U23 World League

MASTERBET FC
Spectators: 9241 (Terracing: 6932, Seating: 2125, VIP seats: 184) Guido Delzo started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Gong Zhi Peng who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 3rdth minute tested the skills of Gaston Osorio when he managed to save the team from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gong Zhi Peng in the 6th minute of play forced Nibiru X's goalkeeper Gaston Osorio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gaston Osorio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gong Zhi Peng, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fazlı Sarıaslan in the 9th minute of play forced MasterBets's goalkeeper Gigel Zăvoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gigel Zăvoiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fazlı Sarıaslan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the MasterBets defense, Guido Delzo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gigel Zăvoiu. The MasterBets fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gigel Zăvoiu should have stopped the shot. Gigel Zăvoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Levi Ackerman in the 14th minute of play. After 15 minutes, Francis Coppola mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the MasterBets and the Nibiru X players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 15 played minutes MasterBets got a freekick which was hit by Francis Coppola. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fazlı Sarıaslan in the 16th minute of play forced MasterBets's goalkeeper Gigel Zăvoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 17 minutes into the match, Nibiru X's goal looked a bit too open when Robert Aurelianu came free, but Gaston Osorio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 23rd minute Gong Zhi Peng shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gaston Osorio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Daniel Daraban could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Gaston Osorio made a huge save. The attack was good, but when Gong Zhi Peng in the 24th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. Marcel Folch received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Gigel Zăvoiu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gong Zhi Peng who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 30thth minute tested the skills of Gaston Osorio when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Gigel Zăvoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcel Folch in the 33rd minute of play. Gigel Zăvoiu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guido Delzo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 37th minute Marcel Folch shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gigel Zăvoiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nibiru X's Gaston Osorio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Nibiru X from getting a goal against them. If Gong Zhi Peng had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gigel Zăvoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Guido Delzo in the 43rd minute of play. 45 minutes into the match, MasterBets's goal looked a bit too open when Levi Ackerman came free, but Gigel Zăvoiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gigel Zăvoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fazlı Sarıaslan in the 47th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gong Zhi Peng to make the kick off. Gaston Osorio showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Robert Aurelianu in the 51st minute of the match. The supporters of Nibiru X booed when MasterBets was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gong Zhi Peng didn't get a good kick on the ball. Levi Ackerman took the ball and in the 55 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gigel Zăvoiu. Gigel Zăvoiu dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Gigel Zăvoiu made a fantastic save in the 60th minute, when Marcel Folch sent off a good shot on target. MasterBets's Gong Zhi Peng got a good chance for a goal in the 65th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Gaston Osorio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gong Zhi Peng, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Marcel Folch struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Gigel Zăvoiu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nibiru X. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Robert Aurelianu during the 81st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, MasterBets's Robert Aurelianu got a free kick in the 81st minute. The supporters of Nibiru X booed when MasterBets was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. George Paulică didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Faustão Pernambucano in the 85th minute of play forced MasterBets's goalkeeper Gigel Zăvoiu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gigel Zăvoiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Guido Delzo in the 87th minute of play. In the 91st minute Faustão Pernambucano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gigel Zăvoiu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. MasterBets made a substitution. Ivan Neghină replaced Francis Coppola. The Nibiru X supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Nibiru X would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.