U18 League

Arena Cadu
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Hermínio Zonta started the match with the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Caio Moura got free with Laércio de Almeida in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 7 minutes into the game, Tony Ribeiro cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Caio Domingues was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tony Ribeiro in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Caio Domingues prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cadu Team's Caio Moura got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Tony Ribeiro 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. Tony Ribeiro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Roger Ramalho hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Tony Ribeiro's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Caio Domingues was relentless in the 32nd minute of the game. Naldo de Carvalho kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. In the 40th minute, Hermínio Zonta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Laércio de Almeida took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Caio Moura, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Caio Domingues showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Walmir Valle, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. 58 minutes into the game, Tony Ribeiro cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Caio Domingues was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Caio Moura fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Laércio de Almeida having to interfere. Laércio de Almeida made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Caio Moura in the 71st minute of play. In the 72nd minute, Leandro Linhares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Caio Moura struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Laércio de Almeida didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cadu Team. After 79 played minutes Cestarolli FC got a freekick which was hit by William Proença. If Hermínio Zonta had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 90th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cadu Team's goalkeeper Caio Domingues, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The Cestarolli FC 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.