U18 League

Zeus Everest Arena
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) After a defensive mix-up in Esquadrão Lusitano's zone, Xanti Jareño stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ivan Trindade came out of the goal and Xanti Jareño tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Esquadrão Lusitano's Ivan Trindade played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xanti Jareño in the 9th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roger Palomares in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ivan Trindade prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Albérico Amorim blasted a shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Pere Manzano having to make a save. 16 minutes into the game, Gentil Bulhosa was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Esquadrão Lusitano's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Downchester City the free kick. A collision led to Esquadrão Lusitano getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Gentil Bulhosa hit a great ball. Inácio Ramalho hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. 19 minutes into the game, Natal Galdamez was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Downchester City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Esquadrão Lusitano the free kick. Natal Galdamez kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Albérico Amorim who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 26thth minute tested the skills of Pere Manzano when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Roger Palomares's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ivan Trindade read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. The supporters of Esquadrão Lusitano booed when Downchester City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Burni Navas didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Esquadrão Lusitano getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Aprígio Brás hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Downchester City's zone, Albertino Lobato stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pere Manzano came out of the goal and Albertino Lobato tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Esquadrão Lusitano's Ivan Trindade played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Xanti Jareño in the 41st minute of play. After having played for 44 minutes, Xanti Jareño managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Downchester City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Xanti Jareño was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Albérico Amorim sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Albertino Lobato made a kick off. Pere Manzano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albertino Lobato, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Ivan Trindade took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Xanti Jareño, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pere Manzano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albérico Amorim in the 57th minute of the match. In the 61st match minute, Downchester City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bilbo Navarro to maneuver through the defense. 67 minutes into the match, Downchester City's goal looked a bit too open when Albertino Lobato came free, but Pere Manzano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Roger Palomares got free with Ivan Trindade in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ivan Trindade made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roger Palomares in the 72nd minute of play. Xanti Jareño in the 76thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ivan Trindade, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 82 minutes into the match, Downchester City's Roger Palomares sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ivan Trindade narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 82nd minute, Downchester City's Roger Palomares ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Ivan Trindade. Ivan Trindade yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. When Xanti Jareño in the 93rd play minute got the chance to kick a hard shot on goal from short distance neither the defense or Ivan Trindade kept up with the ball and suddenly the score was 0-2 when the ball slipped into goal inside the left pole.