U23 League

Arena Saruê
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Jose Arlo started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Shi Kun Yu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomás Schmidt, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Shi Kun Yu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kaká Goiano in the 9th minute of play. Jose Arlo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sandrinho Sabóia having to make a save. In the 14th minute Thiago Damião shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Shi Kun Yu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jose Arlo in the 15th minute of play forced AF CERRADO's goalkeeper Sandrinho Sabóia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, AF CERRADO's Kaká Goiano got a free kick in the 16th minute. Sandrinho Sabóia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jose Arlo in the 20th minute of the match. Sandrinho Sabóia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jose Arlo in the 23rd minute of the match. In the 30th minute Jose Arlo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sandrinho Sabóia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Real Fantasma's zone, Kaká Goiano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Shi Kun Yu came out of the goal and Kaká Goiano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to AF CERRADO getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Basílio Abraão hit a great ball. In the 40th minute Rodriguinho do Valle shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sandrinho Sabóia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Real Fantasma booed when AF CERRADO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joel Gerber didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sandrinho Sabóia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jose Arlo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 48 minutes into the match, Real Fantasma's goal looked a bit too open when Thiago Damião came free, but Shi Kun Yu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. AF CERRADO were awarded a corner in the 49th minute after Real Fantasma's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Clemente Cunha took the corner. The corner led AF CERRADO's Tomás Schmidt to fire away a dangerous shot which Shi Kun Yu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Thiago Damião made the kick off in the second half. 58 minutes into the match, Real Fantasma's goal looked a bit too open when Tomás Schmidt came free, but Shi Kun Yu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Shi Kun Yu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomás Schmidt in the 64th minute of the match. The supporters of Real Fantasma booed when AF CERRADO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Richard Travassos didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 68 minutes, Richard Travassos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the AF CERRADO and the Real Fantasma players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Real Fantasma booed when AF CERRADO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Richard Travassos didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 76th match minute, Real Fantasma was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sydney Gomes to maneuver through the defense. Real Fantasma's Shi Kun Yu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thiago Damião in the 77th minute of play. Igor Oliveira's late challenge caught a Real Fantasma's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Igor Oliveira helped the player get up and apologised. During the 85th minute of the match Richard Travassos completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Richard Travassos a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Richard Travassos kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Sandrinho Sabóia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jose Arlo in the 88th minute of play. In the 89th match minute, Real Fantasma was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Falcão Montenegro to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Real Fantasma's Sydney Gomes got a free kick in the 90th minute. In the 93rd minute Tomás Schmidt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Shi Kun Yu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jose Arlo charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jose Arlo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Real Fantasma getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Jose Arlo hit a great ball. Real Fantasma's Shi Kun Yu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kaká Goiano in the 96th minute of play. Real Fantasma succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though AF CERRADO had controlled the match.