in the 32ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Domingos Iaki, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ozzy Doro kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind Abuba Akotonon FC's goalkeeper Domingos Iaki, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Nichifor Dumitrescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Leonard Blaj during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When Rolando Estevez fell near the penalty area in the 62nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Abuba Akotonon FC's protests and gave Rolando Estevez a yellow card for diving instead. Casimiro Bilbo kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Aurel Sucigan managed to get in a good position for a shot. Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's supporters rose to their feet, but Aurel Sucigan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Domingos Iaki breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dragoş Cumpanașu kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. 73 minutes into the match, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's goalkeeper Avram Ştercă had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Miguel Merentiel. After having played for 77 minutes, Nichifor Dumitrescu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nichifor Dumitrescu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Avram Ştercă showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rolando Estevez in the 82nd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's Dragoş Cumpanașu got a free kick in the 94th minute. The Abuba Akotonon FC players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Batalionul U23 Dorobanti from taking control. The game ends in a draw.