U18 World League

Castanhão
Spectators: 8462 (Terracing: 6347, Seating: 1946, VIP seats: 169) Castanheiro SC's Ronaldo Pinho 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. Eric Astafei blasted a shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dagoberto de Queirós having to make a save. Calistrat Şerbănescu struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Dagoberto de Queirós didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca. Castanheiro SC's Dagoberto de Queirós played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Damian Cârlan in the 9th minute of play. Vlad Covrig showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Telmo da Fonseca, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. 18 minutes into the match, Castanheiro SC's goal looked a bit too open when Calistrat Şerbănescu came free, but Dagoberto de Queirós reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Carlos Gaspar kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Carlos Gaspar during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 26 minutes into the match, Castanheiro SC's goal looked a bit too open when Eric Astafei came free, but Dagoberto de Queirós reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dagoberto de Queirós made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Damian Cârlan in the 28th minute of play. Zé Pedro Dionísio charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Zé Pedro Dionísio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Zé Pedro Dionísio kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. In the 30th minute, Eric Astafei hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 31 minutes into the match, PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's goalkeeper Vlad Covrig had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ronaldo Pinho. Ronaldo Pinho's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Vlad Covrig firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 42nd minute Ronaldo Pinho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vlad Covrig saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 43 minutes into the game, Mircea Jupân was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Castanheiro SC the free kick. Mircea Jupân kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Calistrat Şerbănescu was the one to do the kick off. 53 minutes had been played when some careless play by Castanheiro SC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sebastian Istodor was slow to take the kick. During this time PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's players had a chance to rest. In the 55th minute, Damian Cârlan left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Vlad Covrig took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jonathan Moura, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Damian Cârlan kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Vlad Covrig took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronaldo Pinho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 68 played minutes Castanheiro SC got a freekick which was hit by Isaltino Dionísio. In the 69th match minute, PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eric Astafei to maneuver through the defense. PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's Vlad Covrig played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonathan Moura in the 71st minute of play. After 73 minutes, Olimpiu Fecioru mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca and the Castanheiro SC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Olimpiu Fecioru kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Telmo da Fonseca in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vlad Covrig saved PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca from getting behind. After 77 minutes, Telmo da Fonseca made it 1-1 with a short kick to the right side. PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's Vlad Covrig tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Dagoberto de Queirós stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eric Astafei's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. 87 minutes into the match, Castanheiro SC's goal looked a bit too open when Damian Cârlan came free, but Dagoberto de Queirós reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tiberiu Rotariu's late challenge caught a Castanheiro SC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tiberiu Rotariu helped the player get up and apologised. After 91 played minutes PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca got a freekick which was hit by Tiberiu Rotariu. A collision led to PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Calistrat Şerbănescu hit a great ball. Isaltino Dionísio took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 96th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Vlad Covrig. PHOENIX Cluj-Napoca's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.