U18 League

Arena Tricolor
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Thiago Britto started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Jacinto Tavares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rony Lopez in the 4th minute of the match. The supporters of Qijua F.C booed when Guarani Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Vítor Rossi didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Egídio Fernandes fell near the penalty area in the 7th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Guarani Futebol Clube's protests and gave Egídio Fernandes a yellow card for diving instead. Egídio Fernandes kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. In the 10th minute, Thiago Britto got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Betão Ceresso kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Jacinto Tavares came out of the goal in the 16th minute to try and stop a shot by Qijua F.C's Thiago Britto. But to his dismay, Thiago Britto quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Qijua F.C's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Vitinho Secco 21 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-1. In the 24th minute, Diego Quintal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Vitinho Secco struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Hélio de Castro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Guarani Futebol Clube. The supporters of Qijua F.C booed when Guarani Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Egídio Fernandes didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 33rd match minute, Qijua F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorge Machado to maneuver through the defense. In the 34th minute, Diego Quintal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jacinto Tavares stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Thiago Britto's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. In the 38th minute of the match Jarbas Rosado shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jacinto Tavares showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. With a little luck, Qijua F.C's Hélio de Castro got control of the ball when Egídio Fernandes tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Vitinho Secco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Egídio Fernandes to make the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Guarani Futebol Clube's zone, Enrique Munhoz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jacinto Tavares came out of the goal and Enrique Munhoz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Thiago Britto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hélio de Castro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Egídio Fernandes in the 56th minute of the match. In the 61st match minute, Guarani Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Egídio Fernandes to maneuver through the defense. Thiago Britto's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 62ndth minute, Jacinto Tavares skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Egídio Fernandes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hélio de Castro having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Egídio Fernandes in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hélio de Castro saved Qijua F.C from getting behind. Egídio Fernandes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 69th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 78 minutes, Egídio Fernandes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Guarani Futebol Clube's supporters crossed their fingers, but Egídio Fernandes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Qijua F.C booed when Guarani Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Acácio Arantes didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Gildo Mendonça in the 81st minute really tested Jacinto Tavares's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. When the match clock showed 83 minutes, the score became 2-2 when Egídio Fernandes sped through Qijua F.C's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Hélio de Castro. After 95 minutes, Egídio Fernandes made it 3-2 with a short kick to the right side. Qijua F.C's Hélio de Castro tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Guarani Futebol Clube were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Qijua F.C for a fine match.