U21 World League

Lionel Messi
Spectators: 8500 (Terracing: 6376, Seating: 1955, VIP seats: 169) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Elpidio Gai made the kick off which started today's match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Federico Laurentzi got free with Codrin Beraru in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Panait Marghescu in the 15th minute of play forced ARedonditos de Ricota CFK's goalkeeper Nicasio Benino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Paralia Athens's Silviu Filimon got a free kick in the 20th minute. In the 23rd minute Martin Arseni shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicasio Benino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nicasio Benino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Arseni in the 24th minute of play. A collision led to Paralia Athens getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Filip Iorgovan hit a great ball. ARedonditos de Ricota CFK's Nicasio Benino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Martin Arseni in the 27th minute of play. In the 28th minute Panait Marghescu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicasio Benino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to ARedonditos de Ricota CFK getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Mariano Olayo hit a great ball. Nicasio Benino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Panait Marghescu in the 32nd minute of the match. Nicasio Benino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Martin Arseni, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. ARedonditos de Ricota CFK's Nicasio Benino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Panait Marghescu in the 35th minute of play. Nicasio Benino didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Panait Marghescu went, in the 37th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Anton Mălăele during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 39 played minutes Paralia Athens got a freekick which was hit by Anton Mălăele. Through an outstanding action, after 41 minutes, Codrin Beraru successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 42nd minute, Sixto Harriet hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Martin Arseni in the 46th minute of play forced ARedonditos de Ricota CFK's goalkeeper Nicasio Benino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 48 played minutes Paralia Athens got a freekick which was hit by Filip Iorgovan.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Panait Marghescu made a kick off. In the 54th match minute, ARedonditos de Ricota CFK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elpidio Gai to maneuver through the defense. Nicasio Benino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Arseni, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 60th minute Alejandro Baristo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Codrin Beraru saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nicasio Benino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Panait Marghescu in the 64th minute of play. Martin Arseni could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Nicasio Benino made a huge save. 69 minutes into the match, Paralia Athens's goal looked a bit too open when Alejandro Baristo came free, but Codrin Beraru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 74 minutes into the match, Paralia Athens's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Gai came free, but Codrin Beraru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 75 played minutes Paralia Athens got a freekick which was hit by Filip Iorgovan. ARedonditos de Ricota CFK's Nunez Matthew was substituted for Silvano Ofelio. ARedonditos de Ricota CFK's Esequiel Barco was substituted for Elpidio Gai. Filip Iorgovan kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Alejandro Baristo might have been able to make a better finish in the 77th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Codrin Beraru. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alejandro Baristo ran back to his position shaking his head. Nicasio Benino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Panait Marghescu in the 82nd minute of play. Nicasio Benino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pompiliu Barbăsură in the 84th minute of the match. Codrin Beraru took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alejandro Baristo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Paralia Athens's zone, Alejandro Baristo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Codrin Beraru came out of the goal and Alejandro Baristo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.