U18 League

Estadio David Barros
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) An unexpectedly hard shot by Patrício Poças in the 8th minute of play forced DPD FC's goalkeeper Pedro Nóbrega to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Serafim Torres fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Raimundo Delgado having to interfere. The Garanhão do SUL fans' excitement grew in the 15th match minute when Garanhão do SUL's Patrício Poças looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Patrício Poças fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Nóbrega having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when André Espinosa got free with Raimundo Delgado in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Aristides Santiago fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Raimundo Delgado having to interfere. Pedro Nóbrega made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Patrício Poças in the 37th minute of play. 43 minutes into the game, Patrício Poças cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Pedro Nóbrega was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 47thth minute of the game Patrício Poças who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but DPD FC's Pedro Nóbrega was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Romão Miranda made a kick off. Patrício Poças who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 51stth minute tested the skills of Pedro Nóbrega when he managed to save the team from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Romão Miranda in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedro Nóbrega saved DPD FC from getting behind. 60 minutes into the match, DPD FC's goalkeeper Pedro Nóbrega had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Patrício Poças. The audience was convinced that Romão Miranda's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Pedro Nóbrega was relentless in the 65th minute of the game. 71 minutes into the match, DPD FC's goal looked a bit too open when Romão Miranda came free, but Pedro Nóbrega reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Patrício Poças fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Nóbrega having to interfere. Álvaro Calçada sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to DPD FC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Serafim Torres hit a great ball. Álvaro Calçada fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedro Nóbrega having to interfere. Pedro Nóbrega took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Romão Miranda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pedro Nóbrega made a fantastic save in the 92nd minute, when Álvaro Calçada sent off a good shot on target. Romão Miranda received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Pedro Nóbrega tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Garanhão do SUL played a much better game than DPD FC and deserved their victory. The DPD FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.