World League

Arena do Dragão
Spectators: 7499 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lui Vandré made the kick off which started today's match. Hunor Csapó made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ferris Stock in the 3rd minute of play. Pura Arte F.C were awarded a corner in the 15th minute after Buffalo Timişoara's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Kenneth Mager took the corner. When Boris Becker fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Buffalo Timişoara's protests and gave Boris Becker a yellow card for diving instead. Boris Becker hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Călin Borogeanu's late challenge caught a Pura Arte F.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Călin Borogeanu helped the player get up and apologised. Călin Borogeanu kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ferris Stock got free with Hunor Csapó in the 29th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Pura Arte F.C's Rodrigo Vidal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adrian Zbora in the 31st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adrian Zbora in the 32nd minute of play forced Pura Arte F.C's goalkeeper Rodrigo Vidal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 44th match minute, Buffalo Timişoara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Călin Borogeanu to maneuver through the defense. Vali Voicescu charged in rather forcefully in the 46th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vali Voicescu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 46th match minute, Buffalo Timişoara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vali Voicescu to maneuver through the defense. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Valentin Voicu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Rodrigo Vidal made a huge save. Hunor Csapó made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frédson Paulista in the 55th minute of play. Hunor Csapó showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frédson Paulista, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. When Valentin Voicu fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Buffalo Timişoara's protests and gave Valentin Voicu a yellow card for diving instead. Pura Arte F.C's Falcão Mendonça was substituted for Ferris Stock. After 57 played minutes Buffalo Timişoara got a freekick which was hit by Valentin Voicu. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lui Vandré in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hunor Csapó prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 61st minute of the match Pura Arte F.C got a corner. Buffalo Timişoara's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Kenneth Mager ran over to the corner to take the kick. Rodrigo Vidal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adrian Zbora in the 67th minute of the match. Rodrigo Vidal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adrian Zbora in the 74th minute of the match. In the 89th match minute, Buffalo Timişoara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victor Neicu to maneuver through the defense. Buffalo Timişoara's Maxim Pintilie was substituted for Arnulfo Marino. Buffalo Timişoara made a substitution. Silvestre Jesco replaced Cornel Timofte. After a rather tough play, Buffalo Timişoara's Victor Neicu got a free kick in the 90th minute. Pura Arte F.C's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.