U23 League

Estádio Dynasty
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Roberto Fontes kicked off to start the match. After a rather tough play, GRÊMIO's Cleto Amor got a free kick in the 4th minute. 7 minutes into the match, SANTOS FC- FDFDF's goal looked a bit too open when Arí Terra came free, but Erivaldo Catarinense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Gai in the 11th minute of play forced SANTOS FC- FDFDF's goalkeeper Erivaldo Catarinense to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arí Terra in the 17th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Erivaldo Catarinense prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 18th minute GRÊMIO were awarded a corner. Roger Machado went to the cornerflag to take it. Geovanni Maia blasted a shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Erivaldo Catarinense having to make a save. 24 minutes into the match, SANTOS FC- FDFDF's goal looked a bit too open when Geovanni Maia came free, but Erivaldo Catarinense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of SANTOS FC- FDFDF booed when GRÊMIO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anísio Esteves didn't get a good kick on the ball. When GRÊMIO's Roberto Fontes in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SANTOS FC- FDFDF's goalie prevented a goal. When the match clock showed 34 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Roberto Fontes sped through SANTOS FC- FDFDF's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Erivaldo Catarinense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roberto Fontes in the 38th minute of play forced SANTOS FC- FDFDF's goalkeeper Erivaldo Catarinense to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arí Terra might have been able to make a better finish in the 39th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Erivaldo Catarinense. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Arí Terra ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Geovanni Maia in the 45th minute of play forced SANTOS FC- FDFDF's goalkeeper Erivaldo Catarinense to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Marcelinho Antunes to strike the kick off in the second half. When SANTOS FC- FDFDF's Marcelinho Antunes in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye GRÊMIO's goalie prevented a goal. Erivaldo Catarinense showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elpidio Gai in the 61st minute of the match. GRÊMIO's Roger Machado was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Erivaldo Catarinense in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Erivaldo Catarinense showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Fontes, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roberto Fontes in the 75th minute of play forced SANTOS FC- FDFDF's goalkeeper Erivaldo Catarinense to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 77th minute GRÊMIO were awarded a corner. Roger Machado went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Roger Machado almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but SANTOS FC- FDFDF's Erivaldo Catarinense did a great save. In the 78th minute, Dinei Tinoco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 81 played minutes SANTOS FC- FDFDF got a freekick which was hit by Zé Roberto Bittencourt. Roberto Fontes didn't miss a given chance and shot in short distance 0-2 via right post in the game's 82nd minute. GRÊMIO's supporters showed their exhuberating excitement! Erivaldo Catarinense made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elpidio Gai in the 88th minute of play. In the 90th minute, Roberto Fontes got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Roberto Fontes during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 94th minute, Roberto Fontes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. GRÊMIO's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.