U23 League

Arena Rockets
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. Paulo Tasso started the match with the kick off. In the 3rd match minute, Rockets was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tales de Carvalho to maneuver through the defense. In the 9th minute Paulo Tasso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Benjamin Mazza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tales de Carvalho charged in rather forcefully in the 15th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tales de Carvalho the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Tales de Carvalho hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. 16 minutes into the match, Rockets's goal looked a bit too open when Fiko Violento came free, but Benjamin Mazza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Gernando Quintal came up free with the goalie in the 18th minute, the Monumento Sports 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 Gernando Quintal couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Rockets booed when Monumento Sports was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Toko Raiven didn't get a good kick on the ball. Júlio Pires kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. In the 23rd minute, Paulo Tasso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Júlio Pires kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Benjamin Mazza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gernando Quintal in the 26th minute of play. When Fiko Violento fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Monumento Sports's protests and gave Fiko Violento a yellow card for diving instead. After 27 played minutes Monumento Sports got a freekick which was hit by Fiko Violento. After 30 minutes, Paulo Tasso made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Rockets's Benjamin Mazza tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Benjamin Mazza stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gernando Quintal's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Rockets's zone, Gernando Quintal stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Benjamin Mazza came out of the goal and Gernando Quintal tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Abelardo Rocha hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. 41 minutes into the match, Gernando Quintal had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Benjamin Mazza. Rockets's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gernando Quintal was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After the first half Monumento Sports were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Natanael Sena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ronaldo Gol, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. In the 57th minute, Monumento Sports's Gernando Quintal ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Benjamin Mazza. Benjamin Mazza yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-3. In the 69thth minute of the game Gernando Quintal who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rockets's Benjamin Mazza was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Gernando Quintal's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Benjamin Mazza read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 71st minute of play. Benjamin Mazza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gernando Quintal in the 73rd minute of play. 81 minutes into the match, Gernando Quintal had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Benjamin Mazza. Rockets's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gernando Quintal was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. A collision led to Monumento Sports getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Bunda Brilhante hit a great ball. Toninho Terra's late challenge caught a Monumento Sports's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Toninho Terra helped the player get up and apologised. In the 93rd minute, Abelardo Rocha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fiko Violento recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Monumento Sports's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.