U18 League

Arena Leão Branco
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Váldson Mazza got the match started through his kick off. Doriva Simão showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Conrado Rocha, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. 13 minutes into the game, Váldson Mazza cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Júlio Mello was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Doriva Simão showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Diego Couto, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Júnior Marquez hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. In the 20th minute, Ricardo Torres hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Júlio Mello played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kléber Pernambucano in the 21st minute of play. Júlio Mello made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abelardo Sá in the 25th minute of play. After 27 played minutes INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA got a freekick which was hit by Wesley Marinho. Eugênio Peres struck a weak shot in the 31st minute. Júlio Mello didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Classe A Futebol Clube. Doriva Simão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Conrado Rocha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 35 minutes into the match, Classe A Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Conrado Rocha came free, but Doriva Simão reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 37th minute, Conrado Rocha made a precise shot to the right of Doriva Simão. Classe A Futebol Clube's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Anísio Netto kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Conrado Rocha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jaime Vides was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 44 minutes into the match. In the 44th minute, Jaime Vides hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Paulo-Roberto Abraão took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 45th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Doriva Simão. Classe A Futebol Clube's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Júlio Mello played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Murillo Lima in the 48th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Conrado Rocha was the one to do the kick off. After 56 played minutes INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA got a freekick which was hit by Paulo-Roberto Abraão. Júlio Mello showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Váldson Mazza in the 57th minute of the match. Doriva Simão made an important save on a dangerous shot by Diego Couto in the 58th minute. Conrado Rocha got in the 59th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Doriva Simão handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Conrado Rocha kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Carlinhos Pinho was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 65 minutes into the match. In the 65th match minute, INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Carlinhos Pinho to maneuver through the defense. Serginho Arantes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Doriva Simão having to interfere. INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA's Júlio Mello played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abelardo Sá in the 72nd minute of play. In the 72nd match minute, Classe A Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eugênio Peres to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Classe A Futebol Clube booed when INTERNACIONAL DA BAHIA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diego Couto didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Classe A Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Cipriano de Mendonça hit a great ball. Serginho Arantes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Doriva Simão having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Serginho Arantes in the 79th minute of play forced Classe A Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Doriva Simão to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Doriva Simão made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Diego Couto in the 82nd minute of play. Sílvio Luís Trigo charged in rather forcefully in the 82nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sílvio Luís Trigo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Classe A Futebol Clube made a substitution. Edgard Tande replaced Cipriano de Mendonça. Júlio Mello took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eugênio Peres, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Conrado Rocha could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Doriva Simão made a huge save. A collision led to Classe A Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Anísio Netto hit a great ball. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.