Challenge

Baobab Stadium
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Viriato Moura took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the game, Old BaoBaB Accademy's Emiliano Giusto nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Wilson Amorim made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. 7 minutes into the match, Old BaoBaB Accademy's goal looked a bit too open when Felipe Barreto came free, but Fabiano Violento reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Emiliano Giusto struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Wilson Amorim didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Old BaoBaB Accademy. Fabiano Violento took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Viriato Moura, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Portugal's Felipe Barreto 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 Old BaoBaB Accademy's goalie prevented a goal. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind Old BaoBaB Accademy's goalkeeper Fabiano Violento, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Fabiano Violento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felipe Barreto, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. If Anfilogino Furia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 28 minutes, Junior Junel mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Old BaoBaB Accademy and the Portugal players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 28th match minute, Old BaoBaB Accademy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Junior Junel to maneuver through the defense. Emiliano Giusto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The audience was convinced that Emiliano Giusto's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Wilson Amorim was relentless in the 30th minute of the game. Felipe Barreto blasted a shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Fabiano Violento having to make a save. In the 33rd minute Felipe Barreto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabiano Violento saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The throw-in from Norberto Ursino in the 35th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Portugal's Bruno Bastos. Wilson Amorim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emiliano Giusto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Old BaoBaB Accademy getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Norberto Ursino hit a great ball. In the 42nd minute, Viriato Moura left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Portugal fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. If Felipe Barreto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Emiliano Giusto stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. When Portugal's Felipe Barreto in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Old BaoBaB Accademy's goalie prevented a goal. Viriato Moura fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fabiano Violento having to interfere. Old BaoBaB Accademy made a substitution. Prince Queen replaced Robert Pirès. Old BaoBaB Accademy's Emilio Buffone was substituted for Emiliano Giusto. With a little luck, Old BaoBaB Accademy's Fabiano Violento got control of the ball when Felipinho Amorim tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Portugal booed when Old BaoBaB Accademy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Norberto Ursino didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Felipinho Amorim had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Fabiano Violento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bartolomeu Dias in the 86th minute of the match. Wilson Amorim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emilio Buffone, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. In the 89th minute, Emilio Buffone left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Old BaoBaB Accademy fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. Fabiano Violento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bartolomeu Dias in the 92nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Felipinho Amorim managed to get in a good position for a shot. Portugal's supporters rose to their feet, but Felipinho Amorim was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fabiano Violento breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick.