U18 League

Dalmai Feal
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind SITIO CITY's goalkeeper Homero Sacramento, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ricardo Henriques in the 12th minute of play forced Salud y República's goalkeeper Alvino Galnares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Homero Sacramento made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adulfo Teresa in the 13th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in SITIO CITY's zone, Agamenón Ruiz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Homero Sacramento came out of the goal and Agamenón Ruiz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 19 minutes into the match, SITIO CITY's goalkeeper Homero Sacramento had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Adulfo Teresa. After a rather tough play, SITIO CITY's Raimundo Pimenta got a free kick in the 25th minute. A collision led to SITIO CITY getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Serafim Guimarães hit a great ball. After 30 played minutes Salud y República got a freekick which was hit by Andoitz Talavera. After 35 played minutes SITIO CITY got a freekick which was hit by Basílio Lemos. In the 36th minute Adulfo Teresa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Homero Sacramento saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Salud y República's Higinio Prieto was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Homero Sacramento in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ricardo Henriques in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alvino Galnares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alvino Galnares stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ricardo Henriques's shot from short distance in the 46th minute. 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Agamenón Ruiz stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Salud y República getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Osoro Raya hit a great ball. In the 57th minute, Juvenal Noya got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Basílio Lemos in the 60th minute of play forced Salud y República's goalkeeper Alvino Galnares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 65 minutes into the match, Basílio Lemos had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alvino Galnares. Salud y República's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Basílio Lemos was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Veríssimo Pestana hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Salud y República's Alvino Galnares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricardo Henriques in the 74th minute of play. In the 84th minute of the match Higinio Prieto shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Homero Sacramento showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. SITIO CITY had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.