U23 World League

CARDINAL STADIUM
Spectators: 7845 (Terracing: 5885, Seating: 1804, VIP seats: 156) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Iordache Donici kicked off to start the match. Yang Ming Ran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernard Sierocki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 7 minutes into the game, Panait Ponor threw the ball into play from the sideline. São Paulo da Floresta's Sandu Ţipirig quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Iordache Donici could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Teodoro Jacinto made a huge save. São Paulo da Floresta's Teodoro Jacinto proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 13th minute of the match, managed to save São Paulo da Floresta from getting a goal against them. Iordache Donici could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Teodoro Jacinto made a huge save. Robert Ţugui kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Panait Ponor made in the 19th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by São Paulo da Floresta's Sandu Ţipirig. São Paulo da Floresta's Teodoro Jacinto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cazimir Bărbătescu in the 23rd minute of play. 29 minutes into the match, São Paulo da Floresta's goal looked a bit too open when Iordache Donici came free, but Teodoro Jacinto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot 30 in the game by Iordache Donici from a close distance when the talented Teodoro Jacinto managed to make a qualified save. São Paulo da Floresta's players were relieved. Xande Cachorro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Yang Ming Ran read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 33rd minute of play. After 35 played minutes C Ａ R D I N Ａ L got a freekick which was hit by Esdras Negro. Yang Ming Ran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernard Sierocki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When São Paulo da Floresta's Xande Cachorro in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's goalie prevented a goal.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bernard Sierocki was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Iordache Donici cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Teodoro Jacinto was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Xande Cachorro's late challenge caught a C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Xande Cachorro helped the player get up and apologised. Xande Cachorro kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. In the 57th match minute, São Paulo da Floresta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Epifanio Cebrian to maneuver through the defense. In the 58th minute Esdras Negro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teodoro Jacinto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bernard Sierocki in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Yang Ming Ran prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 65 played minutes C Ａ R D I N Ａ L got a freekick which was hit by Iordache Donici. Teodoro Jacinto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Robert Ţugui in the 70th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cezar Rizea in the 73rd minute of play forced São Paulo da Floresta's goalkeeper Teodoro Jacinto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iordache Donici took the ball and in the 77 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Teodoro Jacinto. Teodoro Jacinto dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. Teodoro Jacinto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iordache Donici, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Teodoro Jacinto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Robert Ţugui in the 89th minute of the match.