U18 League

Harpia Arena
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ramón Almeida got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Evandro Souza in the 3rd minute of play forced Clube Atlético Paulista's goalkeeper Elano Amorim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Valdir Perez kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leandro Coutinho in the 8th minute of play forced Clube Atlético Paulista's goalkeeper Elano Amorim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jonas de Queirós took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celso Brasil, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 12 minutes into the match, Luís Fabiano Pereira notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Flying Dutch's Jonas de Queirós. Jonas de Queirós was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 21 minutes into the match, Clube Atlético Paulista's goal looked a bit too open when Evandro Souza came free, but Elano Amorim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 24 minutes into the match, Flying Dutch's goalkeeper Jonas de Queirós had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Luís Fabiano Pereira. Clube Atlético Paulista's attack was well implemented in the 24th minute, but when Luís Fabiano Pereira was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. After 29 played minutes Clube Atlético Paulista got a freekick which was hit by Iuri Nascimento. Jonas de Queirós stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Celso Brasil's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. After a rather tough play, Clube Atlético Paulista's Abelardo Salgado got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Leandro Coutinho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 37th minute, Ramón Almeida made a precise shot to the right of Elano Amorim. Clube Atlético Paulista's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Egídio Goiano in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Elano Amorim saved Clube Atlético Paulista from getting behind. After having played for 42 minutes, Celso Brasil managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Clube Atlético Paulista's supporters crossed their fingers, but Celso Brasil was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Celso Brasil was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Flying Dutch's goal looked a bit too open when Fred da Silva came free, but Jonas de Queirós reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 53 minutes into the match, Arnaldo Couto had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jonas de Queirós. Flying Dutch's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Arnaldo Couto was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. After having played for 58 minutes, Celso Brasil managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Clube Atlético Paulista's supporters crossed their fingers, but Celso Brasil was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Fred da Silva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Luís Fabiano Pereira's late challenge caught a Flying Dutch's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luís Fabiano Pereira helped the player get up and apologised. In the 64th match minute, Clube Atlético Paulista was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luís Fabiano Pereira to maneuver through the defense. Elano Amorim took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Evandro Souza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fred da Silva fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonas de Queirós having to interfere. Clube Atlético Paulista made a substitution. Wilian Rosado replaced Luís Fabiano Pereira. A collision led to Flying Dutch getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Leandro Coutinho hit a great ball. In the 79th minute, Egídio Goiano left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Flying Dutch fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Elano Amorim made an important save on a dangerous shot by Felippe Cruz in the 83rd minute. Wilian Rosado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 89 minutes into the game, Wilian Rosado was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Clube Atlético Paulista's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Flying Dutch the free kick. The supporters of Flying Dutch booed when Clube Atlético Paulista was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wilian Rosado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fred da Silva fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonas de Queirós having to interfere. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.