U18 World League

Neo-Tokyo Olympic St
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) Carlos Alberto Branco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Traian Arsene in the 3rd minute of play. After 6 played minutes The Owls got a freekick which was hit by Marius Proca. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Avram Piț during the 8th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 9 minutes in the game, Cristian Pitta fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Ion Crivac having to interfere. After 11 played minutes Akira アキラ got a freekick which was hit by Aníbal Rocha. Traian Arsene received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Carlos Alberto Branco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 18th minute Leonardo Vargas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ion Crivac saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aníbal Rocha's late challenge caught a The Owls's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Aníbal Rocha helped the player get up and apologised. After 19 played minutes Akira アキラ got a freekick which was hit by Aníbal Rocha. Carlos Alberto Branco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Traian Arsene, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Liviu Achimescu in the 22nd minute of play forced Akira アキラ's goalkeeper Carlos Alberto Branco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Carlos Alberto Branco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Liviu Achimescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Owls's Ion Crivac played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Pitta in the 25th minute of play. If Severino Romero had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Akira アキラ's Aníbal Rocha got his second yellow card of the match in the 33rd minute. The referee ordered Aníbal Rocha off the ground. Aníbal Rocha hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. During the 36th minute of the match Avram Piț completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Avram Piț a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 37 played minutes The Owls got a freekick which was hit by Avram Piț. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Liviu Achimescu in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlos Alberto Branco prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 39th minute, Liviu Huștea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

After 58 minutes, Severino Romero mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Akira アキラ and the The Owls players grew even worse after the yellow card. Severino Romero kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. In the 60th minute Liviu Achimescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Alberto Branco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Liviu Achimescu fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carlos Alberto Branco having to interfere. 65 minutes into the game, Liviu Achimescu lined in a short shot 0-1 behind a frustrated Carlos Alberto Branco. Liviu Achimescu in the 74thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Carlos Alberto Branco, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Akira アキラ's Carlos Alberto Branco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Liviu Achimescu in the 81st minute of play. In the 86th minute, Marius Proca hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Liviu Huștea kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Liviu Achimescu's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 92ndth minute, Carlos Alberto Branco skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 95thth minute of the game Liviu Achimescu who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Akira アキラ's Carlos Alberto Branco was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The Owls's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.