U23 World League

MLS
Spectators: 7740 (Terracing: 5806, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 154) LIVIUS UNITED MLS's Doru Pânzaru started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 2nd match minute, Acratas Unidos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Teofilo Lorencio to maneuver through the defense. LIVIUS UNITED MLS's Leontin Mandoiu was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Arnulfo Ignatius in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. LIVIUS UNITED MLS's Dragoş Braniște played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baltasar Froylan in the 7th minute of play. Aristide Păunescu hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. Arnulfo Ignatius took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Doru Pânzaru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nicolas Irrintzi in the 21st minute of play forced LIVIUS UNITED MLS's goalkeeper Dragoş Braniște to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dragoş Braniște stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nicolas Irrintzi's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. Nicolas Irrintzi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 26th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 31st match minute, LIVIUS UNITED MLS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iustin Udup to maneuver through the defense. Dragoş Braniște made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicolas Irrintzi in the 32nd minute of play. After 34 played minutes Acratas Unidos got a freekick which was hit by Felipe Euloxu. Arnulfo Ignatius showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doru Pânzaru, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. The referee felt a red card was in order, 44 minutes into the game, when Pocho Mele put in a rough tackle. In the 44th minute, one of Acratas Unidos:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Acratas Unidos.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Baltasar Froylan to make the kick off. Arnulfo Ignatius took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Doru Pânzaru, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 59 minutes into the match, Baltasar Froylan had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dragoş Braniște. LIVIUS UNITED MLS's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Baltasar Froylan was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. 71 minutes into the match, Acratas Unidos's goal looked a bit too open when Doru Pânzaru came free, but Arnulfo Ignatius reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Acratas Unidos getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Ciro Tello hit a great ball. Dragoş Braniște was out of position in the 80 minute of play, and Paolo Nahia capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Paolo Nahia really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. 83 minutes into the match, Acratas Unidos's Baltasar Froylan sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dragoş Braniște narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Iustin Udup's late challenge caught a Acratas Unidos's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Iustin Udup helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, LIVIUS UNITED MLS's Iustin Udup got a free kick in the 84th minute. In the 84th minute, Paolo Nahia sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and LIVIUS UNITED MLS's Dragoş Braniște didn't even have to move. Dragoş Braniște made an important save on a dangerous shot by Baltasar Froylan in the 86th minute. Leontin Mandoiu struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Arnulfo Ignatius didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LIVIUS UNITED MLS. 92 minutes into the game, Teofilo Lorencio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Acratas Unidos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave LIVIUS UNITED MLS the free kick. After a rather tough play, Acratas Unidos's Teofilo Lorencio got a free kick in the 92nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leontin Mandoiu in the 94th minute of play forced Acratas Unidos's goalkeeper Arnulfo Ignatius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Acratas Unidos players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.