U21 World League

Pildesti Arena
Spectators: 7503 (Terracing: 5628, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Augustin Nechifor kicked off to start the match. Patrick Galvão might have been able to make a better finish in the 3rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Octavian Bogdănescu. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Patrick Galvão ran back to his position shaking his head. After a rather tough play, Cestarolli FC's Gonçalo Cestarolli got a free kick in the 4th minute. Octavian Bogdănescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Patrick Galvão in the 12th minute of play. In the 17th minute FC Steaua Pildesti were awarded a corner. Răzvan Petrescu went to the cornerflag to take it. André Bastos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Octavian Bogdănescu having to interfere. Hélder Vinhas made a fantastic save in the 24th minute, when Mircea Isvoreanu sent off a good shot on target. A hard shot 31 in the game by Augustin Nechifor from a close distance when the talented Hélder Vinhas managed to make a qualified save. Cestarolli FC's players were relieved. Hélder Vinhas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Costin Iorgu, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. In the 35th minute of the match, Augustin Nechifor tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Hélder Vinhas saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Costin Iorgu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Hélder Vinhas made a huge save. In the 45th minute, Augustin Nechifor made a precise shot to the right of Hélder Vinhas. Cestarolli FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Patrick Galvão stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Hélder Vinhas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Augustin Nechifor in the 58th minute of the match. In the 66th minute, Gonçalo Cestarolli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Cestarolli FC getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Gonçalo Cestarolli hit a great ball. In the 72nd minute Augustin Nechifor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hélder Vinhas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. André Bastos hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Patrick Galvão managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cestarolli FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Patrick Galvão was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Octavian Bogdănescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Arnaldo Munhoz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 91 minutes into the game, José Pedro Macedo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cestarolli FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Steaua Pildesti the free kick. After 91 played minutes Cestarolli FC got a freekick which was hit by José Pedro Macedo. In the 93rd match minute, FC Steaua Pildesti was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by George Bidulescu to maneuver through the defense. In the 94th minute of the match André Bastos sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Octavian Bogdănescu skillfully saved the ball. If Arnaldo Munhoz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The FC Steaua Pildesti fans cheered their team off the field, for while Cestarolli FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.