U23 League

Arena da Baixada
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Valdemar de Amaral got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the game, Grêmio 20 Julho's Valdemar de Amaral nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bruno Ferreira made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. After a rather tough play, Triforce Super Soccer's Ramone Brito got a free kick in the 8th minute. After 12 played minutes Grêmio 20 Julho got a freekick which was hit by Téo Pires. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gilmar Romero got free with Bruno Ferreira in the 17th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Téo Pires was extremely unlucky when he, in the 19th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Bruno Ferreira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gilmar Romero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bruno Ferreira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gilmar Romero in the 27th minute of play. Duarte Trevisan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Téo Pires scored 2-0 in the 32nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Bruno Ferreira, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Jonathan Zanette showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Duarte Trevisan, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Téo Pires fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bruno Ferreira having to interfere. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Duarte Trevisan stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Valdemar de Amaral hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Duarte Trevisan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bruno Ferreira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Téo Pires in the 58th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Téo Pires in the 58th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bruno Ferreira saved Triforce Super Soccer from getting behind. Triforce Super Soccer's Bruno Ferreira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valdemar de Amaral in the 60th minute of play. Valdemar de Amaral blasted a shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Bruno Ferreira having to make a save. 69 minutes into the game, Tiaguinho Saldanha was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Grêmio 20 Julho's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Triforce Super Soccer the free kick. In the 69th match minute, Grêmio 20 Julho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tiaguinho Saldanha to maneuver through the defense. Jonathan Zanette made an important save on a dangerous shot by Délio de Amorim in the 70th minute. When Paulão Pombal came up free with the goalie in the 71st minute, the Triforce Super Soccer 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 Paulão Pombal couldn't finish the play. Tiaguinho Saldanha kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. A collision led to Grêmio 20 Julho getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Allan Ortiz hit a great ball. Paulão Pombal struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Jonathan Zanette didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Triforce Super Soccer. Cafu Paraíba was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 82 minutes into the match. In the 82nd match minute, Triforce Super Soccer was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cafu Paraíba to maneuver through the defense. In the 84th minute of the match Daniel Neves shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Bruno Ferreira showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Jânio Pires kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. Triforce Super Soccer's Bruno Ferreira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valdemar de Amaral in the 89th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Triforce Super Soccer's zone, Witomir Lewandowski stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bruno Ferreira came out of the goal and Witomir Lewandowski tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Grêmio 20 Julho's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.