U18 World League

Red Mountain Arena
Spectators: 7692 (Terracing: 5770, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Zé Pedro Mendes made the kick off which started today's match. Eduardo Machado was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 8 minutes into the match. Eduardo Machado kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. Costin Băcioiu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 14th minute Iustin Stolnicu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sílvio Moraes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Zé Pedro Mendes's late challenge caught a Sporting Royal's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zé Pedro Mendes helped the player get up and apologised. After 16 played minutes Goblins F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Zé Pedro Mendes. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ernest Brănescu in the 19th minute of play forced Goblins F.C.'s goalkeeper Sílvio Moraes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Iustin Stolnicu struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Sílvio Moraes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sporting Royal. Sílvio Moraes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isac Flamaropol, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rd minute, Ernest Brănescu made a precise shot to the right of Sílvio Moraes. Goblins F.C.'s defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. After a rather tough play, Sporting Royal's Costin Băcioiu got a free kick in the 37th minute. In the 47th minute Iustin Stolnicu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sílvio Moraes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 48 minutes into the match, Goblins F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Ernest Brănescu came free, but Sílvio Moraes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

The wind increased when Grigore Pacurar made the kick off in the second half. After 54 played minutes Goblins F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Enio Azevedo. Sílvio Moraes made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Iustin Stolnicu sent off a good shot on target. When Goblins F.C.'s Felipe Drogba in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sporting Royal's goalie prevented a goal. Goblins F.C.'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 62nd minute, when Grigore Pacurar scored to the left of an out of position Sílvio Moraes, making the score, 0-3. Sporting Royal's Toader Chirnoagă was substituted for Gigi Bîlbă. Sporting Royal made a substitution. Vasile Moga replaced Ernest Mihăileanu. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Toader Chirnoagă during the 75th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Felipe Drogba's late challenge caught a Sporting Royal's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Felipe Drogba helped the player get up and apologised. Felipe Drogba hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Sílvio Moraes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Iosif Prezan in the 83rd minute. In the 85th minute, Enio Azevedo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 86 minutes, Costin Băcioiu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sporting Royal's supporters crossed their fingers, but Costin Băcioiu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Oséias Rosa charged in rather forcefully in the 87th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Oséias Rosa the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 87th minute, Oséias Rosa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Sílvio Moraes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Grigore Pacurar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 96 minutes into the game, Vasile Moga cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-5. Sílvio Moraes was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When the match was over Sporting Royal could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Goblins F.C. throughout the match.