U21 League

Estádio o Ouro
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) JOVENS DE OURO FC's Adrianinho Dionísio started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. JOVENS DE OURO FC's Aírton Monteiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dênis Vianna in the 3rd minute of play. Otávio Salgado made an important save on a dangerous shot by José Paulo Lira in the 8th minute. With a little luck, Amaraji's Otávio Salgado got control of the ball when José Paulo Lira tried to sneak it across the goal line. Simão Massa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers João Vítor Porto in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Otávio Salgado saved Amaraji from getting behind. Alex Cearense's late challenge caught a Amaraji's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Alex Cearense helped the player get up and apologised. In the 33rd match minute, JOVENS DE OURO FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alex Cearense to maneuver through the defense. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind Amaraji's goalkeeper Otávio Salgado, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Conrado da Cunha made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st match minute, Amaraji was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dênis Luz to maneuver through the defense. Adrianinho Dionísio shot a long shot in the 52nd minute and a light blocked Otávio Salgado hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 1-0. Aírton Monteiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Conrado da Cunha in the 56th minute of play. When Conrado da Cunha fell near the penalty area in the 60th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Amaraji's protests and gave Conrado da Cunha a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Amaraji getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Conrado da Cunha hit a great ball. Otávio Salgado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Vítor Porto in the 62nd minute of play. Dênis Luz hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Otávio Salgado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from João Vítor Porto, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. In the 70th minute, Alex Cearense hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of JOVENS DE OURO FC booed when Amaraji was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dênis Luz didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 83rd minute the ball was on its way in behind JOVENS DE OURO FC's goalkeeper Aírton Monteiro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some careless play in the Amaraji defense, João Vítor Porto kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Otávio Salgado. The Amaraji fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Otávio Salgado should have stopped the shot. There was no doubt that JOVENS DE OURO FC were the better team. JOVENS DE OURO FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.