World League

Espigão Steamrollers
Spectators: 7737 (Terracing: 5804, Seating: 1779, VIP seats: 154) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Roneixon Siqueira took the kick off in the first half of the match. F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s Sebastian Bungeanu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- from getting a goal against them. 11 minutes into the match, F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s goal looked a bit too open when Roneixon Siqueira came free, but Sebastian Bungeanu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 13 minutes into the match, Tudor Sântimbrean notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Espigão Steamrollers's Gonçalo de Medeiros. Gonçalo de Medeiros was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tudor Sântimbrean in the 17th minute of play forced Espigão Steamrollers's goalkeeper Gonçalo de Medeiros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gonçalo de Medeiros made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tudor Sântimbrean in the 22nd minute of play. 25 minutes in the game Marius Stolnicu did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Tudor Sântimbrean. Sebastian Bungeanu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roneixon Siqueira, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. In the 33rd minute, Roneixon Siqueira reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Sebastian Bungeanu. The goal made the score 1-1. Gonçalo de Medeiros showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Samet Mert in the 38th minute of the match. In the 41st minute, Marius Stolnicu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sebastian Bungeanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roneixon Siqueira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tudor Sântimbrean was the one to do the kick off. Gonçalo de Medeiros made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Tudor Sântimbrean sent off a good shot on target. F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s Sebastian Bungeanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roneixon Siqueira in the 56th minute of play. Gonçalo de Medeiros made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tudor Sântimbrean in the 62nd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tudor Sântimbrean in the 63rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gonçalo de Medeiros saved Espigão Steamrollers from getting behind. In the 65th minute, Kara Bhattacharya made a precise shot to the right of Sebastian Bungeanu. F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta-'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-3. After 79 played minutes Espigão Steamrollers got a freekick which was hit by Walmyr Meira. Espigão Steamrollers's Yuri Paranaense was substituted for Roneixon Siqueira. Walmyr Meira hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Espigão Steamrollers's Gonçalo de Medeiros proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Espigão Steamrollers from getting a goal against them. Kara Bhattacharya kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Tudor Sântimbrean could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 87th minute of the match, but Gonçalo de Medeiros made a huge save. Tudor Sântimbrean's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gonçalo de Medeiros read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Espigão Steamrollers's Walmyr Meira got a free kick in the 94th minute. The F.C. DIANU 76 -Stiinta- 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.