U23 World League

EL MONUMENTAL
Spectators: 7522 (Terracing: 5642, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 150) Kryspin Walicki started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Teodosio Isauro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paul Mantu, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. In the 4th match minute, LOS MENTI was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joaquin Miliano to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kryspin Walicki in the 7th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Teodosio Isauro saved LOS MENTI from getting behind. After 12 played minutes FC Arges Dacia Pitesti got a freekick which was hit by Kryspin Walicki. 14 minutes into the match, Kryspin Walicki had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Teodosio Isauro. LOS MENTI's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Kryspin Walicki was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Teodosio Isauro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kryspin Walicki, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. After 24 played minutes LOS MENTI got a freekick which was hit by Omar Cuartio. In the 26th minute Kryspin Walicki shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teodosio Isauro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FC Arges Dacia Pitesti's defense didn't have a chance, in the 30th minute, when Omar Cuartio scored to the left of an out of position Eusebiu Curea, making the score, 2-1. 40 minutes into the match, LOS MENTI's goal looked a bit too open when Mihai Dumitrachescu came free, but Teodosio Isauro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eusebiu Curea made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Omar Cuartio in the 48th minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Omar Cuartio was the one to do the kick off. Teodosio Isauro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kryspin Walicki in the 57th minute of play. After 58 minutes LOS MENTI's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Paul Mantu who took care of the corner kick. When FC Arges Dacia Pitesti's Kryspin Walicki in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LOS MENTI's goalie prevented a goal. Teodosio Isauro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Kryspin Walicki's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. Mihai Dumitrachescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Teodosio Isauro having to interfere. Teodosio Isauro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kryspin Walicki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 76th match minute, LOS MENTI was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maximiliano Dunixi to maneuver through the defense. When Kryspin Walicki got free in front of the goal in the 82nd minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Teodosio Isauro was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. The supporters of LOS MENTI booed when FC Arges Dacia Pitesti was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gigel Birișu didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 87 minutes LOS MENTI's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Paul Mantu who took care of the corner kick. Panait Buga was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. There was no doubt that LOS MENTI were the better team. LOS MENTI's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.