U21 League

ARENA PEDREGULHO
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Zézinho Rossi made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of Portuguesa booed when P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Pedro Arce didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match had gone on for 6 minutes, Zézinho Rossi put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Régis Castro. 14 minutes into the match, P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Sidnei Faria came free, but Denílson Munhoz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 18th minute P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C were awarded a corner. Jano da Rocha went to the cornerflag to take it. P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C's Jano da Rocha was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Régis Castro in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Portuguesa's Régis Castro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zézinho Rossi in the 25th minute of play. Zézinho Rossi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Régis Castro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. In the 29th minute P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C were awarded a corner. Jano da Rocha went to the cornerflag to take it. When the match had gone on for 31 minutes, Zézinho Rossi took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Régis Castro to make any attempt to save it. Alan Sá hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Juarês Maranhense took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 35th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Denílson Munhoz. P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Afonsinho Mattos during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Portuguesa's Afonsinho Mattos got a free kick in the 36th minute. Régis Castro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zézinho Rossi, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Pedro Augusto de Barros made the kick off in the second half. When P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C's Zézinho Rossi in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Portuguesa's goalie prevented a goal. Rômulo Fernandes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Denílson Munhoz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C's Yago Balboa was substituted for Zézinho Rossi. When Yago Balboa came up free with the goalie in the 70th minute, the P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Yago Balboa couldn't finish the play. The supporters of P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C booed when Portuguesa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sidnei Faria didn't get a good kick on the ball. Portuguesa's Régis Castro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yago Balboa in the 76th minute of play. P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C were awarded a corner in the 80th minute after Portuguesa's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Jano da Rocha took the corner. P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C's Jano da Rocha was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Régis Castro in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, João Pedro Arce managed to get in a good position for a shot. P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but João Pedro Arce was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Régis Castro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Régis Castro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Yago Balboa's shot from short distance in the 84th minute. In the 90th minute, Yago Balboa 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. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. P3DR4 N0 S4P4T0 F.C had won after a very even match.