U18 League

La Xibombonera
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) In the 12th minute, Arnaldo Baiano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thiago Almada scored 0-1 in the 15th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Gil Lima, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Xiboquinha FC's Gil Lima played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thiago Almada in the 19th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Igor Jesus in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gil Lima saved Xiboquinha FC from getting behind. When Wanderson Paranaense fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored CANIL VON ZAATARI™️'s protests and gave Wanderson Paranaense a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to CANIL VON ZAATARI™️ getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Wanderson Paranaense hit a great ball. 33 minutes into the match, CANIL VON ZAATARI™️'s goal looked a bit too open when André Meirelles came free, but John Victor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. CANIL VON ZAATARI™️'s John Victor proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 37th minute of the match, managed to save CANIL VON ZAATARI™️ from getting a goal against them. In the 41st minute, Norberto Tasso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 43rd minute André Meirelles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but John Victor saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

After some fancy dribbling in the 54th minute, Thiago Almada managed to get in a good position for a shot. CANIL VON ZAATARI™️'s supporters rose to their feet, but Thiago Almada was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gil Lima breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 63 minutes into the game, Elder Paranaense was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Xiboquinha FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CANIL VON ZAATARI™️ the free kick. Gil Lima was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Thiago Almada showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 68 minute of play. In the 71st minute, Thiago Almada ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Gil Lima was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. The supporters of CANIL VON ZAATARI™️ booed when Xiboquinha FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Duda Veiga didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gil Lima made an important save on a dangerous shot by Igor Jesus in the 74th minute. After 75 minutes, Hernani Prata mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CANIL VON ZAATARI™️ and the Xiboquinha FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Hernani Prata kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. In the 76th minute of the match Hélder Meireles sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but John Victor skillfully saved the ball. John Victor took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ravi Ninho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 91 played minutes Xiboquinha FC got a freekick which was hit by André Meirelles. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. CANIL VON ZAATARI™️ had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.