U18 League

Vikings Arena
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Tony Lopes started the match with the kick off. In the 2nd minute Aníbal Matos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Natanael Alvarenga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tony Lopes in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Robert Sibold prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Bebeto Castro hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. In the 21st minute Alexandre Mendes suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. When Roberto Salvador fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Cremonese FC's protests and gave Roberto Salvador a yellow card for diving instead. Real Soccer FC's Délio Pereira was substituted for Alexandre Mendes. After 23 played minutes Cremonese FC got a freekick which was hit by Roberto Salvador. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Real Soccer FC's Aníbal Matos in the 23rd minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Natanael Alvarenga was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Cremonese FC through an amazing save. Aníbal Matos was extremely unlucky when he, in the 28th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. Délio Pereira struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Natanael Alvarenga didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Real Soccer FC. In the 30th match minute, Real Soccer FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kaká Miranda to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Cremonese FC booed when Real Soccer FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edmílson Carioca didn't get a good kick on the ball. Robert Sibold made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Fábio Tróia in the 32nd minute of play. The supporters of Cremonese FC booed when Real Soccer FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Natã Ferreira didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 45th minute of the match Luís Fábio Tróia shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Robert Sibold showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Aníbal Matos was the one to do the kick off. Caio Berger blasted a shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Robert Sibold having to make a save. If Caio Berger had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Délio Pereira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Caio Berger hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Natanael Alvarenga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Délio Pereira, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Real Soccer FC's Robert Sibold played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abelardo Soares in the 77th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Cremonese FC's Naldo Nunes got a free kick in the 78th minute. Caio Berger blasted a shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Robert Sibold having to make a save. Aníbal Matos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Cremonese FC's Abelardo Soares slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Robert Sibold. That made the score 0-1 after 95 minutes of play. Cremonese FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.