U23 World League

JUVENTUS STADIUM
Spectators: 7756 (Terracing: 5819, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristi Ciprian in the 5th minute of play forced JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalkeeper Mino Domene to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristi Ciprian in the 6th minute of play forced JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goalkeeper Mino Domene to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th match minute, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Giorgio Chiellini to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alessandro Del Piero in the 9th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Călin Izvoranu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mino Domene took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vali Stratulat, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 14 minutes into the match, FC PIETROSUL -MM-'s goalkeeper Călin Izvoranu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gombal Lidon. Vali Stratulat scored 0-1 in the 16th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mino Domene, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Mino Domene took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristi Ciprian, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gombal Lidon got free with Călin Izvoranu in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Mino Domene showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristi Ciprian, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. 26 minutes into the match, JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's goal looked a bit too open when Vali Stratulat came free, but Mino Domene reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gombal Lidon succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-1 in the 29th playminute. After 32 played minutes FC PIETROSUL -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Cristi Ciprian. Mino Domene made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Călin Cojan in the 34th minute of play. Mino Domene showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vali Stratulat, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Gombal Lidon got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Gombal Lidon got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 45 played minutes JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC got a freekick which was hit by Lucila Bilbao. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Mino Domene played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Călin Cojan in the 48th minute of play. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Gombal Lidon stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. When Vali Stratulat fell near the penalty area in the 53rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC PIETROSUL -MM-'s protests and gave Vali Stratulat a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, FC PIETROSUL -MM-'s Vali Stratulat got a free kick in the 53rd minute. JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC's Mino Domene proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC from getting a goal against them. 61 minutes into the match, FC PIETROSUL -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Gombal Lidon came free, but Călin Izvoranu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 63rd minute Cristi Ciprian shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mino Domene saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vali Stratulat could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 67th minute of the match, but Mino Domene made a huge save. In the 68th minute, Călin Cojan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC PIETROSUL -MM- made a substitution. Sabin Gugea replaced Bogdan Ştercă. Călin Cojan kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Alessandro Del Piero kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Mino Domene made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vali Stratulat in the 75th minute of play. Mino Domene made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vasile Hâncu in the 81st minute. In the 82nd minute of the match, Cristi Ciprian tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Mino Domene saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dan Burdujan during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Mino Domene made a fantastic save in the 86th minute, when Vali Stratulat sent off a good shot on target. Alessandro Del Piero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 93 played minutes JUVENTUS BIANCONERI FC got a freekick which was hit by Lucila Bilbao. Vali Stratulat fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mino Domene having to interfere. Mino Domene made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristi Ciprian in the 95th minute of play.