U21 League

Arena Académica
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when João Vítor Meireles kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bem Bom in the 5th minute of play forced LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's goalkeeper Washington Cavalcante to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 6 minutes into the match, LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's goal looked a bit too open when Papi Hamburger came free, but Washington Cavalcante reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Lotan Otto fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's protests and gave Lotan Otto a yellow card for diving instead. In the 8th minute, Lotan Otto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 11 minutes into the match, Futuros FC's goalkeeper Naldo Martins had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Celsinho Carneiro. It was a well-played corner which Ademir Siqueira managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. With a little luck, Futuros FC's Naldo Martins got control of the ball when Lotan Otto tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 23rd minute, Celsinho Carneiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Celsinho Carneiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Naldo Martins breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 26th minute, Waldir Valladares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When João Vítor Galvão fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Futuros FC's protests and gave João Vítor Galvão a yellow card for diving instead. After 32 played minutes Futuros FC got a freekick which was hit by João Vítor Galvão. Naldo Martins made an important save on a dangerous shot by João Vítor Meireles in the 33rd minute. João Vítor Meireles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 38th match minute, Futuros FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dom Figueroa to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Gilson Veloso hit a great ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Papi Hamburger was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC booed when Futuros FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 50 match minutes in a wonderful position. Álvaro Barbosa didn't get a good kick on the ball. When LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's Lotan Otto in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Futuros FC's goalie prevented a goal. When Celsinho Carneiro came up free with the goalie in the 53rd minute, the LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Celsinho Carneiro couldn't finish the play. The crowd rose to their feet as Papi Hamburger kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Washington Cavalcante. That made the score 1-1 in the 57 minute of play. Naldo Martins showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lotan Otto, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by João Vítor Meireles in the 68th minute of play forced Futuros FC's goalkeeper Naldo Martins to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's Joel Teles was substituted for Ademir Siqueira. LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's Zé Paulo Ortiz was substituted for João Vítor Meireles. In the 71st match minute, Futuros FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dom Figueroa to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Futuros FC's zone, Celsinho Carneiro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Naldo Martins came out of the goal and Celsinho Carneiro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Zé Paulo Ortiz managed to get in a good position for a shot. LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Zé Paulo Ortiz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Naldo Martins breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Naldo Martins showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zé Paulo Ortiz, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Naldo Martins took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lotan Otto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 82 minutes into the game, Joel Teles was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Futuros FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC's Joel Teles got a free kick in the 82nd minute. After 89 minutes, Dom Figueroa mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Futuros FC and the LADEIRA DO BATISTA FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Futuros FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 89th minute. Penalty! Naldo Martins showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lotan Otto, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute.