U21 World League

Mestre Telê Santana
Spectators: 7499 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Marcelo Vasconcelos started the match with the kick off. 17 minutes into the match, Arsenal MGK's goal looked a bit too open when Ionel Zărnescu came free, but Rui Souto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rui Souto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ionel Zărnescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Arsenal MGK's Rui Souto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ionel Zărnescu in the 28th minute of play. Edson Favoretto kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Agapito Blanco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcelo Vasconcelos in the 35th minute of play. Agapito Blanco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelo Vasconcelos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FCSB CUENCA's Agapito Blanco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlinhos de Barros in the 39th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcelo Vasconcelos in the 40th minute of play forced FCSB CUENCA's goalkeeper Agapito Blanco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Marcelo Vasconcelos kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Agapito Blanco. That made the score 3-0 in the 42 minute of play. 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ionel Zărnescu to make the kick off. After 54 played minutes Aquiles Azofra rounded Arsenal MGK's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 3-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gorka Turienzo during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, FCSB CUENCA's Gorka Turienzo got a free kick in the 57th minute. Bernardo Solo got in the 62nd a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Rui Souto handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Agapito Blanco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelo Vasconcelos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 67th minute Arsenal MGK were awarded a corner. Marcelo Vasconcelos went to the cornerflag to take it. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Bernardo Solo managed to get in a good position for a shot. FCSB CUENCA's supporters rose to their feet, but Bernardo Solo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rui Souto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ionel Zărnescu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Rui Souto having to make a save. Tiago Cuevas charged in rather forcefully in the 80th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tiago Cuevas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Arsenal MGK booed when FCSB CUENCA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tiago Cuevas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Agapito Blanco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcelo Vasconcelos, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ionel Zărnescu in the 88th minute of play forced Arsenal MGK's goalkeeper Rui Souto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ionel Zărnescus short, quick shot in the 89thth minute got Rui Souto to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. If Bernardo Solo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arsenal MGK's Rui Souto proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 95th minute of the match, managed to save Arsenal MGK from getting a goal against them. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.