U23 League

MARACA KRAKER 81
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Leopoldo Galvão took the kick off in the first half of the match. Abel de Brito showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from George Kroos in the 4th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by George Kimmich in the 7th minute of play forced C.R. KRAKER 81's goalkeeper Abel de Brito to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th minute, Leopoldo Galvão 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. Douglas Duarte kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. José Paulo Amorim sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Silvinho Cordeiro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Dênis de Castro made a huge save. Abel de Brito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from George Kroos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Three Lions FC's zone, Wilton Santos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dênis de Castro came out of the goal and Wilton Santos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dênis de Castro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Leopoldo Galvão's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by George Kimmich during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Three Lions FC getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. George Kimmich hit a great ball. The supporters of Three Lions FC booed when C.R. KRAKER 81 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wilton Santos didn't get a good kick on the ball. 28 minutes into the match, C.R. KRAKER 81's goal looked a bit too open when George Kroos came free, but Abel de Brito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If José Paulo Amorim had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Silvinho Cordeiro scored 1-0 in the 38th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Dênis de Castro, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 42 minutes into the match, Three Lions FC's goalkeeper Dênis de Castro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leopoldo Galvão. 45 minutes into the game, Three Lions FC's Jeferson Pombal nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Abel de Brito made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

In the 54th minute, Leopoldo Galvão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dênis de Castro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leopoldo Galvão in the 57th minute of play. After 61 played minutes Three Lions FC got a freekick which was hit by George Kimmich. After a rather tough play, C.R. KRAKER 81's Franklin Esteves got a free kick in the 62nd minute. The supporters of Three Lions FC booed when C.R. KRAKER 81 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wilton Santos didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Three Lions FC getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. George Pavard hit a great ball. Dênis de Castro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Paulo Amorim in the 74th minute of the match. In the 80th minute, Silvinho Cordeiro 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. Nelsinho Vergílio took the ball and in the 86 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dênis de Castro. Dênis de Castro dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Kauã do Valle kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers José Paulo Amorim in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dênis de Castro saved Three Lions FC from getting behind. After 91 minutes, José Paulo Amorim made it 3-1 with a short kick to the right side. Three Lions FC's Dênis de Castro tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a little luck, C.R. KRAKER 81's Abel de Brito got control of the ball when Jeferson Pombal tried to sneak it across the goal line. C.R. KRAKER 81 were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Three Lions FC for a fine match.