U21 World League

Maidan Arena
Spectators: 7686 (Terracing: 5765, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Damian Pătrașcu started the match with the kick off. Mădălin Apostu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Angelo Eiró, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. A collision led to La Cosa Nostra getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Jacob Lameiras hit a great ball. Juventus PTM's Damian Pătrașcu got a good chance for a goal in the 11th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Damian Pătrașcu in the 13th minute of play forced La Cosa Nostra's goalkeeper Gonçalo Macedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 15 played minutes Juventus PTM got a freekick which was hit by Dacian Muncelean. Elias Rebocho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 20 minutes into the match, Juventus PTM's goal looked a bit too open when Angelo Eiró came free, but Mădălin Apostu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Elias Rebocho came up free with the goalie in the 24th minute, the La Cosa Nostra fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Elias Rebocho couldn't finish the play. Ernest Comănescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elias Rebocho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mădălin Apostu having to interfere. After having played for 38 minutes, Elias Rebocho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. La Cosa Nostra's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elias Rebocho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Elias Rebocho in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mădălin Apostu saved Juventus PTM from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Elias Rebocho in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mădălin Apostu saved Juventus PTM from getting behind. Elias Rebocho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Juventus PTM's zone, Elias Rebocho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mădălin Apostu came out of the goal and Elias Rebocho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lucius Gabor made in the 47th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by La Cosa Nostra's André Brás. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Elias Rebocho was the one to do the kick off. Mădălin Apostu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elias Rebocho in the 52nd minute of the match. Mădălin Apostu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elias Rebocho, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Angelo Eiró kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Filip Ozon kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. In the 60th match minute, Juventus PTM was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Constantin Mihu to maneuver through the defense. After 63 played minutes La Cosa Nostra got a freekick which was hit by Elias Rebocho. Gonçalo Macedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Damian Pătrașcu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ernest Comănescu in the 72nd minute of play forced La Cosa Nostra's goalkeeper Gonçalo Macedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Juventus PTM booed when La Cosa Nostra was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. André Brás didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gonçalo Macedo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ernest Comănescu in the 74th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Constantin Mihu in the 78th minute of play forced La Cosa Nostra's goalkeeper Gonçalo Macedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard, long distance shot from Angelo Eiró flew over the goal. Gonçalo Macedo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Constantin Mihu in the 85th minute of the match. Elias Rebocho struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Mădălin Apostu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for La Cosa Nostra. In the 91st minute Juventus PTM were awarded a corner. Damian Pătrașcu went to the cornerflag to take it. Gonçalo Macedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Damian Pătrașcu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle went the supporters of La Cosa Nostra were delighted that their team had defeated the much more dominant Juventus PTM side.