U21 World League

Pildesti Arena
Spectators: 7651 (Terracing: 5740, Seating: 1759, VIP seats: 152) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Carlinhos de Lara started the match with the kick off. Chepe Canido made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Augustin Nechifor in the 5th minute of play. Octavian Bogdănescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andriy Shevchenko, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Augustin Nechifor in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Chepe Canido saved Juventudes Libertárias from getting behind. Carlinhos de Lara's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Octavian Bogdănescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. Juventudes Libertárias were awarded a corner in the 11th minute after FC Steaua Pildesti's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Carlos Alberto Torres took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Carlos Alberto Torres got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Octavian Bogdănescu quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 12th match minute, Juventudes Libertárias was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roy Pålsson to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to FC Steaua Pildesti getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Traian Roşu hit a great ball. A collision led to FC Steaua Pildesti getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Valer Uncheşelu hit a great ball. Chepe Canido showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nichifor Vergulescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. After 18 played minutes Juventudes Libertárias got a freekick which was hit by Roy Pålsson. A hard shot 20 in the game by Augustin Nechifor from a close distance when the talented Chepe Canido managed to make a qualified save. Juventudes Libertárias's players were relieved. Augustin Nechifors short, quick shot in the 23rdth minute got Chepe Canido to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 26 minutes into the match, FC Steaua Pildesti's Augustin Nechifor sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Chepe Canido narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 28th minute, Carlinhos de Lara got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 31st minute of the match, Nichifor Vergulescu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Chepe Canido saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 33 minutes into the match, Juventudes Libertárias's goalkeeper Chepe Canido had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nichifor Vergulescu. Octavian Bogdănescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andriy Shevchenko in the 41st minute of the match. In the 44th minute, Nichifor Vergulescu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Augustin Nechifor's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 46thth minute, Chepe Canido skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal.

In the 54th minute, Costin Iorgu made a precise shot to the right of Chepe Canido. Juventudes Libertárias's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Adam Buș sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Costin Iorgu scored 2-1 in the 71st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Chepe Canido, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Márcio Ramos kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. 82 minutes into the game, FC Steaua Pildesti's Augustin Nechifor nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Chepe Canido made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Octavian Bogdănescu had in the 86thth minute some difficulties stopping Carlos Alberto Torres's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball FC Steaua Pildesti's defense didn't have a chance, in the 86th minute, when Carlos Alberto Torres scored to the left of an out of position Octavian Bogdănescu, making the score, 3-2. Carlos Alberto Torres kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Andriy Shevchenko charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Andriy Shevchenko the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Andriy Shevchenko hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. 94 minutes into the game, Augustin Nechifor cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-2. Chepe Canido was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. FC Steaua Pildesti had won after a very even match.