U18 League

Arena Bahia City
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Frederico Botelho started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Marcel Mendes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Marcel Mendes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Amílton do Vale hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcel Mendes in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Germano da Silveira saved OxentePaisa Salcity from getting behind. 10 minutes into the match, Noel Pereira dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Nestor Quintal, 1-0. Nestor Quintal made an important save on a dangerous shot by Frederico Botelho in the 16th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Frederico Botelho got free with Nestor Quintal in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Independente FC booed when OxentePaisa Salcity was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kléberson Martins didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 21st minute of the match Gilberto Gonçalves sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Germano da Silveira skillfully saved the ball. Germano da Silveira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gilberto Gonçalves in the 26th minute of the match. Germano da Silveira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Negri in the 28th minute of play. After 32 played minutes OxentePaisa Salcity got a freekick which was hit by Kléberson Martins. Ciro Ribeiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Germano da Silveira having to interfere. In the 35th match minute, Independente FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Durvalino Nunes to maneuver through the defense. When Independente FC's Ciro Ribeiro in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye OxentePaisa Salcity's goalie prevented a goal. Diego Martins hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. After 42 played minutes Independente FC got a freekick which was hit by Marcel Mendes. In the 45th match minute, OxentePaisa Salcity was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wesley Martins to maneuver through the defense. Gilberto Gonçalves blasted a shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Germano da Silveira having to make a save. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Marcel Mendes to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of OxentePaisa Salcity booed when Independente FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 50 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ciro Ribeiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 51st minute Frederico Botelho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nestor Quintal saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Germano da Silveira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marcel Mendes's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. In the 59thth minute of the game Miguel Negri who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but OxentePaisa Salcity's Germano da Silveira was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Marcel Mendes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Germano da Silveira having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marcel Mendes got free with Germano da Silveira in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 76th minute the ball was on its way in behind Independente FC's goalkeeper Nestor Quintal, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Amílton do Vale's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nestor Quintal read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. Miguel Negri's late challenge caught a OxentePaisa Salcity's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Miguel Negri helped the player get up and apologised. 86 minutes into the match, OxentePaisa Salcity's goalkeeper Germano da Silveira had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcel Mendes. Amílton do Vale sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. OxentePaisa Salcity had won after a very even match.