U23 League

Arena Dchamps
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The supporters of AnÐaRaHy booed when América-SC F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cleithon Ortiz didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in América-SC F.C.'s zone, Maurício Bittencourt stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gaston Roderigo came out of the goal and Maurício Bittencourt tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, América-SC F.C.'s Jaime Souza got a free kick in the 17th minute. After a rather tough play, América-SC F.C.'s Fellipe Travassos got a free kick in the 20th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 31 minutes, Bruno Cruz successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Bruno Cruz made a fantastic save in the 33rd minute, when Washington Bezerra sent off a good shot on target. América-SC F.C.'s Gaston Roderigo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maurício Bittencourt in the 36th minute of play. 37 minutes into the match, América-SC F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Manfredo Sarmento came free, but Gaston Roderigo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gaston Roderigo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Noble Dodge in the 39th minute of the match. A collision led to AnÐaRaHy getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Noble Dodge hit a great ball. Bruno Cruz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fellipe Travassos, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

América-SC F.C.'s Paulo Antunes was substituted for Luís Henrique. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Maurício Bittencourt made a kick off. América-SC F.C.'s Gaston Roderigo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maurício Bittencourt in the 54th minute of play. América-SC F.C.'s Gaston Roderigo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maurício Bittencourt in the 54th minute of play. Paulo Antunes hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Noble Dodge in the 66th minute of play forced América-SC F.C.'s goalkeeper Gaston Roderigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fellipe Travassos in the 67th minute of play forced AnÐaRaHy's goalkeeper Bruno Cruz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When América-SC F.C.'s Jaime Souza in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AnÐaRaHy's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manfredo Sarmento in the 74th minute of play forced América-SC F.C.'s goalkeeper Gaston Roderigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. América-SC F.C.'s Alfredão Montenegro was substituted for Washington Bezerra. AnÐaRaHy's Bruno Cruz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jaime Souza in the 85th minute of play. With a little luck, América-SC F.C.'s Gaston Roderigo got control of the ball when Noble Dodge tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 89th minute, Fellipe Travassos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 89 minutes into the match, Manfredo Sarmento sent off a long shot that looked like it was going straight into the goal, but because Gaston Roderigo threw himself in his full length he managed to grip the ball by the left post, and there was no goal for Manfredo Sarmento this time. Gaston Roderigo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maurício Bittencourt in the 93rd minute of play. Paulo Antunes's late challenge caught a AnÐaRaHy's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Paulo Antunes helped the player get up and apologised. Paulo Antunes hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. Gaston Roderigo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Noble Dodge showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 96 minute of play.