U23 World League

Greenbay Park
Spectators: 7990 (Terracing: 5994, Seating: 1837, VIP seats: 159) Eugen Remus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Franklin Souza in the 7th minute of play. Eugen Remus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronaldo Alcântara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eugen Remus showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Franklin Souza in the 10th minute of the match. Eugen Remus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dário Martins, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Franklin Souza scored 0-1 in the 25th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Eugen Remus, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 36th match minute, Greenbay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rupert Alsop to maneuver through the defense. Greenbay's Eugen Remus played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronaldo Alcântara in the 37th minute of play. Eugen Remus showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ronaldo Alcântara in the 45th minute of the match. Tamás Túri hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Andre Shakespeare to make the kick off. Sidnei Bertassi struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Eugen Remus didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ferreira Lopes MZC. Tamás Túri's late challenge caught a Ferreira Lopes MZC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tamás Túri helped the player get up and apologised. Tamás Túri kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. 64 minutes into the game, Tyler Morton cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Tomé Montenegro was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 76 played minutes Ferreira Lopes MZC got a freekick which was hit by Dedé Paiva. After a rather tough play, Ferreira Lopes MZC's Dário Martins got a free kick in the 78th minute. In the 83rd minute Greenbay were awarded a corner. Tyler Morton went to the cornerflag to take it. After a rather tough play, Greenbay's Will Alderson got a free kick in the 83rd minute. When Will Alderson got the opportunity to take care of a free kick it resulted in a really dangerous shot that almost went in the goal. Instead the ball went too high, a missed opportunity for Greenbay. After 88 minutes, Dário Martins mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Ferreira Lopes MZC and the Greenbay players grew even worse after the yellow card. Tomé Montenegro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andre Shakespeare in the 90th minute of the match. In the 91st minute, Tamás Túri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 95th minute, Andre Shakespeare left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Greenbay fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Greenbay had won after a very even match.