U18 World League

Maidan Arena
Spectators: 7663 (Terracing: 5748, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 153) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Cleto Rudolfo took the kick off in the first half of the match. Jacobo Vergaray charged in rather forcefully in the 4th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jacobo Vergaray the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Juventus PTM booed when Error 404 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jacobo Vergaray didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Iustin Macamete could shoot a difficult shot in the 5th minute, which Higinio Clis however easily saved by the left post. Ubaldo Paio kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. 15 minutes into the game, Cleto Rudolfo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Error 404's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Juventus PTM the free kick. After a rather tough play, Error 404's Cleto Rudolfo got a free kick in the 15th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Damian Pătrașcu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Juventus PTM's supporters rose to their feet, but Damian Pătrașcu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Higinio Clis breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Error 404's Cleto Rudolfo got a free kick in the 23rd minute. Mugur Silişteanu kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Juventus PTM defense, Cleto Rudolfo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Manuel Huștea. The Juventus PTM fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Manuel Huștea should have stopped the shot. Iustin Macamete hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. A collision led to Juventus PTM getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Petre Gheorghe hit a great ball. Error 404's Luis Argider got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ubaldo Paio kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. In the 38th minute the ball was on its way in behind Error 404's goalkeeper Higinio Clis, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mugur Silişteanu's late challenge caught a Error 404's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mugur Silişteanu helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Juventus PTM getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Mugur Silişteanu hit a great ball. Higinio Clis took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Damian Pătrașcu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The Juventus PTM fans' excitement grew in the 51st match minute when Juventus PTM's Damian Pătrașcu 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 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 63rd minute, Damian Pătrașcu got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Saturnino Curcio might have been able to make a better finish in the 66th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Manuel Huștea. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Saturnino Curcio ran back to his position shaking his head. Mugur Silişteanu hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Petre Gheorghe kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Luis Argider fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Manuel Huștea having to interfere. Luis Argider sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Cleto Rudolfo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Manuel Huștea having to make a save. Saturnino Curcio might have been able to make a better finish in the 74th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Manuel Huștea. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Saturnino Curcio ran back to his position shaking his head. Saturnino Curcio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Manuel Huștea read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mircea Musceleanu during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Damian Pătrașcu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Juventus PTM's Lucius Gabor got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Error 404's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.