Official Cup

Carlos Iturralde
Spectators: 165 (Terracing: 124, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) In the 4th minute, Denílson Negri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Floresta Club U18's Léo de Brito played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tião Alcântara in the 7th minute of play. Léo de Brito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ruben Lluterio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 10 minutes, Douglas de Souza put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Higinio Pueblo. Higinio Pueblo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomé Reis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Léo de Brito made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benicio Loiola in the 19th minute. In the 21st minute Douglas de Souza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Higinio Pueblo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomé Reis in the 27th minute of play forced Yucatan F.C.'s goalkeeper Higinio Pueblo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Léo de Brito made an important save on a dangerous shot by Benicio Loiola in the 29th minute. If Gilmar Castro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 34th match minute, Yucatan F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Angel Matai to maneuver through the defense. 35 minutes into the match, Yucatan F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Gilmar Castro came free, but Higinio Pueblo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 37th minute, Benicio Loiola reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Léo de Brito. The goal made the score 1-1. In the 39th match minute, Yucatan F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tião Alcântara to maneuver through the defense. Higinio Pueblo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gilmar Castro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Higinio Pueblo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Douglas de Souza's shot from short distance in the 41st minute. After 45 minutes Floresta Club U18's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Apolo Opilano who took care of the corner kick. A well-hit corner resulted in Angel Matai heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Léo de Brito made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Apolo Opilano in the 47th minute of play.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Douglas de Souza to make the kick off. When Floresta Club U18's Douglas de Souza in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Yucatan F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Higinio Pueblo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Douglas de Souza, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. In the 55th minute, Tião Alcântara ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Léo de Brito was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. 60 minutes in the game, Douglas de Souza fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Higinio Pueblo having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Douglas de Souza managed to get in a good position for a shot. Floresta Club U18's supporters rose to their feet, but Douglas de Souza was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Higinio Pueblo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 63rd match minute, Floresta Club U18 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ruy da Rocha to maneuver through the defense. Benicio Loiola sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Yucatan F.C.'s Juan Gabriel was substituted for Tião Alcântara. In the 71st match minute, Yucatan F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abel Lugo to maneuver through the defense. Douglas de Souza blasted a shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Higinio Pueblo having to make a save. Léo de Brito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Apolo Opilano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Yucatan F.C.'s defense didn't have a chance, in the 77th minute, when Douglas de Souza scored to the left of an out of position Higinio Pueblo, making the score, 2-2. Floresta Club U18's Vito Maia was substituted for Gilmar Castro. Léo de Brito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Juan Gabriel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 83rd minute Apolo Opilano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Léo de Brito saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Douglas de Souza's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 86thth minute, Higinio Pueblo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Apolo Opilano in the 90th minute of play forced Floresta Club U18's goalkeeper Léo de Brito to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 90thth minute of the game Apolo Opilano who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Floresta Club U18's Léo de Brito was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Yucatan F.C. getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Juan Gabriel hit a great ball. Juan Gabriel kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.