U23 League

Arena Rondy
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. Rodrigo Melo started the match with the kick off. Rodrigo Melo took the ball and in the 3 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Samuca Bezerra. Samuca Bezerra dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Silas Nascimento took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luís Eduardo Arce, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th match minute, Rondinone F.C - FDFDF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luís Eduardo Arce to maneuver through the defense. Arnaldo Coutinho's late challenge caught a México Eterno MZC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Arnaldo Coutinho helped the player get up and apologised. Arnaldo Coutinho kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. In the 15th minute, Adalberto Vianna hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 16 minutes into the game, Gil dos Santos was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave México Eterno MZC the free kick. In the 23rd minute Mario Balotelli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Samuca Bezerra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's Samuca Bezerra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mario Balotelli in the 23rd minute of play. The supporters of México Eterno MZC booed when Rondinone F.C - FDFDF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tiaguinho Faria didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 25 minutes, Carlitos Tevez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. México Eterno MZC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Carlitos Tevez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's Samuca Bezerra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eugênio Viana in the 27th minute of play. Alessandro Andrade charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alessandro Andrade the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 29 played minutes México Eterno MZC got a freekick which was hit by Alessandro Andrade. 30 minutes into the match, Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's Gil dos Santos broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Alessandro Andrade got his second yellow card in the match during the 31st minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Samuca Bezerra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eugênio Viana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 45th minute Rodrigo Melo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Samuca Bezerra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

Silas Nascimento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adalberto Vianna in the 51st minute of the match. Silas Nascimento had in the 55thth minute some difficulties stopping Gil dos Santos's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 2-1 came in the 55th minute when Gil dos Santos all by himself managed to get straight through the defense and place the ball into the net to the right of Silas Nascimento. Samuca Bezerra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronaldo Gordeenko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Rondinone F.C - FDFDF booed when México Eterno MZC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rodrigo Melo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 65 minutes into the game, México Eterno MZC's Eugênio Viana nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Samuca Bezerra made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. In the 68th minute Mario Balotelli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Samuca Bezerra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's Samuca Bezerra proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save Rondinone F.C - FDFDF from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eugênio Viana in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Samuca Bezerra prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Samuca Bezerra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eugênio Viana, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. In the 76th match minute, México Eterno MZC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pipis Fino to maneuver through the defense. In the 78th minute, Adalberto Vianna left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Rondinone F.C - FDFDF fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. Eugênio Viana received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Samuca Bezerra tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Samuca Bezerra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eugênio Viana in the 96th minute of the match. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.