U23 World League

Riverside Arena
Spectators: 7658 (Terracing: 5745, Seating: 1761, VIP seats: 152) 2 minutes into the match, Talento Futebol clube's goalkeeper José Maria Souza had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nicolae Zaharia. In the 4th minute, Benjamim Sabóia left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Talento Futebol clube fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. The referee felt a red card was in order, 7 minutes into the game, when Léo Ortiz put in a rough tackle. After 7 played minutes Talento Futebol clube got a freekick which was hit by Léo Ortiz. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nicolae Zaharia got free with José Maria Souza in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Talento Futebol clube's José Maria Souza proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save Talento Futebol clube from getting a goal against them. José Maria Souza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicolae Zaharia in the 19th minute of play. Zhu Zhen Ran received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Gigio Buffone tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gigio Buffone showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benjamim Sabóia in the 27th minute of the match. In the 34th minute, Vasile Orghidan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Talento Futebol clube getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Viktor Lindelof hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nicolae Zaharia in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck José Maria Souza prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 43 minutes into the match, Carp Team's goal looked a bit too open when Júnior Zago came free, but Gigio Buffone reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mihăiţă Sinulescu might have been able to make a better finish in the 44th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over José Maria Souza. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mihăiţă Sinulescu ran back to his position shaking his head.

52 minutes into the match, Talento Futebol clube's goal looked a bit too open when Tiago Vulcan came free, but José Maria Souza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tiago Vulcan during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 54th minute, Tiago Vulcan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gigio Buffone made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benjamim Sabóia in the 59th minute of play. Zhu Zhen Ran recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 62nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Viktor Lindelof hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. After 67 played minutes Talento Futebol clube got a freekick which was hit by Saul Francho. Vasile Orghidan's late challenge caught a Talento Futebol clube's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Vasile Orghidan helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Carp Team's Vasile Orghidan got a free kick in the 69th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Iosif Vuşcan during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Talento Futebol clube booed when Carp Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iosif Vuşcan didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Benjamim Sabóia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Talento Futebol clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Benjamim Sabóia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gigio Buffone breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Saul Francho scored 0-2 in the 83rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Gigio Buffone, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Viktor Lindelof struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Gigio Buffone didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Talento Futebol clube. Benjamim Sabóia was extremely unlucky when he, in the 91st minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. After a defensive mix-up in Carp Team's zone, Benjamim Sabóia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gigio Buffone came out of the goal and Benjamim Sabóia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Carp Team fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Talento Futebol clube were clearly better and deserved to take the win.