U21 League

Alçapão da Baixada
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Benjamim Negri kicked off to start the match. 4 minutes into the match, EC AliensCrazy 2023's goalkeeper Arnaldo Falcão had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Benjamim Negri. Lúcio Domingues made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dedé Secco in the 6th minute of play. Benjamim Negri received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Arnaldo Falcão tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tomás Marques hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Luiz Fábio Leme got free with Arnaldo Falcão in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 22nd minute, Nova Iguaçu MZFC's Benjamim Negri ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Arnaldo Falcão. Arnaldo Falcão yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. In the 28th match minute, EC AliensCrazy 2023 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Didi de Mendonça to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, EC AliensCrazy 2023's Arnaldo Falcão got control of the ball when Benjamim Negri tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benjamim Negri in the 36th minute of play forced EC AliensCrazy 2023's goalkeeper Arnaldo Falcão to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 36 minutes into the game, Nova Iguaçu MZFC's Benjamim Negri nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arnaldo Falcão made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. In the 39th minute, Cássio Aparecido hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. EC AliensCrazy 2023's Didi de Mendonça got a good chance for a goal in the 42nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Benjamim Negri in the 47thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Arnaldo Falcão, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dedé Secco in the 51st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lúcio Domingues saved Nova Iguaçu MZFC from getting behind. When the match had gone on for 51 minutes, Dedé Secco put it in 4-1 from a short distance just to the right of Lúcio Domingues. Luiz Gustavo Meireles kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. EC AliensCrazy 2023's Arnaldo Falcão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benjamim Negri in the 64th minute of play. Didi de Mendonça sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 71st match minute, Nova Iguaçu MZFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cássio Aparecido to maneuver through the defense. When Tomás Marques fell near the penalty area in the 72nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nova Iguaçu MZFC's protests and gave Tomás Marques a yellow card for diving instead. Arnaldo Falcão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benjamim Negri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. EC AliensCrazy 2023's Arnaldo Falcão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benjamim Negri in the 81st minute of play. After a rather tough play, EC AliensCrazy 2023's Adelino de Brito got a free kick in the 84th minute. Lúcio Domingues showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dedé Secco in the 88th minute of the match. Cauã Coelho charged in rather forcefully in the 88th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cauã Coelho the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 89th minute, Cauã Coelho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Benjamim Negri recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 89th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 91 minutes, Luiz Fábio Leme managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nova Iguaçu MZFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luiz Fábio Leme was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of EC AliensCrazy 2023 booed when Nova Iguaçu MZFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benjamim Negri didn't get a good kick on the ball. There was no doubt that Nova Iguaçu MZFC were the better team. Nova Iguaçu MZFC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.