U23 World League

Bleda
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Dudu Jacinto took the kick off in the first half of the match. 2 minutes into the match, Zuera Never End MZC's goal looked a bit too open when Claudiu Geantă came free, but Afonsinho Sampaio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Afonsinho Sampaio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Claudiu Geantă in the 4th minute. In the 6th minute, Tudor Șeimeanu reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Afonsinho Sampaio. The goal made the score 1-0. Tudor Șeimeanu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Afonsinho Sampaio made a huge save. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Zuera Never End MZC's goalkeeper Afonsinho Sampaio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Sandu Ţopescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dudu Jacinto in the 12th minute of play. Sandu Ţopescu didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Nelson de Salles went, in the 15th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Afonsinho Sampaio made an important save on a dangerous shot by Claudiu Geantă in the 18th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Anselmo Aguiar in the 22nd minute of play forced The Huns's goalkeeper Sandu Ţopescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tudor Șeimeanu hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Tudor Șeimeanu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Afonsinho Sampaio read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jeferson Vasconcelos in the 29th minute of play forced The Huns's goalkeeper Sandu Ţopescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sandu Ţopescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jeferson Vasconcelos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When The Huns's Claudiu Geantă in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zuera Never End MZC'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 wind increased when Claudiu Geantă made the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dudu Jacinto in the 53rd minute of play forced The Huns's goalkeeper Sandu Ţopescu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 57 minutes, Dudu Jacinto managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zuera Never End MZC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dudu Jacinto was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Afonsinho Sampaio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iustin Perșa in the 66th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Zuera Never End MZC's Joel Pimenta got a free kick in the 70th minute. Afonsinho Sampaio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tudor Șeimeanu, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Zuera Never End MZC's Afonsinho Sampaio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hunor Adam in the 74th minute of play. Jeferson Vasconcelos kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. In the 82nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Zuera Never End MZC's goalkeeper Afonsinho Sampaio, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Iustin Perșa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.