U23 World League

Serra Dourada Arena
Spectators: 7713 (Terracing: 5786, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) Filpea Hotspur ★Dac★'s Ion Iftodi 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. 9 minutes into the match, Ion Iftodi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Natanael Paraense. Goiás Esporte Clube's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ion Iftodi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Natanael Paraense made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ionuț Nicolescu in the 11th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ionuț Nicolescu in the 13th minute of play forced Goiás Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Natanael Paraense to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 17 minutes into the match, Goiás Esporte Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Sorin Lipan came free, but Natanael Paraense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Amílton do Nascimento during the 18th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Amílton do Nascimento hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. 22 minutes into the match, Goiás Esporte Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Costică Brânzaș came free, but Natanael Paraense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Filpea Hotspur ★Dac★'s Ernest Ştati proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save Filpea Hotspur ★Dac★ from getting a goal against them. After 39 minutes Goiás Esporte Clube's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Dacian Burnei who took care of the corner kick. In the 41st minute, Ionuț Nicolescu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Natanael Paraense was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Natanael Paraense showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Costică Brânzaș, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. 47 minutes into the match, Goiás Esporte Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Ionuț Nicolescu came free, but Natanael Paraense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half Filpea Hotspur ★Dac★ were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Daniel Schmidt to strike the kick off in the second half. Sorin Lipan came free with the goalkeeper in the 63rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Natanael Paraense could save by the left post. Natanael Paraense took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ionuț Nicolescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 72 minutes into the match, Goiás Esporte Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Ion Iftodi came free, but Natanael Paraense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Goiás Esporte Clube booed when Filpea Hotspur ★Dac★ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Titus Herdel didn't get a good kick on the ball. Natanael Paraense made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sorin Lipan in the 80th minute. After 80 played minutes Goiás Esporte Clube got a freekick which was hit by Amílton do Nascimento. Sorin Lipan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sorin Lipan received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Natanael Paraense came out and tried to block the shot, but Sorin Lipan slotted it home off the left post making it 0-4 in the 85th minute. Horia Honcioiu kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match.