U18 World League

Queen Arena
Spectators: 7760 (Terracing: 5821, Seating: 1785, VIP seats: 154) Stelian Rotariu was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 13th minute. ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡'s manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Zé Pedro de Queirós showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Constantin Musta, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. In the 20th minute Stelian Rotariu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zé Pedro de Queirós saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zé Pedro de Queirós showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stelian Rotariu in the 22nd minute of the match. Răzvan Albuț recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Stelian Rotariu in the 27thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Zé Pedro de Queirós, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A collision led to America Futebol Clube SP getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Sidney Oliveira hit a great ball. Stelian Rotariu in the 30thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Zé Pedro de Queirós, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Stelian Rotariu in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zé Pedro de Queirós saved America Futebol Clube SP from getting behind. America Futebol Clube SP's Zé Pedro de Queirós played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Constantin Musta in the 37th minute of play. In the 47th minute, ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡'s Stelian Rotariu ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Zé Pedro de Queirós. Zé Pedro de Queirós yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nilton Sanches made a kick off. In the 53rd minute Stelian Rotariu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zé Pedro de Queirós saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 56 minutes into the game, ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡'s Răzvan Albuț nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zé Pedro de Queirós made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. After 59 played minutes ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡ got a freekick which was hit by Răzvan Albuț. Constantin Musta's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zé Pedro de Queirós read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Edgar Băbescu in the 63rd minute. ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡'s Edgar Băbescu was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Zé Pedro de Queirós in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Zé Pedro de Queirós made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stelian Rotariu in the 68th minute of play. In the 75th minute, ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡'s Mihnea Ionășescu seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Mihnea Ionășescu the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡ protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Mihnea Ionășescu had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After 74 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡! ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡:s Dorel Cercelescu showed great skill when he stopped Nilton Sanches:s penalty. After 81 played minutes ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡ got a freekick which was hit by Nicolae Ciurea. America Futebol Clube SP's Zé Pedro de Queirós played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicolae Ciurea in the 85th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 89 minutes, Cido Sousa took a quick shot and it went in 2-2 without a chance for Dorel Cercelescu to make any attempt to save it. After 92 minutes, Beto Mandrak mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the America Futebol Clube SP and the ⚡FC Muntenia09⚡ players grew even worse after the yellow card. 99 minutes into the game, Nilton Sanches cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-3. Dorel Cercelescu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. America Futebol Clube SP walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.