U21 World League

SC Braga Arena
Spectators: 7547 (Terracing: 5662, Seating: 1735, VIP seats: 150) In the 6th match minute, SC Braga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Honorato Calado to maneuver through the defense. Albérico Vilaverde showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Francisc Dănescu in the 8th minute of the match. Cassiano Guerreiro hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. In the 10th minute of the match Emanuel Savu shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Albérico Vilaverde showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. SC Braga's Albérico Vilaverde played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emanuel Savu in the 12th minute of play. After 13 played minutes SC Braga got a freekick which was hit by Cassiano Guerreiro. 16 minutes into the match, SC Braga's goal looked a bit too open when Iacob Malcoci came free, but Albérico Vilaverde reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Anton Condrea in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Albérico Vilaverde saved SC Braga from getting behind. After 21 played minutes SC Braga got a freekick which was hit by Honorato Calado. The supporters of SC Braga booed when A4p Dejani was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonard Piț didn't get a good kick on the ball. Albérico Vilaverde made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iacob Malcoci in the 27th minute of play. The corner led A4p Dejani's Emanuel Savu to fire away a dangerous shot which Albérico Vilaverde despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Albérico Vilaverde showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emanuel Savu in the 34th minute of the match. Albérico Vilaverde didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Iacob Malcoci went, in the 39th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Albérico Vilaverde took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iacob Malcoci, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 45th minute, Alexandrino Bessa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 46 minutes into the match, A4p Dejani's Francisc Dănescu sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Albérico Vilaverde narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Hélder Trindade made the kick off in the second half. Leonard Piț kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. In the 54th match minute, SC Braga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cassiano Guerreiro to maneuver through the defense. Emanuel Savu recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 57th minute, Francisc Dănescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Albérico Vilaverde showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Francisc Dănescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. 61 minutes into the game, Emanuel Savu recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Albérico Vilaverde. Emanuel Savu showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. SC Braga's Gentil Vasques got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of A4p Dejani booed when SC Braga was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Caetano Coutinho didn't get a good kick on the ball. Albérico Vilaverde made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anton Condrea in the 72nd minute of play. Emanuel Savu didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 0-3 via right post in the game's 72nd minute. A4p Dejani's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! 77 minutes into the match, SC Braga's goal looked a bit too open when Iacob Malcoci came free, but Albérico Vilaverde reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hélder Trindade kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Anton Condrea recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. SC Braga's Albérico Vilaverde played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iacob Malcoci in the 86th minute of play. In the 88th minute, Iacob Malcoci made a precise shot to the right of Albérico Vilaverde. SC Braga's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. In the 91st minute, Octávio Moita hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The SC Braga fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. A4p Dejani were clearly better and deserved to take the win.