U23 World League

Marcelo Gallardo
Spectators: 7519 (Terracing: 5640, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Nicu Gheondea started the match with the kick off. After 6 played minutes ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 got a freekick which was hit by Grigore Bădescu. Florencio Laurin in the 10thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Adam Todoran, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After having played for 12 minutes, Moise Lăzărescu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's supporters crossed their fingers, but Moise Lăzărescu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 18th minute, Esteve Mazuste ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Adam Todoran was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. Gelu Pască kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Adam Todoran was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Florencio Laurin showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 22 minute of play. An unexpected shot in the 30th minute by Esteve Mazuste got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Yofré AFC's Raimundo Frederik couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007. The audience thought a goal was coming when Florencio Laurin got free with Adam Todoran in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Yofré AFC booed when ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dorel Bojonca didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 43rd minute, Grigore Bădescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Esteve Mazuste fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adam Todoran having to interfere. Adam Todoran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esteve Mazuste, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Florencio Laurin struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Adam Todoran didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Yofré AFC. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Florencio Laurin was the one to do the kick off. Adam Todoran didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Esteve Mazuste went, in the 56th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-0 was the resulting score. A collision led to ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Petruț Zăhărescu hit a great ball. 64 minutes into the match, ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's goal looked a bit too open when Esteve Mazuste came free, but Adam Todoran reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcos Guerau kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. The supporters of Yofré AFC booed when ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gelu Istrate didn't get a good kick on the ball. 73 minutes into the game, Nicu Gheondea was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Yofré AFC the free kick. Nicu Gheondea hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. After having played for 74 minutes, Valentin Nel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Yofré AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Valentin Nel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Petruț Zăhărescu kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. If Esteve Mazuste had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Yofré AFC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.