U18 League

Arena Morabem
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Morabem EC's Mito Kroos started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mito Kroos in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristian Paranaense prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of FLU ES fc booed when Morabem EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oséias Paiva didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Sandro Veiga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Morabem EC's Oséias Paiva got a free kick in the 7th minute. Morabem EC's Cido Peres played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thiago Melo in the 12th minute of play. In the 13th minute, Fellipe Ferreira left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FLU ES fc fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After having played for 16 minutes, Thiago Melo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FLU ES fc's supporters crossed their fingers, but Thiago Melo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fellipe Ferreira in the 18th minute of play forced Morabem EC's goalkeeper Cido Peres to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Morabem EC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Fabinho de Brito hit a great ball. Cido Peres didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Thiago Melo went, in the 22nd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. Fellipe Ferreira's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Cido Peres read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. Cido Peres took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sandro Veiga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 42nd minute, Thiago Melo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Cido Peres was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-4. The supporters of FLU ES fc booed when Morabem EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcelo Cosme didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half FLU ES fc were leading 0-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Thiago Melo was the one to do the kick off. Marcelo Cosme charged in rather forcefully in the 53rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Marcelo Cosme the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 53rd match minute, Morabem EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcelo Cosme to maneuver through the defense. FLU ES fc's Thiago Melo got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 61 played minutes, Morabem EC's Humberto Pinheiro shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Cristian Paranaense came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Morabem EC reached it. FLU ES fc were furious when Paulão Cearense was red carded, 67 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 67th minute of the game. One of FLU ES fc:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Morabem EC:s goal. When Raimundo Veiga fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Morabem EC's protests and gave Raimundo Veiga a yellow card for diving instead. After 73 played minutes Morabem EC got a freekick which was hit by Raimundo Veiga. 75 minutes into the game, Alexsandro Souto was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FLU ES fc's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Morabem EC the free kick. The supporters of Morabem EC booed when FLU ES fc was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alexsandro Souto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fellipe Ferreira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Erlon Cristian had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Morabem EC's Mito Kroos in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FLU ES fc's goalie prevented a goal. Fellipe Ferreira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cido Peres having to interfere. If Sandro Veiga had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the match was over FLU ES fc could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Morabem EC throughout the match.