U23 League

ESTADIO BOAVISTÃO
Spectators: 151 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) After a rather tough play, S S Palestra Italia's Thomás de Alcântara got a free kick in the 16th minute. S S Palestra Italia were furious when Abelardo Gerber was red carded, 18 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. 17 minutes into the game, one of S S Palestra Italia:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After a long run with the ball, Claudinho Cearense did a trick in the 21st minute in front of S S Palestra Italia's goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 1-0. An impressive performance by BOA VISTA E.C.'s Claudinho Cearense! Célio Varela showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Renan Loyola, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. BOA VISTA E.C.'s Célio Varela played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Renan Loyola in the 25th minute of play. The supporters of S S Palestra Italia booed when BOA VISTA E.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Júnior Toscano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Luan Trigo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Júnior Toscano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Luan Trigo was a little too slow when Claudinho Cearense got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 40th minute. The score was now 2-0. 44 minutes into the match, S S Palestra Italia's goalkeeper Luan Trigo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Claudinho Cearense. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. José Vítor Santos was the one to do the kick off. In the 50th minute, Mateus Dionísio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 51st minute of the match Claudinho Cearense sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Luan Trigo skillfully saved the ball. Renan Loyola could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Célio Varela made a huge save. The supporters of S S Palestra Italia booed when BOA VISTA E.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Laerte Seco didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Mateus Dionísio managed to get in a good position for a shot. S S Palestra Italia's supporters rose to their feet, but Mateus Dionísio was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Célio Varela breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 72 played minutes S S Palestra Italia got a freekick which was hit by Elder Zanette. In the 73rd minute of the match Claudinho Cearense sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Luan Trigo skillfully saved the ball. Célio Varela made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Michel da Silva sent off a good shot on target. In the 80th minute, Laerte Seco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 82nd minute of the match S S Palestra Italia got a corner. BOA VISTA E.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Mateus Dionísio ran over to the corner to take the kick. Renan Loyola kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. Renan Loyola hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. S S Palestra Italia's Luan Trigo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Júnior Toscano in the 93rd minute of play. Claudinho Cearense struck a weak shot in the 94th minute. Luan Trigo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for BOA VISTA E.C.. For all the effort they put into the match, the S S Palestra Italia players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for BOA VISTA E.C..