U21 World League

ARENA V.G
Spectators: 7658 (Terracing: 5745, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Petru Tărău took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the game, Deivid de Alcântara recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Olimpiu Târlea. Deivid de Alcântara showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Matei Filipoiu took the ball and in the 6 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Kléber Abreu. Kléber Abreu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Kléber Abreu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nichifor Barbălată, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kléber Abreu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Petru Tărău's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. A well done corner resulted in Matei Filipoiu drilling the ball in to score 1-2 behind DJVAGALUMY FC.'s goalkeeper. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ulysses Xavier during the 19th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, DJVAGALUMY FC.'s Ulysses Xavier got a free kick in the 19th minute. When Eriberto Borges fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored DJVAGALUMY FC.'s protests and gave Eriberto Borges a yellow card for diving instead. After 23 minutes, Petru Tărău made it 1-3 with a short kick to the right side. DJVAGALUMY FC.'s Kléber Abreu tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 26th match minute, A4p FC Gad was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nichifor Barbălată to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, DJVAGALUMY FC.'s Túlio Ceresso got a free kick in the 27th minute. In the 33rd minute, Petru Tărău made a precise shot to the right of Kléber Abreu. DJVAGALUMY FC.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-4. Olimpiu Târlea made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Abelardo Neiva sent off a good shot on target. In the 39th minute, Nichifor Barbălată left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The A4p FC Gad fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-5. In the 44th minute, Codrin Dragalina hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Kléber Abreu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Petru Tărău in the 46th minute of play. When Túlio Ceresso fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored DJVAGALUMY FC.'s protests and gave Túlio Ceresso a yellow card for diving instead. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-5 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Abelardo Neiva to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, DJVAGALUMY FC.'s Pedro Veiga got a free kick in the 55th minute. Kléber Abreu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernest Bianu, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. 57 minutes had been played when some careless play by DJVAGALUMY FC.'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Victor Andone was slow to take the kick. During this time A4p FC Gad's players had a chance to rest. Victor Andone made a great header on A4p FC Gad's corner, it was just that DJVAGALUMY FC.'s Kléber Abreu managed to reach the ball for a save. After 60 played minutes DJVAGALUMY FC. got a freekick which was hit by Pedro Paulo de Sena. Petru Tărău was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 64th minute. A4p FC Gad's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. A4p FC Gad's Matei Filipoiu got a good chance for a goal in the 65th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet as A4p FC Gad's Nichifor Barbălată slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Kléber Abreu. That made the score 1-6 after 67 minutes of play. A4p FC Gad's Liviu Halipa was substituted for Matei Filipoiu. With his leg Kléber Abreu managed to avoid a goal in the 73rdth minute, when A4p FC Gad's Petru Tărău fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Liviu Halipa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kléber Abreu having to interfere. After 85 minutes, Petru Tărău made it 1-8 with a short kick to the right side. DJVAGALUMY FC.'s Kléber Abreu tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Petru Tărău in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kléber Abreu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nichifor Barbălată took the ball and in the 89 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Kléber Abreu. Kléber Abreu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-9. A4p FC Gad played a much better game than DJVAGALUMY FC. and deserved their victory. The DJVAGALUMY FC. players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.