U18 League

Santuário do Motivo
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Tiago Gabriel Furtado took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, Atlético da Colina's Hernani Mello got a free kick in the 2nd minute. In the 6th minute João Paulo Cunha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dida Braga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 7th minute, João Francisco Linares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 12 minutes of play, Atlético da Colina's Hernani Mello made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dida Braga was left in no man's land by his defense there! O MOTIVO ⚽'s Dida Braga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paulão Rodrigues in the 15th minute of play. After a rather tough play, O MOTIVO ⚽'s André Batista got a free kick in the 17th minute. 18 minutes into the match, O MOTIVO ⚽'s goal looked a bit too open when Tiago Gabriel Furtado came free, but Dida Braga reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 20 minutes into the game, one of O MOTIVO ⚽:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Dida Braga had in the 22ndth minute some difficulties stopping João Paulo Cunha's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After a long run with the ball, João Paulo Cunha did a trick in the 22nd minute in front of O MOTIVO ⚽'s goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 0-2. An impressive performance by Atlético da Colina's João Paulo Cunha! With a little luck, Atlético da Colina's Natã Gerber got control of the ball when Válter Mattos tried to sneak it across the goal line. O MOTIVO ⚽'s Dida Braga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paulão Rodrigues in the 28th minute of play. Vágner Recife kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Afonsinho Simões hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. A collision led to O MOTIVO ⚽ getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Manuel Maciel hit a great ball. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind O MOTIVO ⚽'s goalkeeper Dida Braga, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A collision led to O MOTIVO ⚽ getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Manuel Maciel hit a great ball. Celsinho Magalhães kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. In the 44th minute Paulão Rodrigues shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dida Braga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

The supporters of O MOTIVO ⚽ booed when Atlético da Colina was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tiago Gabriel Linares didn't get a good kick on the ball. 52 minutes into the match, O MOTIVO ⚽'s Celsinho Magalhães broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After a rather tough play, Atlético da Colina's Sydney Alves got a free kick in the 53rd minute. João Francisco Linares hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Natã Gerber showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Celsinho Magalhães, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Geovânio de Senna sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 63rd minute, Atlético da Colina's Paulão Rodrigues dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-3. In the 71st minute the ball was on its way in behind O MOTIVO ⚽'s goalkeeper Dida Braga, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 74 played minutes O MOTIVO ⚽ got a freekick which was hit by Wágner Mota. 80 minutes into the match, Paulão Rodrigues dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Dida Braga, 0-4. João Paulo Cunha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Giuseppe Leal's late challenge caught a O MOTIVO ⚽'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Giuseppe Leal helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Atlético da Colina's Giuseppe Leal got a free kick in the 85th minute. In the 89th minute of the game, André Batista landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Paulão Rodrigues during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Artur Tasso kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. Paulão Rodrigues received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Dida Braga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Atlético da Colina players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.