U21 World League

BARLAD ARENA
Spectators: 8003 (Terracing: 6004, Seating: 1840, VIP seats: 159) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Acácio Neto took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd match minute, F.C.BARLAD was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paul Irod to maneuver through the defense. Nichifor Codruț hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. Edson Bertassi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nichifor Codruț's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. When Nichifor Codruț, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 10 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Edson Bertassi was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. In the 14th minute, Acácio Neto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 18 minutes into the match, Carrapichel - FDFDF's goalkeeper Edson Bertassi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Paul Irod. 20 minutes into the match, F.C.BARLAD's goal looked a bit too open when Acácio Neto came free, but Niculae Isvoreanu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. F.C.BARLAD's Niculae Isvoreanu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Acácio Neto in the 22nd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eric Pârlea got free with Edson Bertassi in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Edson Bertassi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eric Pârlea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 40 minutes into the match, F.C.BARLAD's goal looked a bit too open when Acácio Neto came free, but Niculae Isvoreanu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Niculae Isvoreanu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Acácio Neto in the 43rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, F.C.BARLAD's Eric Pârlea got a free kick in the 45th minute. 48 minutes into the game, Ştefan Bara was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. F.C.BARLAD's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Carrapichel - FDFDF the free kick. 48 minutes into the game, one of F.C.BARLAD:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Niculae Isvoreanu had in the 49thth minute some difficulties stopping Rogério Alcântara's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Rogério Alcântara scored 0-1 in the 49th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Niculae Isvoreanu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nichifor Codruț was the one to do the kick off. Nichifor Codruț sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. David Fernandes blasted a shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Niculae Isvoreanu having to make a save. With an all-out effort, Carrapichel - FDFDF's Niculae Isvoreanu threw himself towards the right post 64 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from David Fernandes, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 68th minute, Abel de Barros hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Carrapichel - FDFDF made a substitution. Gualter Paraibano replaced Dráuzio Meirelles. Abel de Barros kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. The supporters of Carrapichel - FDFDF booed when F.C.BARLAD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ştefan Bara didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Carrapichel - FDFDF defense, Paul Irod kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Edson Bertassi. The Carrapichel - FDFDF fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Edson Bertassi should have stopped the shot. A hard shot 78 in the game by Acácio Neto from a close distance when the talented Niculae Isvoreanu managed to make a qualified save. F.C.BARLAD's players were relieved. Marcu Filimon struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Edson Bertassi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for F.C.BARLAD. A collision led to Carrapichel - FDFDF getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Acácio Neto hit a great ball. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.