U18 League

NINHO de CUCOS
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Albertino Lobato took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Ben Fica had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lúcio Lopes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albertino Lobato in the 7th minute of play. Ben Fica sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Albertino Lobato fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lúcio Lopes having to interfere. Olívio Soares kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Albérico Amorim's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Lúcio Lopes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Arrebimba o Malho SLB's Almiro Camacho got a free kick in the 20th minute. Lúcio Lopes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Albérico Amorim, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Albérico Amorim in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lúcio Lopes saved Arrebimba o Malho SLB from getting behind. Josué Pais sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ivan Trindade was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Januário Martins showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 28 minute of play. Albertino Lobato fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lúcio Lopes having to interfere. Ivan Trindade made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Almiro Camacho sent off a good shot on target. Esquadrão Lusitano's Ivan Trindade played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ben Fica in the 46th minute of play. In the 48th minute Ben Fica shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ivan Trindade saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Januário Martins made the kick off in the second half. Albérico Amorim struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Lúcio Lopes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Esquadrão Lusitano. A collision led to Arrebimba o Malho SLB getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Januário Martins hit a great ball. Lúcio Lopes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albertino Lobato in the 56th minute of play. Albérico Amorim hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. Ivan Trindade showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Januário Martins, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Almiro Camacho in the 62nd minute of play forced Esquadrão Lusitano's goalkeeper Ivan Trindade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Albérico Amorim kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Esquadrão Lusitano's Ivan Trindade played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ben Fica in the 68th minute of play. After 71 minutes Esquadrão Lusitano's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Olívio Soares who took care of the corner kick. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Esquadrão Lusitano's goalie and right to Almiro Camacho. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Esquadrão Lusitano's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. In the 81st minute, Ben Fica left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Arrebimba o Malho SLB fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-1. Albérico Amorim's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 83rdth minute, Lúcio Lopes skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ivan Trindade showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ben Fica in the 85th minute of the match. When Esquadrão Lusitano's Albertino Lobato in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arrebimba o Malho SLB's goalie prevented a goal. If Albertino Lobato had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the referee ended the match the Arrebimba o Malho SLB players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.