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National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mesut Özil made the kick off which started today's match. Sandu Musteatã could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 4th minute of the match, but Cliff Thomas made a huge save. Boris Castravet received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Cliff Thomas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Liang Cai in the 10th minute of play forced U21 Moldova's goalkeeper Dragos Enicov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cliff Thomas made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Mesut Özil sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Boris Castravet got free with Cliff Thomas in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 16th minute George Baraboi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cliff Thomas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 25th minute, Kane Muggleton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 31 minutes, Liang Cai managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. U21 Australia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Liang Cai was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, U21 Australia's Sabastian Norman got a free kick in the 33rd minute. A hard shot 34 in the game by Mesut Özil from a close distance when the talented Cliff Thomas managed to make a qualified save. U21 Australia's players were relieved. U21 Moldova's Mesut Özil managed to work through U21 Australia's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Mesut Özil dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. If Liang Cai had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Fletcher Baba had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

54 minutes into the match, U21 Australia's goal looked a bit too open when Boris Castravet came free, but Cliff Thomas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cliff Thomas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Boris Castravet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 59th minute, U21 Australia's Liang Cai ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Dragos Enicov. Dragos Enicov yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. Mesut Özil's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cliff Thomas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. U21 Moldova made a substitution. Emil Scobioalã replaced Mesut Özil. In the 68th minute of the match U21 Moldova got a corner. U21 Australia's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Eduardo Camavinga ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led U21 Moldova's Eduardo Camavinga to fire away a dangerous shot which Cliff Thomas despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Liang Cai kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Dragos Enicov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Liang Cai, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 74 minutes into the match, U21 Moldova's goal looked a bit too open when Liang Cai came free, but Dragos Enicov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Liang Cai blasted a shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dragos Enicov having to make a save. 78 minutes into the match, U21 Moldova's goal looked a bit too open when Liang Cai came free, but Dragos Enicov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 85 played minutes U21 Moldova got a freekick which was hit by Maxim Tâbârnã. 87 minutes into the game, U21 Australia's Fletcher Baba nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dragos Enicov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Cliff Thomas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emil Scobioalã, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 98th minute, Fletcher Baba managed to get in a good position for a shot. U21 Australia's supporters rose to their feet, but Fletcher Baba was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dragos Enicov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.