U18 World League

Swindon Park
Spectators: 7693 (Terracing: 5771, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The Valar's Ştefan Moculescu started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Manole Robu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marty Richardson in the 3rd minute. 8 minutes into the match, Valiant F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Ştefan Moculescu came free, but Barrie Emberson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th minute Ştefan Moculescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Barrie Emberson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 16th minute, Emanuel Şelaru left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The The Valar fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. A collision led to The Valar getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Ion Otopeanu hit a great ball. 23 minutes into the match, The Valar's goalkeeper Manole Robu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Silvester Atkins. In the 24th minute, Iosif Săvescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Barrie Emberson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ştefan Moculescu in the 26th minute of play. Barrie Emberson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emanuel Şelaru in the 27th minute of play. Barrie Emberson didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ştefan Moculescu went, in the 28th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. When The Valar's Ştefan Moculescu in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Valiant F.C's goalie prevented a goal. When The Valar's Iosif Bordeianu in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Valiant F.C's goalie prevented a goal. 34 minutes into the match, Valiant F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Ştefan Moculescu came free, but Barrie Emberson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emanuel Şelaru in the 35th minute of play forced Valiant F.C's goalkeeper Barrie Emberson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 36 minutes of play, The Valar's Cosmin Bocaneț made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Barrie Emberson was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 40th minute, Cosmin Bocaneț made a precise shot to the right of Barrie Emberson. Valiant F.C's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. Barrie Emberson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ştefan Moculescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Steve Whalley to strike the kick off in the second half. John Paul Owen hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. In the 56th minute, Ştefan Moculescu reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Barrie Emberson. The goal made the score 0-5. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cosmin Bocaneț in the 61st minute of play forced Valiant F.C's goalkeeper Barrie Emberson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Emanuel Şelaru's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 68thth minute, Barrie Emberson skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 73 played minutes The Valar got a freekick which was hit by Rareș Ţeica. 74 minutes into the game, The Valar's Emanuel Şelaru nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Barrie Emberson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-6. Steve Whalley's late challenge caught a The Valar's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Steve Whalley helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of The Valar booed when Valiant F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Steve Whalley didn't get a good kick on the ball. 83 minutes into the match, Valiant F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Emanuel Şelaru came free, but Barrie Emberson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 85th minute of the match, Ştefan Moculescu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Barrie Emberson saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Barrie Emberson was a little too slow when Emanuel Şelaru got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 87th minute. The score was now 0-7. When the final whistle sounded The Valar left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Valiant F.C.