World League

Nanddo Stadion
Spectators: 7456 (Terracing: 5593, Seating: 1714, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Olivier Gilg started the match with the kick off. A sloppy throw-in by Vadim Spãtaru in the 5th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Kenny Rothwell. A throw-in in the 6th minute of the game was made by Vadim Spãtaru with Patrik Zombori as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. In the 8th minute Roberto Lopes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pedro Augusto Salgado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Olivier Gilg in the 12th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Augusto Salgado saved Rákóczifalva SE from getting behind. Roberto Lopes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Olivier Gilg in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rákóczifalva SE's goalie prevented a goal. DIPLOMATA FC PAB were awarded a corner in the 20th minute after Rákóczifalva SE's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Olivier Gilg took the corner. Pedro Augusto Salgado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Lopes, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Flórián Gera in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Chico Donato prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 35 minutes into the match, Rákóczifalva SE's goal looked a bit too open when Olivier Gilg came free, but Pedro Augusto Salgado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 38 minutes into the game, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Olivier Gilg nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Pedro Augusto Salgado made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Arnulfo Dolfos was substituted for Alan Franco. In the 42nd match minute, Rákóczifalva SE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vadim Spãtaru to maneuver through the defense. The Rákóczifalva SE players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. DIPLOMATA FC PAB were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Flórián Gera made a kick off. Pedro Augusto Salgado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Lopes, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roberto Lopes in the 53rd minute of play forced Rákóczifalva SE's goalkeeper Pedro Augusto Salgado to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. DIPLOMATA FC PAB were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after Rákóczifalva SE's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Olivier Gilg took the corner. Chico Donato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gáspár Tulipán in the 56th minute of play. Wilton do Valle hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Chico Donato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Flórián Gera, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Thanks to some nice moves Olivier Gilg could shoot a difficult shot in the 66th minute, which Pedro Augusto Salgado however easily saved by the left post. After 68 played minutes Rákóczifalva SE got a freekick which was hit by Vilmos Mester. After a defensive mix-up in Rákóczifalva SE's zone, Roberto Lopes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pedro Augusto Salgado came out of the goal and Roberto Lopes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Pedro Augusto Salgado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wilton do Valle in the 71st minute of the match. Niculae Martinescu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Pedro Augusto Salgado made a huge save. The crowd rose to their feet as DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Roberto Lopes slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Pedro Augusto Salgado. That made the score 0-2 after 77 minutes of play. In the 83rdth minute of the game Roberto Lopes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rákóczifalva SE's Pedro Augusto Salgado was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Roberto Lopes in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Augusto Salgado saved Rákóczifalva SE from getting behind. In the 85th minute, Gáspár Tulipán left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Rákóczifalva SE fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Pedro Augusto Salgado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roberto Lopes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 89th minute of the match DIPLOMATA FC PAB got a corner. Rákóczifalva SE's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Olivier Gilg ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Olivier Gilg to fire away a dangerous shot which Pedro Augusto Salgado despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Pedro Augusto Salgado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olivier Gilg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Roberto Lopes struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Pedro Augusto Salgado didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for DIPLOMATA FC PAB. Chico Donato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gáspár Tulipán, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched DIPLOMATA FC PAB eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.