U18 World League

Stadion Mitschullen
Spectators: 7530 (Terracing: 5649, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Bartlomiej Dula made the kick off which started today's match. Denis Gaciu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ksawery Pyrzyce in the 4th minute of play. Mitschullen SSA's Damazy Popowicz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nae Morar in the 10th minute of play. In the 14th minute of the match, Bartlomiej Dula tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Denis Gaciu saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Liviu Zubaşcu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Damazy Popowicz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Liviu Zubaşcu came up free with the goalie in the 23rd minute, the bullfinches fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Liviu Zubaşcu couldn't finish the play. Nae Morar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Mitschullen SSA's Klement Naumowicz got a free kick in the 36th minute. In the 37th match minute, Mitschullen SSA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Klement Naumowicz to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of bullfinches booed when Mitschullen SSA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Napoleon Mentis didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 39 minutes, Petru Văidianu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. bullfinches's supporters crossed their fingers, but Petru Văidianu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nae Morar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bartlomiej Dula struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Denis Gaciu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mitschullen SSA. Manole Plopeanu charged in rather forcefully in the 46th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Manole Plopeanu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 46 played minutes bullfinches got a freekick which was hit by Manole Plopeanu.

The wind increased when Liviu Zubaşcu made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in bullfinches's zone, Konrad Michalski stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Denis Gaciu came out of the goal and Konrad Michalski tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Marin Burileanu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 55th minute of the match, but Damazy Popowicz made a huge save. After 57 minutes, Witomir Rakowski mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Mitschullen SSA and the bullfinches players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 56th minute of the game. One of Mitschullen SSA:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of bullfinches:s goal. A collision led to Mitschullen SSA getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Zbyszko Dzierwa hit a great ball. Denis Gaciu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bartlomiej Dula in the 68th minute of the match. In the 71st minute, Napoleon Mentis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, bullfinches's Manole Plopeanu got a free kick in the 85th minute. In the 85th minute of the match Napoleon Mentis sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Denis Gaciu skillfully saved the ball. In the 87th minute of the match Napoleon Mentis shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Denis Gaciu showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Marin Burileanu fired away a difficult shot at goal in the 93rd minute. He almost succeeded, but the ball went over. It was a very nice shot. When Napoleon Mentis fell near the penalty area in the 96th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mitschullen SSA's protests and gave Napoleon Mentis a yellow card for diving instead. bullfinches were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Mitschullen SSA to leave the ground with a draw.