U23 World League

MORRISON PARK
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Iacob Stanciu kicked off to start the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Iacob Stanciu in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Antonio Swiderski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 7th minute, Marcelo Moraes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Dacian Dănănae got a free kick in the 9th minute. 11 minutes into the match, SANTOS F.C's goalkeeper Antonio Swiderski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edgar Josan. Marcelo Moraes kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. The supporters of THE CRYSTAL SHIP booed when SANTOS F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luiz Eduardo Marinho didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the game's 13th minute THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Edgar Josan took a hard shot from long distance, a kick which went into the net just to the right of Antonio Swiderski and thus the score was 1-0. Dinu Iureș kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. After recieving a nice pass, SANTOS F.C's Princewill Akprizy Savisaar tried to score from far away in the 17th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Tudor Costa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Asım Erseven in the 20th minute of play. After 25 played minutes SANTOS F.C got a freekick which was hit by Almir Perez. SANTOS F.C's Antonio Swiderski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iacob Stanciu in the 26th minute of play. Asım Erseven sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 29th match minute, SANTOS F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Igor Gaspar to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to THE CRYSTAL SHIP getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Martin Tatomir hit a great ball. In the 36th minute Edgar Josan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonio Swiderski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Asım Erseven received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Tudor Costa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 40th minute, Asım Erseven hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 47th minute, Iacob Stanciu made a precise shot to the right of Antonio Swiderski. SANTOS F.C's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. 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 wind increased when Asım Erseven made the kick off in the second half. Valer Zdroană scored 3-0 in the 52nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Antonio Swiderski, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. If Valer Zdroană had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 66th match minute, SANTOS F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Asım Erseven to maneuver through the defense. Igor Gaspar struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Tudor Costa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SANTOS F.C. Tudor Costa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Asım Erseven, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tudor Costa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Igor Gaspar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Antonio Swiderski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iacob Stanciu, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. In the 79th minute Asım Erseven shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tudor Costa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of THE CRYSTAL SHIP booed when SANTOS F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcelo Moraes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Igor Gaspar hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. SANTOS F.C's Antonio Swiderski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iacob Stanciu in the 84th minute of play. In the 88th minute Marcelo Moraes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tudor Costa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 89 minutes into the game, SANTOS F.C's Igor Gaspar nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tudor Costa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. The supporters of THE CRYSTAL SHIP booed when SANTOS F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcelo Moraes didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Almir Schmidt came up free with the goalie in the 95th minute, the SANTOS F.C fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Almir Schmidt couldn't finish the play. A collision led to SANTOS F.C getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Marcelo Moraes hit a great ball.