U18 World League

Camp Nou
Spectators: 7569 (Terracing: 5678, Seating: 1740, VIP seats: 151) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Panait Tătaru started the match with the kick off. In the 2nd minute, Teobaldo Orlo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 3 minutes into the match, Rafaela FC's goalkeeper Prospero Calvino had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tudor Otopeanu. In the 6th minute of the match, Panait Tătaru tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Prospero Calvino saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 8th match minute, PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dragoş Iuzbașa to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martin Hurko in the 9th minute of play forced PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN's goalkeeper Cosmin Roşu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 14th minute Fausto Timo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cosmin Roşu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cosmin Roşu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adan Gonsalvo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dragoş Iuzbașa got his second yellow card in the match during the 16th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Dragoş Iuzbașa hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. Tudor Otopeanu's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 25thth minute, Prospero Calvino skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 26th minute Tudor Otopeanu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Prospero Calvino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cosmin Roşu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Hurko in the 30th minute of play. Cosmin Roşu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adan Gonsalvo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cosmin Roşu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Hurko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Iker Roldanillo's late challenge caught a PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Iker Roldanillo helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN booed when Rafaela FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iker Roldanillo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After recieving a nice pass, PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN's Albert Uncheşelu tried to score from far away in the 47th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Martin Hurko was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th minute Adan Gonsalvo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cosmin Roşu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tudor Otopeanu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Prospero Calvino having to interfere. Adan Gonsalvo who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 62ndth minute tested the skills of Cosmin Roşu when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Adan Gonsalvo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rafaela FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Adan Gonsalvo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cosmin Roşu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Prospero Calvino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tudor Otopeanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. 67 minutes into the game, Tudor Otopeanu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rafaela FC the free kick. After 68 played minutes PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN got a freekick which was hit by Tudor Otopeanu. 69 minutes in the game, Adan Gonsalvo fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Cosmin Roşu having to interfere. Cosmin Roşu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Hurko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rafaela FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Adan Gonsalvo in the 70th minute. A nice corner shot did that Adan Gonsalvo got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Cosmin Roşu quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After 79 minutes of play Rafaela FC's Iker Roldanillo was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 80th match minute, Rafaela FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iker Roldanillo to maneuver through the defense. If Justo Baldovino had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Adan Gonsalvo got free with Cosmin Roşu in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Justo Baldovino blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Cosmin Roşu having to make a save. In the 90th minute, Ionuț Alucai hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 90 minutes, Adan Gonsalvo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rafaela FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adan Gonsalvo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Teobaldo Orlo's late challenge caught a PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Teobaldo Orlo helped the player get up and apologised. In the 94th match minute, Rafaela FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Teobaldo Orlo to maneuver through the defense. After recieving a nice pass, PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN's Albert Uncheşelu tried to score from far away in the 95th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.