U18 World League

FC Lothlorien
Spectators: 7690 (Terracing: 5768, Seating: 1769, VIP seats: 153) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ulysses Vaz got the match started through his kick off. Tudor Vulcănescu's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 4thth minute, Hermínio Silva skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Silas de Lima in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marian Dudău prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Ulysses Vaz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hermínio Silva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tudor Vulcănescu in the 16th minute of the match. After 17 played minutes Vila Zumbi got a freekick which was hit by Sandro Seco. Vila Zumbi's Hermínio Silva proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 23rd minute of the match, managed to save Vila Zumbi from getting a goal against them. The crowd rose to their feet as Fc Lothlorien's Marcu Panait slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Hermínio Silva. That made the score 1-0 after 24 minutes of play. 29 minutes into the match, Vila Zumbi's goalkeeper Hermínio Silva had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tudor Vulcănescu. 31 minutes into the game, Ulysses Vaz cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Marian Dudău was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. If Silas de Lima had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Silas de Lima had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Adelino Sarmento kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Vila Zumbi's Hermínio Silva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tudor Vulcănescu in the 45th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Sandro Seco kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Viorel Buricea sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcu Panait received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Hermínio Silva tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mihnea Marica kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Fc Lothlorien's Gheorghe Bârza suffered a concussion after 72 minutes and had to leave the field. Fc Lothlorien made a substitution. Paul Barboni replaced Gheorghe Bârza. Hermínio Silva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcu Panait in the 76th minute of the match. In the 80th minute, Sandro Seco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 81st minute of the match Valer Mălaimare sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Hermínio Silva skillfully saved the ball. The supporters of Fc Lothlorien booed when Vila Zumbi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tiago Gabriel Zanette didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hermínio Silva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tudor Vulcănescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hermínio Silva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcu Panait, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alexandre Martins hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. There was no doubt that Fc Lothlorien were the better team. Fc Lothlorien's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.