U23 League

Estádio da Gávea
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Reinaldo França started the match with the kick off. After some careless play in the Antropofagia FC defense, Reinaldo França kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jeferson Fantini. The Antropofagia FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jeferson Fantini should have stopped the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reinaldo França in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jeferson Fantini prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Antropofagia FC's Jeferson Fantini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reinaldo França in the 9th minute of play. AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's Reinaldo França got a good chance for a goal in the 11th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's Reinaldo França in the 16th minute got a chance for a shot 16th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Antropofagia FC's goalie prevented a goal. Reinaldo França might have been able to make a better finish in the 18th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jeferson Fantini. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Reinaldo França ran back to his position shaking his head. 18 minutes into the match, Antropofagia FC's goal looked a bit too open when Reinaldo França came free, but Jeferson Fantini reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Antropofagia FC's Jeferson Fantini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reinaldo França in the 19th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Antropofagia FC's zone, Reinaldo França stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jeferson Fantini came out of the goal and Reinaldo França tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's Reinaldo França in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Antropofagia FC's goalie prevented a goal. When Reinaldo França came up free with the goalie in the 26th minute, the AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ 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 Reinaldo França couldn't finish the play. Reinaldo França blasted a shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jeferson Fantini having to make a save. After a rather tough play, Antropofagia FC's David Simões got a free kick in the 30th minute. Jeferson Fantini stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Reinaldo França's shot from short distance in the 34th minute. Reinaldo França's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jeferson Fantini read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. Jeferson Fantini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Reinaldo França, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Reinaldo França managed to get in a good position for a shot. AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's supporters rose to their feet, but Reinaldo França was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jeferson Fantini breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ fans' excitement grew in the 41st match minute when AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's Reinaldo França looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Reinaldo França during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's Reinaldo França got a free kick in the 45th minute. Reinaldo França sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Jeferson Fantini took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Reinaldo França, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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 Délio Donatello stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Jeferson Fantini didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Reinaldo França went, in the 51st minute, to the upper right corner, 0-4 was the resulting score. Reinaldo França might have been able to make a better finish in the 57th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jeferson Fantini. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Reinaldo França ran back to his position shaking his head. The audience thought a goal was coming when Reinaldo França got free with Jeferson Fantini in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Reinaldo França in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jeferson Fantini saved Antropofagia FC from getting behind. 65 minutes into the game, Reinaldo França lined in a short shot 0-5 behind a frustrated Jeferson Fantini. Antropofagia FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 69th minute, when Reinaldo França scored to the left of an out of position Jeferson Fantini, making the score, 0-6. Reinaldo França might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jeferson Fantini. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Reinaldo França ran back to his position shaking his head. 76 minutes into the match, Antropofagia FC's goalkeeper Jeferson Fantini had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Reinaldo França. In the 78th minute, Reinaldo França made a precise shot to the right of Jeferson Fantini. Antropofagia FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-7. With his leg Jeferson Fantini managed to avoid a goal in the 82ndth minute, when AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's Reinaldo França fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 83 played minutes Antropofagia FC got a freekick which was hit by Sydney Santana. Jeferson Fantini was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Reinaldo França showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-8 in the 85 minute of play. In the 89th match minute, AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Reinaldo França to maneuver through the defense. In the 93rd minute, Rafa de Brito hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ's Benedito Esteves played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arlindo Palmeira in the 96th minute of play. The AtAnAkAs F.C FSCMZ players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.