U21 League

PIRATAS STADIUM
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) PIRATAS TFP's Alexandre da Cunha started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 16 minutes into the match, Karaboudjan's goalkeeper Elano Travassos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alexandre da Cunha. The supporters of Karaboudjan booed when PIRATAS TFP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Vítor de Medeiros didn't get a good kick on the ball. João Vítor de Medeiros received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Elano Travassos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 34th minute, Manuel Vianna hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Filomeno Nicholas in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Elano Toledo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Karaboudjan booed when PIRATAS TFP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedrão Velasco didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 45 minutes, Fabrício Sabóia mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the PIRATAS TFP and the Karaboudjan players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to PIRATAS TFP getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Fabrício Sabóia hit a great ball. In the 46th minute of the match Mateus Velloso shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Elano Toledo showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Elano Toledo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wilton de Amaral in the 47th minute of play.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Wilton de Amaral made a kick off. 52 minutes into the match, PIRATAS TFP's goal looked a bit too open when Evaristo Tolino came free, but Elano Toledo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Elano Toledo was a little too slow when Mateus Velloso got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 54th minute. The score was now 1-3. Elano Toledo came out of the goal in the 57th minute to try and stop a shot by Karaboudjan's Wilton de Amaral. But to his dismay, Wilton de Amaral quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-4. 64 minutes into the game, Alexandre da Cunha was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. PIRATAS TFP's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Karaboudjan the free kick. A collision led to PIRATAS TFP getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Alexandre da Cunha hit a great ball. 68 minutes into the match, PIRATAS TFP's goal looked a bit too open when Evaristo Tolino came free, but Elano Toledo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Refik Cumhur received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Elano Toledo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Elano Toledo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Evaristo Tolino in the 76th minute. Evaristo Tolino who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 76thth minute tested the skills of Elano Toledo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Elano Toledo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wilton de Amaral, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 80 minutes into the game, Evaristo Tolino cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-5. Elano Toledo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 83rd minute, Evaristo Tolino left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Karaboudjan fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-6. Wilton de Amaral received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Elano Toledo came out and tried to block the shot, but Wilton de Amaral slotted it home off the left post making it 1-7 in the 89th minute. Elano Travassos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alexandre da Cunha's shot from short distance in the 93rd minute. Karaboudjan's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.