U21 League

Arthur Moreira
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Diguinho Ortiz took the kick off in the first half of the match. Eusébio Albuquerque showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from José Paulo Britto, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. In the 5th minute Benê Vergílio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Duarte Monteiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 6th minute Ricardinho Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Duarte Monteiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 8th minute José Paulo Britto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eusébio Albuquerque saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 14 minutes, Cauan Miranda managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Lógica FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cauan Miranda was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Santo Amaro AC's Ricardinho Montenegro got a free kick in the 17th minute. José Augusto Félix made a great header on Lógica FC's corner, it was just that Santo Amaro AC's Eusébio Albuquerque managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 34th minute, Lógica FC's Cauan Miranda ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Eusébio Albuquerque. Eusébio Albuquerque yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. Santo Amaro AC's Diguinho Ortiz pulled a muscle in his back after 37 minutes and couldn't finish the game. José Couto charged in rather forcefully in the 37th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed José Couto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 38th match minute, Lógica FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by José Couto to maneuver through the defense. If Dorian de Lara had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cauan Miranda stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Eusébio Albuquerque stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cauan Miranda's shot from short distance in the 55th minute. Alessandro Santos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 58 played minutes Lógica FC got a freekick which was hit by Cauan Miranda. When Lógica FC's Cauan Miranda in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Santo Amaro AC's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Lógica FC getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. José Couto hit a great ball. 63 minutes into the game, Alessandro Santos cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Eusébio Albuquerque was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. With a little luck, Lógica FC's Duarte Monteiro got control of the ball when Jean Arantes tried to sneak it across the goal line. Lógica FC's Maicon Souto was substituted for José Augusto Félix. In the 72nd minute of the match Santo Amaro AC got a corner. Lógica FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Mário Soeiro ran over to the corner to take the kick. When Dorian de Lara fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Santo Amaro AC's protests and gave Dorian de Lara a yellow card for diving instead. Lógica FC's Duarte Monteiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benê Vergílio in the 75th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Lógica FC's zone, Benê Vergílio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Duarte Monteiro came out of the goal and Benê Vergílio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 81 minutes, Benê Vergílio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Santo Amaro AC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Benê Vergílio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 90th match minute, Lógica FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cauan Miranda to maneuver through the defense. Lógica FC made a substitution. Bruno Messias replaced Alessandro Santos. After 92 played minutes Lógica FC got a freekick which was hit by Cauan Miranda. Many of Santo Amaro AC's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Santo Amaro AC may have spent more time on the ball, but Lógica FC were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.