U18 World League

Carminati
Spectators: 7766 (Terracing: 5826, Seating: 1786, VIP seats: 154) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sever Vintilescu made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by János Oltean in the 4th minute of play forced Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's goalkeeper Faustino Markel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 6 minutes had been played when some careless play by Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Horia Berceanu was slow to take the kick. During this time Academia Rio's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Academia Rio's Horia Berceanu to fire away a dangerous shot which Faustino Markel despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. If Ermegildo Fero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Esteve Toribio kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. János Oltean sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Edgard Uzuri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iurie Mutu having to interfere. When Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's Esteve Toribio in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Academia Rio's goalie prevented a goal. János Oltean got in the 34th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Faustino Markel handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. A collision led to Olimpo de Bahia Blanca getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Nicanor Vimaro hit a great ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Esteve Toribio to strike the kick off in the second half. Nicu Burtea kicked well hit freekick during the 50th minute of the match. Paul Cucu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ermegildo Fero charged in rather forcefully in the 67th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ermegildo Fero the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ermegildo Fero hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. 72 minutes into the match, Olimpo de Bahia Blanca's goalkeeper Faustino Markel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sever Vintilescu. Haroldo Erasto kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Haroldo Erasto charged in rather forcefully in the 82nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Haroldo Erasto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 82nd match minute, Olimpo de Bahia Blanca was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Haroldo Erasto to maneuver through the defense. Paul Cucu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Faustino Markel made a huge save. Paul Cucu's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Faustino Markel firmly grabbed it by the left post. Academia Rio's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because Olimpo de Bahia Blanca had won, even though Academia Rio had held more of the ball.