U23 World League

Paso
Spectators: 7683 (Terracing: 5763, Seating: 1767, VIP seats: 153) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Silviu Văduvescu made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute Silviu Văduvescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sobah Garcha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 4th minute, Vali Voinea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With an all-out effort, Paso FC's Filip Andrițoiu threw himself towards the right post 5 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Donato Bladi, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 11th minute, Elijo Marica hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zacarias Gau could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Filip Andrițoiu made a huge save. When the match clock showed 16 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Silviu Văduvescu sped through Paso FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Sobah Garcha. The crowd rose to their feet as Paso FC's Donato Bladi slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Filip Andrițoiu. That made the score 1-1 after 20 minutes of play. A hard shot 25 in the game by Marcelo Tajo from a close distance when the talented Filip Andrițoiu managed to make a qualified save. FC BRADUL -MM-'s players were relieved. In the 28th minute Teodoro Lucero shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Filip Andrițoiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 31 played minutes Paso FC got a freekick which was hit by Tan Marica. Laurențiu Vlădoiu scored 1-2 in the 34th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Sobah Garcha, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. A collision led to FC BRADUL -MM- getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Gavril Negulescu hit a great ball. Filip Andrițoiu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zacarias Gau in the 38th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 39 minutes, Filip Andrițoiu successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Filip Andrițoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Donato Bladi in the 42nd minute of play. In the 46th minute there was a penalty for FC BRADUL -MM-. Vali Voinea stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Sobah Garcha. 1-3.

FC BRADUL -MM-'s Cosmin Bungescu was substituted for Gavril Negulescu. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marcelo Tajo made a kick off. Filip Andrițoiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elijo Conchas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Silviu Văduvescu's late challenge caught a Paso FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Silviu Văduvescu helped the player get up and apologised. After 54 played minutes FC BRADUL -MM- got a freekick which was hit by Silviu Văduvescu. 56 minutes into the match, Zacarias Gau had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Filip Andrițoiu. FC BRADUL -MM-'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zacarias Gau was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. Paso FC's Sobah Garcha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Silviu Văduvescu in the 60th minute of play. The supporters of FC BRADUL -MM- booed when Paso FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcelo Tajo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 62 minutes into the match, Paso FC's goalkeeper Sobah Garcha had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alin Hrib. Zacarias Gau sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 70 minutes into the match, FC BRADUL -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Teodoro Lucero came free, but Filip Andrițoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sobah Garcha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Laurențiu Vlădoiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iosif Bobeica in the 74th minute of play forced Paso FC's goalkeeper Sobah Garcha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 75th minute Laurențiu Vlădoiu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sobah Garcha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 80 minutes into the game, Silviu Văduvescu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-4. Sobah Garcha was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 88th minute, Zacarias Gau left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Paso FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-4. When Costică Hârșu fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC BRADUL -MM-'s protests and gave Costică Hârșu a yellow card for diving instead. After a defensive mix-up in FC BRADUL -MM-'s zone, Zacarias Gau stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Filip Andrițoiu came out of the goal and Zacarias Gau tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 94 minutes into the match, Paso FC's goal looked a bit too open when Silviu Văduvescu came free, but Sobah Garcha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sobah Garcha made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alin Hrib in the 97th minute.