U18 League

Estadio do Dragao
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Norberto Vilanova got the match started through his kick off. Severiano Espinosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Claudemiro Coelho in the 3rd minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by António Raminhos during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 4 played minutes Altamora FC got a freekick which was hit by António Raminhos. 10 minutes into the match, ZEZOM TEAM's goal looked a bit too open when Norberto Vilanova came free, but Severiano Espinosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 12 minutes into the match, ZEZOM TEAM's goal looked a bit too open when Claudemiro Coelho came free, but Severiano Espinosa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Maurício Quinaz scored 0-1 in the 15th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Severiano Espinosa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 21st match minute, ZEZOM TEAM was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danilo Eiró to maneuver through the defense. Sandro Caldas hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. In the 30th minute, Norberto Vilanova 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. After 33 minutes, Veríssimo Frois mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ZEZOM TEAM and the Altamora FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 33 played minutes ZEZOM TEAM got a freekick which was hit by Veríssimo Frois. In the 37th minute, Reginaldo Seixas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Severiano Espinosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Claudemiro Coelho in the 38th minute of play. Severiano Espinosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Norberto Vilanova, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Reginaldo Seixas was the one to do the kick off. Severiano Espinosa made a fantastic save in the 52nd minute, when Norberto Vilanova sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, ZEZOM TEAM's Veríssimo Frois got a free kick in the 55th minute. A collision led to ZEZOM TEAM getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Timóteo Madureira hit a great ball. After having played for 62 minutes, Maurício Quinaz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Altamora FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Maurício Quinaz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Severiano Espinosa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Maurício Quinaz in the 67th minute. 68 minutes had been played when some careless play by ZEZOM TEAM's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Norberto Vilanova was slow to take the kick. During this time Altamora FC's players had a chance to rest. Altamora FC's Norberto Vilanova was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Severiano Espinosa in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Norberto Vilanova scored 0-3 in the 70th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Severiano Espinosa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Claudemiro Coelho received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Severiano Espinosa came out and tried to block the shot, but Claudemiro Coelho slotted it home off the left post making it 0-4 in the 74th minute. The supporters of Altamora FC booed when ZEZOM TEAM was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Danilo Eiró didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 80 minutes, Reginaldo Seixas mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ZEZOM TEAM and the Altamora FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Claudemiro Coelhos short, quick shot in the 91stth minute got Severiano Espinosa to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Norberto Vilanova struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Severiano Espinosa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Altamora FC. Altamora 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.