U23 World League

Matasari
Spectators: 7540 (Terracing: 5656, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) Relyn Futebol Clube's Beto Trigo 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. Juan Vieira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Costică Vărzaru's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. In the 6th match minute, Relyn Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raúl Favoretto to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Relyn Futebol Clube's zone, Emanuel Tiberiu stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Juan Vieira came out of the goal and Emanuel Tiberiu tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Costică Vărzaru hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Costică Vărzaru sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Juan Vieira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuel Tiberiu in the 14th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Relyn Futebol Clube's Fausto Valladares got a free kick in the 15th minute. In the 22nd match minute, Relyn Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raúl Favoretto to maneuver through the defense. Delphine Stars's Emil Rădoi got a good chance for a goal in the 22nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 25th minute, Denis Nenciu got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Denis Nenciu charged in rather forcefully in the 38th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Denis Nenciu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 38th minute, Denis Nenciu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Emanuel Tiberiu to strike the kick off in the second half. Delphine Stars's defense didn't have a chance, in the 57th minute, when Fausto Valladares scored to the left of an out of position Marcu Loghin, making the score, 0-1. 60 minutes into the match, Costică Vărzaru had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Juan Vieira. Relyn Futebol Clube's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Costică Vărzaru was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Caetano Félix's late challenge caught a Delphine Stars's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Caetano Félix helped the player get up and apologised. In the 65th minute, Caetano Félix hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Emil Rădoi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Delphine Stars's Marian Taşcău in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Relyn Futebol Clube's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alfredo Reis during the 68th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Delphine Stars's Nicodim Drăgan got a free kick in the 71st minute. 73 minutes into the game, Marian Taşcău was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Delphine Stars's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Relyn Futebol Clube the free kick. In the 73rd match minute, Delphine Stars was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marian Taşcău to maneuver through the defense. When Costică Ciorăscu fell near the penalty area in the 74th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Delphine Stars's protests and gave Costică Ciorăscu a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Delphine Stars's Costică Ciorăscu got a free kick in the 74th minute. Davi Couto missed a clear chance of a goal when in the 76 minute of the game fired away a shot, but unfortunally the ball went out to the Marcu Loghin right hand side. After a rather tough play, Delphine Stars's Denis Nenciu got a free kick in the 77th minute. Juan Vieira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marian Taşcău in the 81st minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Costică Vărzaru during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Delphine Stars getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Costică Vărzaru hit a great ball. After 90 played minutes Delphine Stars got a freekick which was hit by Costică Ciorăscu.