U18 World League

MASTERBET FC
Spectators: 7666 (Terracing: 5751, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) Seterma Tractors's Miguel Sanches started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Victor Nicolau kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. Cristian Pintilie received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Túlio de Toledo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 11 played minutes MasterBets got a freekick which was hit by Emanuel Șora. Cristian Pintilie's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Túlio de Toledo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. Luís Paraibano scored 0-1 in the 21st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Aristide Alexandrescu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Luís Paraibano scored 0-2 in the 23rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Aristide Alexandrescu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Juvenal Nóbrega fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aristide Alexandrescu having to interfere. Túlio de Toledo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adrian Ilie, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Túlio de Toledo stood somewhat misplaced when Cristian Pintilie came free in front of goal and shot 2-2 to the left of him in the 37 minute. Cristian Pintilie's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Túlio de Toledo firmly grabbed it by the left post. Aristide Alexandrescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luís Paraibano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, MasterBets's Dan Petrescu got a free kick in the 47th minute. When Seterma Tractors's Miguel Sanches in the 49th minute got a chance for a shot 49th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MasterBets's goalie prevented a goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Cristian Pintilie to strike the kick off in the second half. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dan Petrescu during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 53rd match minute, MasterBets was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dan Petrescu to maneuver through the defense. Aristide Alexandrescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luís Paraibano, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. When Victor Nicolau fell near the penalty area in the 61st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MasterBets's protests and gave Victor Nicolau a yellow card for diving instead. In the 64th minute, Cristian Pintilie 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. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mathias Fontes got free with Aristide Alexandrescu in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 71st minute, Dan Petrescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 77th minute Miguel Sanches shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aristide Alexandrescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Túlio de Toledo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Pintilie in the 80th minute of the match. MasterBets's Paul Teaşcă was substituted for Gică Bucataru. Jano Silva made in the 87th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by MasterBets's Emanuel Șora. The supporters of Seterma Tractors booed when MasterBets was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Victor Nicolau didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in MasterBets's zone, Mathias Fontes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aristide Alexandrescu came out of the goal and Mathias Fontes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Seterma Tractors players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.