U21 World League

BaLiSt Arena
Spectators: 7861 (Terracing: 5897, Seating: 1808, VIP seats: 156) If Albert Nae had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Chi Tzalov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Espiridion Ascot, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. A collision led to FC BaLiSt getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Narcis Zgrăbunţa hit a great ball. In the 13th minute, Duardo Pavieta got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. FC BaLiSt's Chi Tzalov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mijailo Mudryk in the 15th minute of play. In the 20th minute of the match FC BaLiSt got a corner. Socavon FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ionel Manafu ran over to the corner to take the kick. After 21 played minutes FC BaLiSt got a freekick which was hit by Yang Wei. Toni Schumacher showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albert Nae in the 25th minute of the match. FC BaLiSt's Chi Tzalov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mijailo Mudryk in the 34th minute of play. 36 minutes into the match, Socavon FC's goal looked a bit too open when Albert Nae came free, but Toni Schumacher reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Toni Schumacher showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yang Wei, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Valentin Zotincă took the ball and in the 41 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Toni Schumacher. Toni Schumacher dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Toni Schumacher made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yang Wei in the 47th minute of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Zuhaitz Artiaga made a kick off. Toni Schumacher stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Yang Wei's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Yang Wei in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Toni Schumacher prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 57th minute, Dorin Stroici hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dorin Stroici kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. Chi Tzalov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Timothy Flyte in the 59th minute of the match. Socavon FC's Fidencio Lima was substituted for Zuhaitz Artiaga. Socavon FC were awarded a corner in the 62th minute after FC BaLiSt's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Duardo Pavieta took the corner. Lucrețiu Filimon hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. FC BaLiSt's Marius Paveliuc was substituted for Octavian Paulescu. FC BaLiSt made a substitution. Emil Șeimeanu replaced Valentin Zotincă. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Yang Wei in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Toni Schumacher saved Socavon FC from getting behind. When FC BaLiSt's Yang Wei in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Socavon FC's goalie prevented a goal. When the match clock showed 74 minutes, the score became 3-0 when Yang Wei sped through Socavon FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Toni Schumacher. In the 78th minute, Dorin Stroici hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Toni Schumacher made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yang Wei in the 80th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Yang Wei's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Toni Schumacher was relentless in the 86th minute of the game. When FC BaLiSt's Yang Wei in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Socavon FC's goalie prevented a goal. When Aurelian Grozuță fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC BaLiSt's protests and gave Aurelian Grozuță a yellow card for diving instead. Aurelian Grozuță kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Toni Schumacher came out of the goal in the 93rd minute to try and stop a shot by FC BaLiSt's Emil Șeimeanu. But to his dismay, Emil Șeimeanu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-0. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. FC BaLiSt fully deserved thier win.