U23 League

Estádio São Januário
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Wellington Ratov started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The audience was convinced that Wellington Ratov's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Régis Moreira was relentless in the 8th minute of the game. In the 9th match minute, Vasco da Gama Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amadeu Maciel to maneuver through the defense. 12 minutes into the match, Vasco da Gama Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Wellington Ratov came free, but Régis Moreira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 13th minute, Leonel Moreira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Régis Moreira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Wellington Ratov's shot from short distance in the 23rd minute. In the 25th minute, Wellington Ratov got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When ✪ XV de Umarizal's Lucas Moura in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vasco da Gama Clube's goalie prevented a goal. In the 30th minute, Lucas Moura left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ✪ XV de Umarizal fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Paulo Quadros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gino de Andrade, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When ✪ XV de Umarizal's Wellington Ratov in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vasco da Gama Clube's goalie prevented a goal. When ✪ XV de Umarizal's Wellington Ratov in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vasco da Gama Clube's goalie prevented a goal. Régis Moreira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucas Moura, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to ✪ XV de Umarizal getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Wellington Ratov hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Leonel Moreira during the 48th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Wellington Ratov struck a weak shot in the 50th minute. Régis Moreira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ✪ XV de Umarizal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Manuel Dias was the one to do the kick off. Lucas Mouras short, quick shot in the 56thth minute got Régis Moreira to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Paulo Quadros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manuel Dias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Michel Araújo kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Manuel Dias charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Manuel Dias the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Manuel Dias hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. In the 64th match minute, Vasco da Gama Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gino de Andrade to maneuver through the defense. Lucas Moura who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 66thth minute tested the skills of Régis Moreira when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Wellington Ratov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Lucas Mouras short, quick shot in the 71stth minute got Régis Moreira to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After 73 minutes of play, ✪ XV de Umarizal's Lucas Moura made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Régis Moreira was left in no man's land by his defense there! Lucas Moura's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 81stth minute, Régis Moreira skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Manuel Dias in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paulo Quadros prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wellington Ratov in the 87th minute of play forced Vasco da Gama Clube's goalkeeper Régis Moreira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 92 played minutes ✪ XV de Umarizal got a freekick which was hit by Luiz Guilherme Mendes. Régis Moreira made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lucas Moura in the 99th minute.