U18 League

Estádio Douradão
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Duarte Trigo started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 9 minutes into the game, AllRaf EC's Luizinho Catarinense nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edmílson Matos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Paulo Renato Martins made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hudson Pinho in the 12th minute. A collision led to AFC - Curitiba getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Almir Romero hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, AllRaf EC's Giovani Mangueira got a free kick in the 17th minute. In the 18th minute, AllRaf EC's Gilson Prata seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Gilson Prata the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of AllRaf EC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Gilson Prata had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. 18 minutes into the game, one of AllRaf EC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 28th minute, Lenílson Santos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Luizinho Catarinense during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 36th minute, Luizinho Catarinense hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 43 minutes into the game, Lenílson Santos cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Paulo Renato Martins was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Lenílson Santos to make the kick off. Edmílson Matos showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Duarte Trigo, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Vicente Ramalho's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edmílson Matos read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 55th minute of play. 60 minutes into the match, AllRaf EC's goal looked a bit too open when Lenílson Santos came free, but Paulo Renato Martins reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. AllRaf EC's Paulo Renato Martins played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hudson Pinho in the 62nd minute of play. Edmílson Matos showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Duarte Trigo in the 67th minute of the match. Hudson Pinho struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Paulo Renato Martins didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AFC - Curitiba. Paulo Renato Martins showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lenílson Santos in the 71st minute of the match. Paulo Renato Martins took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lenílson Santos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, AllRaf EC's Giovani Mangueira got a free kick in the 83rd minute. In the 84th minute of the match Luizão Ferraz sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Paulo Renato Martins skillfully saved the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gilson Sabóia during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 85th minute, Gilson Sabóia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 87 played minutes AllRaf EC got a freekick which was hit by Enéas Pitta. Paulo Renato Martins took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lenílson Santos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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.