U23 World League

Maidan Arena
Spectators: 7754 (Terracing: 5817, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) Ataulfo Diosdado made the kick off and thus started the match. Mădălin Apostu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pan Yan Rong, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. In the 3rd minute, Pan Yan Rong ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Mădălin Apostu was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Pan Yan Rong's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mădălin Apostu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. Mădălin Apostu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pan Yan Rong in the 11th minute of the match. Mădălin Apostu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pan Yan Rong, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nolberto Solano charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Nolberto Solano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Nolberto Solano kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ernest Comănescu got free with Hector Casse in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 28th minute Pan Yan Rong shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mădălin Apostu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 29 minutes into the match, Pan Yan Rong notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of Juventus PTM's Mădălin Apostu. Mădălin Apostu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pan Yan Rong in the 33rd minute of play forced Juventus PTM's goalkeeper Mădălin Apostu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 35 minutes into the game, Ataulfo Diosdado cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-4. Mădălin Apostu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 43rd minute Pan Yan Rong shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mădălin Apostu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Juventus PTM players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Säfvahöjden were winning 0-5.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ernest Comănescu to strike the kick off in the second half. Mădălin Apostu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pan Yan Rong in the 55th minute. 56 minutes had been played when some careless play by Juventus PTM's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Rogério Ramalho was slow to take the kick. During this time Säfvahöjden's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Säfvahöjden's Rogério Ramalho to fire away a dangerous shot which Mădălin Apostu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. When Lucius Gabor fell near the penalty area in the 57th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Juventus PTM's protests and gave Lucius Gabor a yellow card for diving instead. Juventus PTM's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Pan Yan Rong 59 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-6. Mădălin Apostu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pan Yan Rong in the 63rd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice moves Pan Yan Rong could shoot a difficult shot in the 68th minute, which Mădălin Apostu however easily saved by the left post. Säfvahöjden's Ubaldo Matildo Watkins was substituted for Pan Yan Rong. Lucius Gabor kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ataulfo Diosdado in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mădălin Apostu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ataulfo Diosdado in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mădălin Apostu saved Juventus PTM from getting behind. Hector Casse showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Constantin Mihu in the 74th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ubaldo Matildo Watkins in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mădălin Apostu saved Juventus PTM from getting behind. 78 minutes into the game, Ubaldo Matildo Watkins cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-7. Mădălin Apostu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Ubaldo Matildo Watkins could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Mădălin Apostu made a huge save. In the 85th minute Constantin Mihu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hector Casse saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 86th minute Ataulfo Diosdado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mădălin Apostu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 88 minutes into the game, Ubaldo Matildo Watkins recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mădălin Apostu. Ubaldo Matildo Watkins showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-8. Mădălin Apostu came out of the goal in the 92nd minute to try and stop a shot by Säfvahöjden's Rogério Ramalho. But to his dismay, Rogério Ramalho quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-9. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ataulfo Diosdado in the 97th minute of play forced Juventus PTM's goalkeeper Mădălin Apostu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Säfvahöjden played a much better game than Juventus PTM and deserved their victory. The Juventus PTM players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.