U21 League

ARENA NFT
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Moisés Dracena started the match with the kick off. Ronaldinho Pernambucano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Almir do Vale in the 3rd minute of play. In the 5th minute, Ernesto Coelho made a precise shot to the right of Silas Nascimento. México Eterno MZC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. When Rodrigo Melo came up free with the goalie in the 7th minute, the México Eterno MZC 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 Rodrigo Melo couldn't finish the play. Mario Balotelli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 11 minutes into the game, Mario Balotelli was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. México Eterno MZC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Haridades F.C the free kick. The supporters of Haridades F.C booed when México Eterno MZC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mario Balotelli didn't get a good kick on the ball. México Eterno MZC's Silas Nascimento proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to save México Eterno MZC from getting a goal against them. Carlitos Tevez's late challenge caught a Haridades F.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Carlitos Tevez helped the player get up and apologised. Carlitos Tevez kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Almir do Vale recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 26 minutes into the match, Haridades F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Mario Balotelli came free, but Ronaldinho Pernambucano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ronaldinho Pernambucano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mario Balotelli in the 26th minute of the match. Ronaldinho Pernambucano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Almir do Vale, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Haridades F.C's Ronaldinho Pernambucano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Diguinho Berger in the 31st minute of play. Almir do Vale kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. In the 36th minute, Almir do Vale ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ronaldinho Pernambucano was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. After a rather tough play, México Eterno MZC's Carlitos Tevez got a free kick in the 38th minute. The supporters of México Eterno MZC booed when Haridades F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ernesto Coelho didn't get a good kick on the ball. Haridades F.C's Ronaldinho Pernambucano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Almir do Vale in the 44th minute of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rodrigo Melo made a kick off. Nicolas Pena kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. When México Eterno MZC's Mario Balotelli in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Haridades F.C's goalie prevented a goal. Rodrigo Melo scored 1-2 in the 60th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ronaldinho Pernambucano, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Ronaldinho Pernambucano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mario Balotelli in the 76th minute of the match. With a little luck, Haridades F.C's Ronaldinho Pernambucano got control of the ball when Almir do Vale tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 84th minute, Mario Balotelli ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ronaldinho Pernambucano was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-5. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rodrigo Melo got free with Ronaldinho Pernambucano in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ronaldinho Pernambucano was out of position in the 89 minute of play, and Rodrigo Melo capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Rodrigo Melo really showed his touch with that goal: 1-6. Ronaldinho Pernambucano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mario Balotelli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 93 played minutes Haridades F.C got a freekick which was hit by Amílton Moreno. México Eterno MZC played a much better game than Haridades F.C and deserved their victory. The Haridades F.C players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.