U18 World League

Sidus Stadium
Spectators: 7967 (Terracing: 5977, Seating: 1832, VIP seats: 158) Haroldo Alves fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Silviu Nuțu having to interfere. In the 4th minute of the match, Haroldo Alves tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Silviu Nuțu saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After some fancy dribbling in the 7th minute, Haroldo Alves managed to get in a good position for a shot. Praetorian™ FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Haroldo Alves was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Silviu Nuțu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ferdinand Gâdea kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. A hard shot 10 in the game by Haroldo Alves from a close distance when the talented Silviu Nuțu managed to make a qualified save. FC Psihopel BM-MM-'s players were relieved. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adriano Perez in the 14th minute of play forced FC Psihopel BM-MM-'s goalkeeper Silviu Nuțu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With his leg Silviu Nuțu managed to avoid a goal in the 16thth minute, when Praetorian™ FC's Haroldo Alves fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Didi Vianna didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Manuel Alungulesei went, in the 18th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. In the 21st minute of the match Ovidiu Milescu sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Didi Vianna skillfully saved the ball. After a rather tough play, Praetorian™ FC's Marcelo Torres got a free kick in the 22nd minute. 23 minutes into the game, Manuel Alungulesei cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Didi Vianna was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 28th minute, Manuel Alungulesei made a precise shot to the right of Didi Vianna. Praetorian™ FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. Ernesto da Cunha's late challenge caught a FC Psihopel BM-MM-'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ernesto da Cunha helped the player get up and apologised. In the 32nd match minute, Praetorian™ FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ernesto da Cunha to maneuver through the defense. After 34 played minutes FC Psihopel BM-MM- got a freekick which was hit by Avram Ciocâltea. Silviu Nuțu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Haroldo Alves in the 37th minute. A collision led to FC Psihopel BM-MM- getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Avram Ciocâltea hit a great ball. Silviu Nuțu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Haroldo Alves in the 43rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manuel Alungulesei in the 45th minute of play forced Praetorian™ FC's goalkeeper Didi Vianna to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 46 minutes, Ferdinand Gâdea managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Psihopel BM-MM-'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Ferdinand Gâdea was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Haroldo Alves stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Didi Vianna took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manuel Alungulesei, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 55th minute, Ferdinand Gâdea managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Psihopel BM-MM-'s supporters rose to their feet, but Ferdinand Gâdea was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Didi Vianna breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With 57 minutes on the clock, Vasile Turcescu commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 57 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for FC Psihopel BM-MM-! Severino Figueiredo shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. Haroldo Alves struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Silviu Nuțu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Praetorian™ FC. After 64 minutes, Adriano Perez mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Praetorian™ FC and the FC Psihopel BM-MM- players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Praetorian™ FC's Adriano Perez got a free kick in the 64th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Haroldo Alves in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Silviu Nuțu saved FC Psihopel BM-MM- from getting behind. Nilmar Favoretto struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Silviu Nuțu didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Praetorian™ FC. Praetorian™ FC made a substitution. Délio Netto replaced Adriano Perez. Avram Ciocâltea hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Silviu Nuțu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Haroldo Alves, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. After a defensive mix-up in FC Psihopel BM-MM-'s zone, Nilmar Favoretto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Silviu Nuțu came out of the goal and Nilmar Favoretto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Severino Figueiredo in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Silviu Nuțu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 90th match minute, FC Psihopel BM-MM- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Avram Ciocâltea to maneuver through the defense. In the 98th minute, Manuel Alungulesei hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 99th minute Haroldo Alves shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Silviu Nuțu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched FC Psihopel BM-MM- eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.