U21 League

Estádio do Minho
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lisandro Leite took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Grijander in the 5th minute of play forced Minho FC's goalkeeper Jairo Calçada to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jairo Calçada didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Ciruel Academy's Lucas Grijander shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 0-1 in the ordered_time% minute. Minho FC's Jairo Calçada played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucas Grijander in the 7th minute of play. A collision led to Ciruel Academy getting a freekick after 11 minutes play. Teobaldo Gabon hit a great ball. Lucas Grijander's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jairo Calçada read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. Jairo Calçada took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucas Grijander, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 27th match minute, Minho FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Palmiro Teixeira to maneuver through the defense. Jairo Calçada stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Lucas Grijander's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. 31 minutes into the match, Ciruel Academy's goal looked a bit too open when Lisandro Leite came free, but Pedro Navarro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jairo Calçada showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucas Grijander in the 32nd minute of the match. Ciruel Academy's Pedro Navarro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lisandro Leite in the 34th minute of play. Jairo Calçada showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucas Grijander in the 36th minute of the match. After 36 played minutes Ciruel Academy got a freekick which was hit by Zuberbuhler Gordo. Pedro Navarro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hildeberto Vieira in the 37th minute of play. Lucas Grijander sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 48th minute of the match Teobaldo Gabon sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jairo Calçada skillfully saved the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Lucas Grijander made the kick off in the second half. 57 minutes into the match, Zarando Cordoba had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jairo Calçada. Minho FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zarando Cordoba was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. Daniel Sacadura was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 61 minutes into the match. In the 61st minute, one of Minho FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Minho FC. In the 66th play minute Zarando Cordoba came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Jairo Calçada. 1-5. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zarando Cordoba got free with Jairo Calçada in the 69th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Ciruel Academy booed when Minho FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hildeberto Vieira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Zarando Cordoba's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 73rdth minute, Jairo Calçada skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Lucas Grijander received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Jairo Calçada tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jairo Calçada showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucas Grijander in the 76th minute of the match. 80 minutes into the match, Minho FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lucas Grijander came free, but Jairo Calçada reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ciruel Academy's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by José Puyol in the 82nd minute. Ciruel Academy's Jaba Li was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jairo Calçada in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When Ciruel Academy's Lucas Grijander in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Minho FC's goalie prevented a goal. Jairo Calçada made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zarando Cordoba in the 84th minute. Saúl Passos hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. José Puyol recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Minho FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Ciruel Academy's performance. The match ended with a win for Ciruel Academy.