World League

La Jabonera
Spectators: 7514 (Terracing: 5636, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Orlando Mena started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Orlando Mena could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 2nd minute of the match, but Marius Niculescu made a huge save. With a little luck, FC BRADUL -MM-'s Marius Niculescu got control of the ball when Orlando Mena tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Jabones Tocadores booed when FC BRADUL -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valeriu Zăraşcu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Orlando Mena sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Constantino Bernard made in the 17th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Edu Ramos immediately put the ball in play. Orlando Mena could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Marius Niculescu made a huge save. 22 minutes into the match, FC BRADUL -MM-'s goal looked a bit too open when Orlando Mena came free, but Marius Niculescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ryan Blachere made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manuel Pantiș in the 25th minute of play. In the 31st minute of the game Constantino Bernard made a throw-in which Ionel Pârvulescu played forward. FC BRADUL -MM-'s Marius Niculescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Orlando Mena in the 34th minute of play. Ryan Blachere took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manuel Pantiș, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC BRADUL -MM-'s Ionel Pârvulescu quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Orlando Mena, made in the 39th minute of the game. After some fancy dribbling in the 40th minute, Ladislao Bartoleme managed to get in a good position for a shot. Jabones Tocadores's supporters rose to their feet, but Ladislao Bartoleme was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marius Niculescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Marius Niculescu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Orlando Mena in the 43rd minute. Orlando Mena blasted a shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marius Niculescu having to make a save. In the 44th minute Orlando Mena shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marius Niculescu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

FC BRADUL -MM- made a substitution. Costel Pacuraru replaced Manuel Pantiș. Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Costel Pacuraru to make the kick off. Marius Niculescu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orlando Mena, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. 58 minutes into the game, Costel Pacuraru was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC BRADUL -MM-'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Jabones Tocadores the free kick. After a rather tough play, FC BRADUL -MM-'s Costel Pacuraru got a free kick in the 58th minute. FC BRADUL -MM- made a substitution. Dorin Cârțan replaced Vali Papaiani. FC BRADUL -MM-'s Eusebiu Fânaru was substituted for Valeriu Zăraşcu. In the 67th minute, Fernando Maule hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jabones Tocadores made a substitution. Adam Bareiro replaced Cristi Popovici. Jabones Tocadores made a substitution. Patricio Pacho replaced Edgardo Felo. The supporters of FC BRADUL -MM- booed when Jabones Tocadores was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernando Maule didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 70 minutes, Edu Ramos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC BRADUL -MM- and the Jabones Tocadores players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 71st match minute, FC BRADUL -MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edu Ramos to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Jabones Tocadores booed when FC BRADUL -MM- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edu Ramos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Costel Pacuraru kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. In the 78th minute, FC BRADUL -MM-'s Costel Pacuraru ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Ryan Blachere. Ryan Blachere yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. Jabones Tocadores made a substitution. Everardo Lluciano replaced Carl Muscat. Ladislao Bartoleme struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Marius Niculescu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Jabones Tocadores. 95 minutes had been played when some careless play by Jabones Tocadores's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ionel Pârvulescu was slow to take the kick. During this time FC BRADUL -MM-'s players had a chance to rest. Chants of FC BRADUL -MM- echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Jabones Tocadores had held the ball for most of the match.