U21 World League

G.O.A.T.
Spectators: 7519 (Terracing: 5640, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Augustin Horea got the match started through his kick off. Horácio Henriques received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 2nd minute. Nicu Arghirescu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. FC Tó Madeira's Micael Rios got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nicu Arghirescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Horácio Henriques in the 7th minute of play. Club Sportiv Medgidia's Nicu Arghirescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Horácio Henriques in the 9th minute of play. When FC Tó Madeira's Horácio Henriques in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Sportiv Medgidia's goalie prevented a goal. Adam Stamatiu made in the 12th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by FC Tó Madeira's Cassiano Vilanova. Club Sportiv Medgidia's Nicu Arghirescu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 13th minute of the match, managed to save Club Sportiv Medgidia from getting a goal against them. Horácio Henriques had several of the Club Sportiv Medgidia's defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 25 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 1-0 score and a disappointed Nicu Arghirescu as he didn't even see the shot coming. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Horácio Henriques in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nicu Arghirescu saved Club Sportiv Medgidia from getting behind. Sebastian Matei was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 34th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. After 37 played minutes Club Sportiv Medgidia got a freekick which was hit by Romeo Ungur. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Horácio Henriques in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicu Arghirescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to FC Tó Madeira getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Cassiano Vilanova hit a great ball. Augustin Horea recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Horácio Henriques made a kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Micael Rios was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Tó Madeira's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Club Sportiv Medgidia the free kick. Micael Rios hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Horácio Henriques sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Club Sportiv Medgidia's Nicu Arghirescu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Horácio Henriques in the 59th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Horácio Henriques in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicu Arghirescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, FC Tó Madeira's Isidro Cortez got a free kick in the 65th minute. Nicu Arghirescu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Horácio Henriques's shot from short distance in the 69th minute. In the 70thth minute of the game Micael Rios who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Club Sportiv Medgidia's Nicu Arghirescu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 72 minutes into the match, Horácio Henriques had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Nicu Arghirescu. Club Sportiv Medgidia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Horácio Henriques was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Horea Aplugăriței hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. After 83 minutes of play, FC Tó Madeira's Horácio Henriques made it 4-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Nicu Arghirescu was left in no man's land by his defense there! A collision led to FC Tó Madeira getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Hugo Baldaia hit a great ball. Ferdinand Hidiș made in the 91st minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Stelian Hulubei however managed to control. Horácio Henriques sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. FC Tó Madeira had won after a very even match.