U21 World League

Stelian - Ivan Arena
Spectators: 8017 (Terracing: 6015, Seating: 1843, VIP seats: 159) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Tomás Frasco got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Apocalípticos & Caóticos's goalkeeper Clodoveo Ortle, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ernie Ball got free with Clodoveo Ortle in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 12 minutes into the match, Ernie Ball had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Clodoveo Ortle. Apocalípticos & Caóticos's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ernie Ball was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Thanks to some nice moves Ernie Ball could shoot a difficult shot in the 14th minute, which Clodoveo Ortle however easily saved by the left post. After having played for 16 minutes, Tomás Frasco managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Apocalípticos & Caóticos's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tomás Frasco was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's Ernie Ball got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 22 minutes into the game, Adrian Isăilă was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Apocalípticos & Caóticos the free kick. After a rather tough play, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's Adrian Isăilă got a free kick in the 22nd minute. With a little luck, Apocalípticos & Caóticos's Clodoveo Ortle got control of the ball when Ernie Ball tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ernie Ball got free with Clodoveo Ortle in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Clodoveo Ortle made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ernie Ball in the 28th minute. 30 minutes into the match, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's goal looked a bit too open when Victoriano Erauso came free, but Angel Comizzo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 34 minutes into the match, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's goal looked a bit too open when Victoriano Erauso came free, but Angel Comizzo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 35th match minute, Apocalípticos & Caóticos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Celso Meder to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's Ernie Ball got a free kick in the 39th minute. Tomás Frasco charged in rather forcefully in the 40th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tomás Frasco the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Batalionul U23 Dorobanti booed when Apocalípticos & Caóticos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomás Frasco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Clodoveo Ortle made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Ernie Ball sent off a good shot on target. 46 minutes into the match, Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's Ernie Ball sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Clodoveo Ortle narrowly saved just below the crossbar. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ernie Ball was the one to do the kick off. Arnoldo Mateo hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Renan Trancoso took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 53rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Clodoveo Ortle. Apocalípticos & Caóticos's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. When Ernie Ball fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's protests and gave Ernie Ball a yellow card for diving instead. Ernie Ball kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Angel Comizzo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomás Frasco in the 58th minute of play. A collision led to Apocalípticos & Caóticos getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Gualterio Oidor hit a great ball. Apocalípticos & Caóticos's Arsenio Francesco was substituted for Victoriano Erauso. After 61 played minutes Apocalípticos & Caóticos got a freekick which was hit by Gualterio Oidor. Clodoveo Ortle showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernie Ball, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. After 64 minutes of play Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's Ernie Ball was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Ernie Ball kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Arsenio Francesco struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Angel Comizzo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Apocalípticos & Caóticos. Apocalípticos & Caóticos's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lino Sarracino in the 76th minute. After 79 played minutes Apocalípticos & Caóticos got a freekick which was hit by Paulino Matxin. 81 minutes had been played when some careless play by Apocalípticos & Caóticos's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Renan Trancoso was slow to take the kick. During this time Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's players had a chance to rest. Renan Trancoso made a great header on Batalionul U23 Dorobanti's corner, it was just that Apocalípticos & Caóticos's Clodoveo Ortle managed to reach the ball for a save.