U18 League

Marcos Mazer
Spectators: 206 (Terracing: 155, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) MAZER SAF's Ángel Romero 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. Matheus Donelli took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelo Eger, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Cafu Alagoano managed to get in a good position for a shot. MAZER SAF's supporters rose to their feet, but Cafu Alagoano was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Doni Seco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 18 minutes into the game, Castanheiro SC's Marcelo Eger nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Matheus Donelli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After 36 played minutes MAZER SAF got a freekick which was hit by Gernando Vianna. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th minute, Ronaldo Pinho managed to get in a good position for a shot. Castanheiro SC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ronaldo Pinho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Matheus Donelli breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 45th minute of the match Bernardinho Cunha sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Doni Seco skillfully saved the ball. In the 46th minute of the match MAZER SAF got a corner. Castanheiro SC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Bernardinho Cunha ran over to the corner to take the kick. MAZER SAF's Bernardinho Cunha was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Doni Seco in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 48 minutes into the match, MAZER SAF's goal looked a bit too open when Mauro Sarmento came free, but Matheus Donelli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

Bernardinho Cunha kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. A collision led to MAZER SAF getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Erasmo Mesquita hit a great ball. Luisinho Seco kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. MAZER SAF's João Carlos Fantini was substituted for Rômulo Amaral. In the 62nd match minute, Castanheiro SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luisinho Seco to maneuver through the defense. Doni Seco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ángel Romero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Doni Seco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cafu Alagoano in the 69th minute of the match. After having played for 71 minutes, Marcelo Eger managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Castanheiro SC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Marcelo Eger was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cafu Alagoano took the ball and in the 74 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Doni Seco. Doni Seco dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. 78 minutes into the match, Cafu Alagoano notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Castanheiro SC's Doni Seco. Doni Seco was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Serafim Cearense during the 87th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. MAZER SAF's Bernardinho Cunha got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Doni Seco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ángel Romero, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. MAZER SAF's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.