Friendly League

Arena Floresta
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Léo de Brito showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonathan da Cunha in the 3rd minute of the match. Floresta Club U18's Léo de Brito played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nando Pinho in the 6th minute of play. The supporters of Nitra FC booed when Floresta Club U18 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lino Mineiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 9th minute of the match Oliver Veentjer sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Léo de Brito skillfully saved the ball. When Douglas de Souza came up free with the goalie in the 17th minute, the Floresta Club U18 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 Douglas de Souza couldn't finish the play. If Nando Pinho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 20th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Floresta Club U18's Léo de Brito played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jonathan da Cunha in the 25th minute of play. Nitra FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Oliver Veentjer in the 26th minute. After having played for 29 minutes, Nando Pinho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nitra FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nando Pinho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gilmar Castro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 39 minutes into the game, Lino Mineiro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Floresta Club U18's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Nitra FC the free kick. Lino Mineiro kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. Oliver Veentjer took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 40th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Léo de Brito. Floresta Club U18's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The supporters of Nitra FC booed when Floresta Club U18 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lino Mineiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 43 played minutes, Nitra FC's Oliver Veentjer shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Léo de Brito came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Nitra FC reached it. In the 43rd match minute, Floresta Club U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sidnei Dionísio to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Nitra FC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Charles Pimenta hit a great ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jonathan da Cunha was the one to do the kick off. 50 minutes into the game, Gilmar Castro cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Jerônimo Maranhense was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Gilmar Castro struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Jerônimo Maranhense didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Floresta Club U18. In the 56th minute the ball was on its way in behind Floresta Club U18's goalkeeper Léo de Brito, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Jerônimo Maranhense showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Douglas de Souza in the 59th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Douglas de Souza in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jerônimo Maranhense saved Nitra FC from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Douglas de Souza in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jerônimo Maranhense prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 69 minutes had been played when some careless play by Nitra FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ruy da Rocha was slow to take the kick. During this time Floresta Club U18's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Floresta Club U18's Ruy da Rocha to fire away a dangerous shot which Jerônimo Maranhense despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jonathan da Cunha in the 79th minute of play forced Floresta Club U18's goalkeeper Léo de Brito to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 80 played minutes Nitra FC got a freekick which was hit by Gogo Eneko. Floresta Club U18 made a substitution. Endrik Edmundo replaced Remo da Rocha. Gogo Eneko kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Douglas de Souza in the 83rd minute of play forced Nitra FC's goalkeeper Jerônimo Maranhense to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Eliézer Correia during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 85th match minute, Floresta Club U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eliézer Correia to maneuver through the defense. In the 86th match minute, Floresta Club U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Endrik Edmundo to maneuver through the defense. Gilmar Castro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Floresta Club U18's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.