U18 World League

SpursAcademy Stadium
Spectators: 7852 (Terracing: 5890, Seating: 1806, VIP seats: 156) Manuel Silveira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Tiberiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Delphine Stars's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Marcel Cristache in the 7th minute. Manuel Silveira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Denis Nenciu in the 7th minute of play. Delphine Stars's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Marcel Cristache in the 9th minute. After a rather tough play, Suprs Academia's Arthur Zico got a free kick in the 10th minute. Manuel Silveira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Costel Cobzeanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Manuel Silveira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emanuel Tiberiu in the 15th minute of play. Manuel Silveira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Costel Cobzeanu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 18 played minutes Delphine Stars got a freekick which was hit by Denis Nenciu. After 21 minutes, Héctor Chirol made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Delphine Stars's Petruț Ţopescu tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Arthur Zico sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Delphine Stars booed when Suprs Academia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Albertino lacerda didn't get a good kick on the ball. Manuel Silveira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Costel Cobzeanu in the 29th minute of the match. After 30 minutes Suprs Academia's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Marcel Cristache who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Delphine Stars's corner Marcel Cristache fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Manuel Silveira quite easily take care of the ball. In the 34thth minute of the game Emanuel Tiberiu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Suprs Academia's Manuel Silveira was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Manuel Silveira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emanuel Tiberiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. In the 36th match minute, Delphine Stars was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristian Dorian to maneuver through the defense. In the 39th minute, Horácio Noronha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Nicodim Drăgan's late challenge caught a Suprs Academia's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nicodim Drăgan helped the player get up and apologised. After 40 played minutes Delphine Stars got a freekick which was hit by Nicodim Drăgan. The audience thought a goal was coming when Héctor Chirol got free with Petruț Ţopescu in the 46th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Arthur Zico fell near the penalty area in the 47th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Suprs Academia's protests and gave Arthur Zico a yellow card for diving instead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Héctor Chirol to strike the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mugur Gorcea in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Manuel Silveira saved Suprs Academia from getting behind. Through an outstanding action, after 60 minutes, Manuel Silveira successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Suprs Academia's Arthur Zico got his second yellow card of the match in the 61st minute. The referee ordered Arthur Zico off the ground. In the 62nd match minute, Suprs Academia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arthur Zico to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Mugur Gorcea managed to get in a good position for a shot. Delphine Stars's supporters rose to their feet, but Mugur Gorcea was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manuel Silveira breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A hard shot by Marcel Cristache from long distance, 70 minutes into the match, got Manuel Silveira's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. After 77 played minutes Suprs Academia got a freekick which was hit by Bernardo Calçada. Marcel Cristache was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 78th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Antero Aveiro during the 84th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Suprs Academia's Antero Aveiro got a free kick in the 84th minute. 86 minutes into the match, Suprs Academia's goal looked a bit too open when Mugur Gorcea came free, but Manuel Silveira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Manuel Silveira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mugur Gorcea, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Petruț Ţopescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albertino lacerda, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Héctor Chirol blasted a shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Petruț Ţopescu having to make a save. In the 90th minute the ball was on its way in behind Delphine Stars's goalkeeper Petruț Ţopescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Cristian Dorian hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. 95 minutes into the match, Suprs Academia's goalkeeper Manuel Silveira had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Costel Cobzeanu. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.