U21 World League

ULTRA VIOLA ARENA
Spectators: 7550 (Terracing: 5664, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) Alvinegro Carioca's Hermínio Ferraz started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 5th minute Carlos Augusto Sampaio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tudor Feroiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 7 minutes had been played when some careless play by ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Chico Vidal was slow to take the kick. During this time Alvinegro Carioca's players had a chance to rest. Chico Vidal made a great header on Alvinegro Carioca's corner, it was just that ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s Tudor Feroiu managed to reach the ball for a save. The Alvinegro Carioca fans' excitement grew in the 10th match minute when Alvinegro Carioca's Hermínio Ferraz looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s Tudor Feroiu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hermínio Ferraz in the 13th minute of play. Stelian Hidiș scored 1-2 in the 26th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rony Netto, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 30 minutes into the match, Caio Cabral notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s Tudor Feroiu. Tudor Feroiu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Alvinegro Carioca's Rony Netto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iustin Bologa in the 33rd minute of play. Rony Netto made an important save on a dangerous shot by Narcis Ruşdea in the 37th minute. Tudor Feroiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hermínio Ferraz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 41 played minutes Alvinegro Carioca got a freekick which was hit by Hermínio Ferraz. Rony Netto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iustin Bologa in the 45th minute of play. After the first half Alvinegro Carioca were leading 1-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Rony Netto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Codrin Turbatu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the Alvinegro Carioca defense, Codrin Turbatu kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rony Netto. The Alvinegro Carioca fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rony Netto should have stopped the shot. 54 minutes into the game, José Augusto Quirino was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Alvinegro Carioca's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ★POLI★™★VIOLA★ the free kick. After 54 played minutes Alvinegro Carioca got a freekick which was hit by José Augusto Quirino. When ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s Stelian Hidiș in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alvinegro Carioca's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Alvinegro Carioca getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Carlos Augusto Sampaio hit a great ball. Narcis Ruşdea blasted a shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Rony Netto having to make a save. Stelian Hidiș received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Rony Netto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Alvinegro Carioca getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Hermínio Ferraz hit a great ball. A collision led to ★POLI★™★VIOLA★ getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Anton Cojocaru hit a great ball. The supporters of Alvinegro Carioca booed when ★POLI★™★VIOLA★ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anton Cojocaru didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Alvinegro Carioca booed when ★POLI★™★VIOLA★ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Basarab Tarcea didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Caio Cabral got free with Tudor Feroiu in the 79th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 82nd match minute, Alvinegro Carioca was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by José Augusto Quirino to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Alvinegro Carioca booed when ★POLI★™★VIOLA★ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anton Cojocaru didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 90 played minutes Alvinegro Carioca got a freekick which was hit by Sidney Sousa. Rony Netto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stelian Hidiș, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Iustin Bologa in the 96th minute of play forced Alvinegro Carioca's goalkeeper Rony Netto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alvinegro Carioca were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over ★POLI★™★VIOLA★'s much stronger midfield.