U23 World League

CARDINAL STADIUM
Spectators: 8001 (Terracing: 6002, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Mauricio Padro took the kick off in the first half of the match. Damian Transito made a fantastic save in the 8th minute, when Iordache Donici sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to C Ａ R D I N Ａ L getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Horea Vrejiu hit a great ball. Yang Ming Ran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mauricio Padro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Yang Ming Ran made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mauricio Padro in the 12th minute of play. 17 minutes into the match, Big Babousa's goalkeeper Damian Transito had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Iordache Donici. The audience thought a goal was coming when Iordache Donici got free with Damian Transito in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Iordache Donici in the 23rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Damian Transito, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 25th minute Herminio Vincente shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Damian Transito saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Iordache Donici in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Damian Transito prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mauricio Padro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Damian Transito made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Herminio Vincente in the 32nd minute of play. In the 34th match minute, Big Babousa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nicolás Valentini to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Big Babousa's Damian Transito got control of the ball when Deng Kun Xu tried to sneak it across the goal line. Horea Vrejiu hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Mauricio Padro blasted a shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Yang Ming Ran having to make a save. Yang Ming Ran showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mauricio Padro in the 42nd minute of the match. After 45 played minutes C Ａ R D I N Ａ L got a freekick which was hit by Horea Vrejiu. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

52 minutes into the match, Big Babousa's goal looked a bit too open when Iordache Donici came free, but Damian Transito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mauricio Padro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After having played for 56 minutes, Iordache Donici managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's supporters crossed their fingers, but Iordache Donici was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Big Babousa's zone, Iordache Donici stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Damian Transito came out of the goal and Iordache Donici tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 70 minutes into the match, Big Babousa's goal looked a bit too open when Herminio Vincente came free, but Damian Transito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 73 minutes, Mauricio Padro made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's Yang Ming Ran tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. C Ａ R D I N Ａ L's Robert Ţugui was substituted for Iordache Donici. In the 82nd minute Big Babousa were awarded a corner. Ciriaco Evis went to the cornerflag to take it. The supporters of C Ａ R D I N Ａ L booed when Big Babousa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manos Tsakalidis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Damian Transito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert Ţugui, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Damian Transito showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert Ţugui, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. When the match had gone on for 96 minutes, Herminio Vincente put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Damian Transito.