U21 League

Arena Umarizal
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Armandinho Vergílio took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a defensive mix-up in ✪ XV de Umarizal's zone, Armandinho Vergílio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rafa Pitta came out of the goal and Armandinho Vergílio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rafa Pitta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arnaldo Ramos in the 7th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Paulista in the 10th minute of play forced A.A. Francana's goalkeeper Telmo Trigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lucas Moura's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Telmo Trigo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. The supporters of A.A. Francana booed when ✪ XV de Umarizal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luiz Guilherme Mendes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Simão Simão hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. In the 17th match minute, A.A. Francana was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wilton Romero to maneuver through the defense. In the 20th minute, Tiago Gabriel Mineiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Wilton Romero recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wilton Romero in the 23rd minute of play forced ✪ XV de Umarizal's goalkeeper Rafa Pitta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 24 minutes into the match, Armandinho Vergílio notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of ✪ XV de Umarizal's Rafa Pitta. Rafa Pitta was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A.A. Francana's Wilton Romero got a good chance for a goal in the 27th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 29thth minute of the game Armandinho Vergílio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ✪ XV de Umarizal's Rafa Pitta was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 29 minutes, Armandinho Vergílio made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. ✪ XV de Umarizal's Rafa Pitta tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Evandro Lago managed to get in a good position for a shot. A.A. Francana's supporters rose to their feet, but Evandro Lago was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rafa Pitta breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. ✪ XV de Umarizal's Rafa Pitta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wilton Romero in the 38th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Kauan Pires was the one to do the kick off. Evandro Lago could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Rafa Pitta made a huge save. 54 minutes into the game, Wilton Romero recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Rafa Pitta. Wilton Romero showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. In the 58th minute Kauan Pires shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Telmo Trigo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kauan Pires might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Telmo Trigo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Kauan Pires ran back to his position shaking his head. A.A. Francana's Telmo Trigo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Frank Paulista in the 65th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kauan Pires in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Telmo Trigo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. ✪ XV de Umarizal's Rafa Pitta proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 70th minute of the match, managed to save ✪ XV de Umarizal from getting a goal against them. When ✪ XV de Umarizal's Lucas Moura in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye A.A. Francana's goalie prevented a goal. In the 83rd minute Wilton Romero shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rafa Pitta saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arnaldo Ramos hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. In the 89th minute, Wilton Romero left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The A.A. Francana fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-5. A.A. Francana played a much better game than ✪ XV de Umarizal and deserved their victory. The ✪ XV de Umarizal players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.