U18 League

The temple of dreams
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Argider Lara took the kick off in the first half of the match. Rafael Esteves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Argider Lara in the 5th minute of play. Fesport FC were furious when Karamoko Elano was red carded, 12 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Karamoko Elano hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. Fesport FC's Manu Sevilla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Virgílio Caldas in the 14th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jon Fonticoba in the 15th minute of play forced São Francisco FC86's goalkeeper Rafael Esteves to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 18th minute, Pedro Moutinho managed to get in a good position for a shot. São Francisco FC86's supporters rose to their feet, but Pedro Moutinho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Manu Sevilla breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 21st minute, Pedro Moutinho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 24th minute, Filipe Avelar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 27th match minute, Fesport FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jakes Jurado to maneuver through the defense. Jon Fonticoba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 35th play minutes Jon Fonticoba shot 1-0, a short shot which went by Rafael Esteves and just under the crossbar into goal. After 39 played minutes Fesport FC got a freekick which was hit by Jakes Jurado. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind Fesport FC's goalkeeper Manu Sevilla, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Manu Sevilla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Herberto Braga in the 47th minute of the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fábio Moutinho made a kick off. After 55 played minutes Fesport FC got a freekick which was hit by Juan Verdeja. After a rather tough play, São Francisco FC86's Cândido Leal got a free kick in the 56th minute. Rogelio Carceles recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 57th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Fábio Moutinho kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. In the 62nd minute, Jon Fonticoba ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Rafael Esteves was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Manu Sevilla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Herberto Braga in the 71st minute of the match. Manu Sevilla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fábio Moutinho in the 73rd minute of play. After some careless play in the Fesport FC defense, Manuel Valente kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Manu Sevilla. The Fesport FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Manu Sevilla should have stopped the shot. In the 77th match minute, Fesport FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rogelio Carceles to maneuver through the defense. In the 78th minute of the match Fábio Moutinho sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Manu Sevilla skillfully saved the ball. The supporters of Fesport FC booed when São Francisco FC86 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fábio Moutinho didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rafael Esteves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jon Fonticoba in the 84th minute of the match. Fábio Moutinho took the ball and in the 86 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Manu Sevilla. Manu Sevilla dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-3. A collision led to Fesport FC getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Jon Fonticoba hit a great ball. João Monteiro took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 90th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Manu Sevilla. Fesport FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 91st minute, Juan Verdeja hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rafael Esteves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jon Fonticoba, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. After a rather tough play, Fesport FC's Jakes Jurado got a free kick in the 96th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. São Francisco FC86 walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.