U18 World League

Dan Paltinisanu
Spectators: 7522 (Terracing: 5642, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Nichifor Borogeanu took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute, Nichifor Borogeanu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Luiz Fábio Galvão struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Lucrețiu Manolache didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PRO-BR™ -P.A.B-. After 6 minutes, Gualter Jacinto made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. FC Politehnica Timisoara's Lucrețiu Manolache tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 9th minute, Claudiu Azamfirei hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lucrețiu Manolache showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gualter Jacinto, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. 15 minutes into the match, FC Politehnica Timisoara's goal looked a bit too open when Luisinho da Mata came free, but Lucrețiu Manolache reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 20th minute, Gualter Jacinto left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The PRO-BR™ -P.A.B- fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Lucrețiu Manolache took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joaquim Guedes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. PRO-BR™ -P.A.B-'s Abel Barbosa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Claudiu Azamfirei in the 30th minute of play. Abel Barbosa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Claudiu Azamfirei in the 31st minute of the match. 34 minutes into the match, PRO-BR™ -P.A.B-'s Ediberto Gomes sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lucrețiu Manolache narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Lucrețiu Manolache took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gualter Jacinto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luisinho da Mata in the 40th minute of play forced FC Politehnica Timisoara's goalkeeper Lucrețiu Manolache to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. FC Politehnica Timisoara were furious when Manole Constantinescu was red carded, 47 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 48th match minute, FC Politehnica Timisoara was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manole Constantinescu to maneuver through the defense. Lucrețiu Manolache showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Laerte Proença in the 50th minute of the match. The FC Politehnica Timisoara players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. PRO-BR™ -P.A.B- were winning 0-2.

The wind increased when Gualter Jacinto made the kick off in the second half. Anton Dugulescu charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anton Dugulescu the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, FC Politehnica Timisoara's Anton Dugulescu got a free kick in the 54th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gualter Jacinto got free with Lucrețiu Manolache in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 56 minutes into the game, FC Politehnica Timisoara's Nicu Isăilă nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Abel Barbosa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. In the 60th minute, PRO-BR™ -P.A.B-'s Gualter Jacinto dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-3. Henrique Proença's late challenge caught a FC Politehnica Timisoara's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Henrique Proença helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, PRO-BR™ -P.A.B-'s Henrique Proença got a free kick in the 65th minute. A collision led to FC Politehnica Timisoara getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Claudiu Azamfirei hit a great ball. The long shot by Luisinho da Mata in the 72nd minute really tested Lucrețiu Manolache's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. After some careless play in the PRO-BR™ -P.A.B- defense, Pompiliu Pantiș kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Abel Barbosa. The PRO-BR™ -P.A.B- fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Abel Barbosa should have stopped the shot. Gualter Jacinto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in FC Politehnica Timisoara's zone, Joaquim Guedes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lucrețiu Manolache came out of the goal and Joaquim Guedes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Lucrețiu Manolache was out of position in the 95 minute of play, and Gualter Jacinto capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Gualter Jacinto really showed his touch with that goal: 2-4.