Romania U16 – Bulgaria U16 0:0 (3:2 penalties)
Romania U16: 12. Andrei Cristea (41-Ionut Rus), 3. Alexandru Iofcea, 4. Darius Tieranu, 5. Antonio Manolache (C), 6. Radu Chiriac, 7. Ovidiu Horisa (41-Alexandru Sabangeanu), 8. Mihael Onisa (80-Attila Gritto), 10. Gabriel Raducan (41-Ilie Iulian), 13. Denis Casian (70-Giani Cretu), 18. Denis Giosu, 25. Alex Petrice (41-Stefan Kovari, 74-Cosmin Tucaliuc)
Head Coach: Gabriel Manolache
Bulgaria U16: 12. Hristo Lalev (C), 2. Veselin Veskov, 3. Martin Mihaylov, 5. Dimitar Mitev (77-Milen Manchev), 8. Methodi Stefanov, 9. Dzhoskhun Mihaylov, 10. Stefan Metodiev (64-Stefan Gavrilov ), 14. Martin Dinov (51-Kristiyan Dimitrov), 17. Pier Pierov, 19. Asen Krushovski, 21. Angel Karakashev
Head Coach: Aleksander Georgiev
Referee: Tsvetan Krastev (BUL)
Images: LAP.bg
The Bulgarian Under-16 national team ended its participation in UEFA`s Development Tournament in Albena with a draw 0:0 (2:3 penalties) against Romania U16.
First half
During the first part the game was equivalent, but Bulgaria had the iniciative. The weather conditions were far from ideal, with a strong wind rendering it difficult to play. The game was focused mainly in the center of the pitch, the challenges predominated and as a result there were no scoring opportunities.
Second half
In the second part the guests played more defensively and Bulgaria dominated on the pitch. Kun Mihaylov had two chances to score when he was left one-on-one with the the goalie. In the first case his shot went wide over the bar and in the second attempt he was brought down by Ionut Rus, but no penalty was awarded.
Pier Pierov also had an opportunity to win the game for Bulgaria, but his shot went centimeters wide of Rus`s post and the game ended 0:0.
According to the regulations of the tournament if, after 80 minutes, a match ends in a draw, penalty kicks will be taken to determine the winner.
Romania won the penalty shoot-out by 3:2.
Kun Mihaylov and Asen Krushovski were accurate for Bulgaria, but Pier Pierov, Angel Karakashev and Milen Manchev missed.
For the guests Cosmin Tucaliuc, Radu Chiriac and Antonio Manolache scored, Alexandru Sabangeanu and Attila Gritto weren`t accurate.
“The game was equivalent. Both teams had their chances. I think that the draw was fair. The weather conditions were far from ideal. The strong wind caused some problems for both teams. As a result the game was hard and full of challenges. We won most of the tackles. I am satisfied with my team which showed fighting spirit and character. There was a development in our performance after each game, but there is still a room for improvement, especially in our play style. The collective is at a very good level. There are other players who are in my sight and have yet to be called in the squad and they will get a chance to prove themselves. The process is open.”, said Bulgaria`s Head Coach Aleksander Georgiev after the game.
In the other game Croatia beat Georgia 3:2.
Thus, Romania finished in first place with 8 points, followed by Croatia - 6, Bulgaria – 3 and Georgia – 1.
(According to the regulations of the tournament 3 points are given for a win in the regular time, 2 points for a penalty shoot-out win and 1 point for a penalty shoot-out loss).
Results:
11.04.2016
BULGARIA – Georgia 1:1 (5:3 penalties), “Albena 1” Stadium
Croatia – Romania 0:1, “Albena 3” Stadium
13.04.2016
BULGARIA – Croatia 0:2, “Albena 1” Stadium
Romania – Georgia 1:0, “Albena 3” Stadium
15.04.2016
Georgia – Croatia 2:3, “ALbena 3” Stadium
Romania – BULGARIA 0:0 (3:2 penalties), “Albena 1” Stadium
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