U23 World League

Tiszaligeti Stadion
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Patrik Almási got the match started through his kick off. The UFC STEAUA fans' excitement grew in the 9th match minute when UFC STEAUA's Nelson Mendoza 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. 13 minutes into the match, Nelson Mendoza had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ottó Szántó. Szolnoki MÁV's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Nelson Mendoza was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. When UFC STEAUA's Nelson Mendoza in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Szolnoki MÁV's goalie prevented a goal. Ottó Szántó stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nelson Mendoza's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. In the 19th minute, Nistor Fenici left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The UFC STEAUA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. After having played for 22 minutes, Nistor Fenici managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. UFC STEAUA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nistor Fenici was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Patrik Almási during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Patrik Almási hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. 28 minutes into the match, Nelson Mendoza notched a goal, 0-4, to the right of Szolnoki MÁV's Ottó Szántó. Ottó Szántó was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 31 minutes into the game, Nelson Mendoza cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-5. Ottó Szántó was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The audience was convinced that Nelson Mendoza's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ottó Szántó was relentless in the 34th minute of the game. Costică Petran made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Patrik Almási sent off a good shot on target. When Nelson Mendoza came up free with the goalie in the 44th minute, the UFC STEAUA fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Nelson Mendoza couldn't finish the play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-6 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nelson Mendoza was the one to do the kick off. In the 55th minute, Patrik Almási hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot 61 in the game by Nelson Mendoza from a close distance when the talented Ottó Szántó managed to make a qualified save. Szolnoki MÁV's players were relieved. After a rather tough play, Szolnoki MÁV's Bálint Simon got a free kick in the 66th minute. Nelson Mendoza's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 69thth minute, Ottó Szántó skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After a defensive mix-up in Szolnoki MÁV's zone, Nelson Mendoza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ottó Szántó came out of the goal and Nelson Mendoza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The corner ended in Csanád Újvári almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but UFC STEAUA's Costică Petran did a great save. Nelson Mendoza kicked a quick shot right in front of the goal in the 83rdth minute. Though ot was a great shot Szolnoki MÁV's keeper Ottó Szántó was sill able to block leaving the score board unchanged. Nelson Mendoza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nelson Mendoza in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ottó Szántó saved Szolnoki MÁV from getting behind. A hard shot 91 in the game by Nelson Mendoza from a close distance when the talented Ottó Szántó managed to make a qualified save. Szolnoki MÁV's players were relieved.