U18 World League

Gabumon Arena
Spectators: 7738 (Terracing: 5805, Seating: 1779, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Lizer Bettencourt got the match started through his kick off. Xavian Portas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eusebiu Siniştean, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. In the 9th match minute, MIT was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nichifor Mara to maneuver through the defense. MetalGarurumon F.C's Xavian Portas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eusebiu Siniştean in the 12th minute of play. Iulian Burtea stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Deunoro Cabalar's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. Iulian Burtea made a fantastic save in the 19th minute, when Lizer Bettencourt sent off a good shot on target. 21 minutes had been played when some careless play by MIT's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Enetz Beitia was slow to take the kick. During this time MetalGarurumon F.C's players had a chance to rest. Marcel Pătrășconiu struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Xavian Portas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for MIT. After 28 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for MIT! In the 30th minute there was a penalty for MetalGarurumon F.C. Enetz Beitia stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Iulian Burtea. 1-0. Iulian Burtea made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nelio Gonzalez in the 33rd minute. Xavian Portas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eusebiu Siniştean, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Marcel Pătrășconiu hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eusebiu Siniştean made a kick off. Nichifor Mara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Xavian Portas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 54 minutes, Eusebiu Siniştean made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. MetalGarurumon F.C's Xavian Portas tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 61 minutes into the match, MetalGarurumon F.C's goalkeeper Xavian Portas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eusebiu Siniştean. In the 63rd minute Lizer Bettencourt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iulian Burtea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, MIT's Grigore Rizescu got a free kick in the 71st minute. After 77 played minutes MIT got a freekick which was hit by Victor Ioniță. MIT's Martin Topală was substituted for Mădălin Corocăescu. A collision led to MIT getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Victor Ioniță hit a great ball. Ralondo Lugunez kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. A hard shot by Petre Prislop from long distance, 91 minutes into the match, got Xavian Portas's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. In the 93rd minute, Deunoro Cabalar left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The MetalGarurumon F.C fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1.