U21 League

ARENA NFT
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Moisés Dracena took the kick off in the first half of the match. Jeferson Mazza recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 3rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 4thth minute of the game Leonardo Neves who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Haridades F.C's Ronaldinho Pernambucano was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 5 played minutes Haridades F.C got a freekick which was hit by Roger Koehler. The supporters of Umbrella Corporation booed when Haridades F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Iuri Gonçalves didn't get a good kick on the ball. João Pedro Goiano was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 11 minutes into the match. Leonardo Neves fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ronaldinho Pernambucano having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Leonardo Neves's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ronaldinho Pernambucano was relentless in the 19th minute of the game. Ronaldinho Pernambucano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonardo Neves, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 24 minutes into the game, Luís Eduardo Souza was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Haridades F.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Umbrella Corporation the free kick. The supporters of Umbrella Corporation booed when Haridades F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luís Eduardo Souza didn't get a good kick on the ball. Umbrella Corporation's Leonardo Capixaba got a good chance for a goal in the 26th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Amílton Moreno kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Leonardo Capixaba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 41st minute, Eduardo Toledo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After the first half Umbrella Corporation were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Leonardo Neves was the one to do the kick off. Leonardo Neves fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ronaldinho Pernambucano having to interfere. Ronaldinho Pernambucano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leonardo Neves in the 62nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Dudu Guerra managed to get in a good position for a shot. Umbrella Corporation's supporters rose to their feet, but Dudu Guerra was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ronaldinho Pernambucano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 72nd minute, Dudu Guerra fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Ronaldinho Pernambucano, passed just outside the right post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dudu Guerra during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 76 played minutes Umbrella Corporation got a freekick which was hit by Dudu Guerra. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dudu Guerra in the 82nd minute of play forced Haridades F.C's goalkeeper Ronaldinho Pernambucano to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. João Paulo Corrêa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luís Eduardo Souza in the 89th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Leonardo Neves in the 93rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ronaldinho Pernambucano saved Haridades F.C from getting behind. After having played for 94 minutes, Wanderson Rosa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Umbrella Corporation's supporters crossed their fingers, but Wanderson Rosa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Leonardo Neves's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ronaldinho Pernambucano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 96th minute of play. Umbrella Corporation were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.