U23 World League

Súper Arena Azul
Spectators: 9190 (Terracing: 6894, Seating: 2113, VIP seats: 183) After 2 played minutes MILLONARIOS FC got a freekick which was hit by Mon Ibaute. MasterBets's Constantin Costăchescu quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Ieltxu Corales, made in the 4th minute of the game. If Marius Macovei had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Videl Mauriz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marius Macovei in the 6th minute of the match. A collision led to MasterBets getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Marius Macovei hit a great ball. After 13 played minutes MasterBets got a freekick which was hit by Marius Macovei. Videl Mauriz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marius Macovei, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gigel Zăvoiu made a fantastic save in the 19th minute, when Eskild Sneftrup sent off a good shot on target. In the 21st minute Marius Macovei shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Videl Mauriz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fernado Sisalde in the 24th minute of play forced MasterBets's goalkeeper Gigel Zăvoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When MasterBets's Gong Zhi Peng in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MILLONARIOS FC's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marius Macovei in the 28th minute of play forced MILLONARIOS FC's goalkeeper Videl Mauriz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gigel Zăvoiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Corredor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Fernado Sisalde managed to get in a good position for a shot. MILLONARIOS FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Fernado Sisalde was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gigel Zăvoiu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. MasterBets made a substitution. Vedat Tuğlu replaced Ramiro Marin. 35 minutes into the match, MasterBets's goal looked a bit too open when Fernado Sisalde came free, but Gigel Zăvoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A sloppy throw-in by Jacindo Rotaetamorga in the 37th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by MasterBets's Constantin Costăchescu. A hard shot 40 in the game by Juan Corredor from a close distance when the talented Gigel Zăvoiu managed to make a qualified save. MasterBets's players were relieved. With his leg Gigel Zăvoiu managed to avoid a goal in the 41stth minute, when MILLONARIOS FC's Juan Corredor fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Marius Macovei took the ball and in the 46 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Videl Mauriz. Videl Mauriz 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. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Juan Corredor was the one to do the kick off. 50 minutes into the match, MILLONARIOS FC's goalkeeper Videl Mauriz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marius Macovei. 52 minutes into the match, MasterBets's goal looked a bit too open when Uhin Encina came free, but Gigel Zăvoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in MILLONARIOS FC's zone, Marius Macovei stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Videl Mauriz came out of the goal and Marius Macovei tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Constantin Costăchescu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. MasterBets's Jacinto Oso was substituted for Constantin Costăchescu. MILLONARIOS FC's Videl Mauriz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to save MILLONARIOS FC from getting a goal against them. MasterBets's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Gong Zhi Peng in the 60th minute. The corner led MasterBets's Gong Zhi Peng to fire away a dangerous shot which Videl Mauriz despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Marius Macovei might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Videl Mauriz. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Marius Macovei ran back to his position shaking his head. After 67 minutes of play, MasterBets's Marius Macovei made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Videl Mauriz was left in no man's land by his defense there! Marius Macovei could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Videl Mauriz made a huge save. Videl Mauriz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marius Macovei's shot from short distance in the 77th minute. When MasterBets's Marius Macovei in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MILLONARIOS FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 77 minutes, Marius Macovei made it 1-4 with a short kick to the right side. MILLONARIOS FC's Videl Mauriz tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Gigel Zăvoiu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fernado Sisalde in the 83rd minute of the match. Videl Mauriz came out of the goal in the 84th minute to try and stop a shot by MasterBets's Marius Macovei. But to his dismay, Marius Macovei quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-5. 87 minutes into the game, Marius Macovei cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-6. Videl Mauriz was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Horaţiu Ţurlău lost his temper 91 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. A collision led to MasterBets getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Horaţiu Ţurlău hit a great ball. Gigel Zăvoiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jacindo Rotaetamorga, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute.