U23 World League

Gheorghe Hagi Arena
Spectators: 7830 (Terracing: 5874, Seating: 1800, VIP seats: 156) FC Buzău's Emilian Răduța started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The audience was convinced that Emilian Răduța's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Raí Bertassi was relentless in the 4th minute of the game. Emilian Răduța struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Raí Bertassi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Buzău. After a rather tough play, 27 de Mayo's Renato Silveira got a free kick in the 9th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Emilian Răduța got free with Raí Bertassi in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dedê de Senna in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alex Buzincu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 13 minutes into the match, 27 de Mayo's goalkeeper Raí Bertassi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ionuț Năsturel. 15 minutes into the match, 27 de Mayo's goalkeeper Raí Bertassi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ionuț Năsturel. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Emilian Răduța in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Raí Bertassi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 19th minute of the match FC Buzău got a corner. 27 de Mayo's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ionuț Năsturel ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner went over the outstretched arms of 27 de Mayo's goalie and right to Mihail Gherdan. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. 27 de Mayo's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. In the 24th match minute, FC Buzău was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mihail Gherdan to maneuver through the defense. Raí Bertassi didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Emilian Răduța went, in the 28th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. In the 37th minute, Dudu Cordeiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alex Adam could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 40th minute of the match, but Raí Bertassi made a huge save. Raí Bertassi made an important save on a dangerous shot by George Ţiţeica in the 42nd minute. The supporters of 27 de Mayo booed when FC Buzău was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mihail Gherdan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alex Buzincu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dedê de Senna, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Dedê de Senna stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, George Ţiţeica made a precise shot to the right of Raí Bertassi. 27 de Mayo's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. A collision led to FC Buzău getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. George Ţiţeica hit a great ball. When FC Buzău's Emilian Răduța in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye 27 de Mayo's goalie prevented a goal. Raí Bertassi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emilian Răduța's shot from short distance in the 59th minute. In the 61stth minute of the game Emilian Răduța who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but 27 de Mayo's Raí Bertassi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emilian Răduța in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Raí Bertassi saved 27 de Mayo from getting behind. Raí Bertassi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emilian Răduța in the 74th minute of play. If Emilian Răduța had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Clemente Castro during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Raí Bertassi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emilian Răduța, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Raí Bertassi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emilian Răduța, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Emilian Răduța in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Raí Bertassi saved 27 de Mayo from getting behind. 88 minutes into the game, Emilian Răduța cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-0. Raí Bertassi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Dudu Cordeiro's late challenge caught a FC Buzău's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dudu Cordeiro helped the player get up and apologised. In the 95th minute, Luiz Fabiano Albuquerque hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The FC Buzău fans cheered their team off the field, for while 27 de Mayo had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.