U21 League

Arena Bulls
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jailson de Senna kicked off to start the match. Marcel Jacinto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Paulo de Castro in the 6th minute of play. Marcel Jacinto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jailson de Senna, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Itajaí Football Club's Christiano Cearense played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Washington Bezerra in the 9th minute of play. 11 minutes into the match, Gilberto Severo notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Itajaí Football Club's Christiano Cearense. Christiano Cearense was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Marcel Jacinto didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Luís Fabiano Corrêa went, in the 14th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Marcel Jacinto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luís Paulo de Castro, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. In the 19th minute of the match Itajaí Football Club got a corner. Grêmio Bulls's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Manuel Pinho ran over to the corner to take the kick. When Itajaí Football Club's Jailson de Senna in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Grêmio Bulls's goalie prevented a goal. Christiano Cearense made an important save on a dangerous shot by Magno Marinho in the 23rd minute. 25 minutes into the game, Itajaí Football Club's Amílton dos Santos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcel Jacinto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. A collision led to Grêmio Bulls getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Osvaldinho Cerezo hit a great ball. Marcel Jacinto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jailson de Senna, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 33rdth minute of the game Jailson de Senna who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Grêmio Bulls's Marcel Jacinto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 34th minute, Andrézinho Gomes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marcel Jacinto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luís Paulo de Castro, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Grêmio Bulls's Marcel Jacinto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amílton dos Santos in the 40th minute of play. After the first half Itajaí Football Club were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Gilberto Severo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Grêmio Bulls booed when Itajaí Football Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luís Paulo de Castro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jailson de Senna who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 61stth minute tested the skills of Marcel Jacinto when he managed to save the team from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luís Fabiano Corrêa in the 65th minute of play forced Grêmio Bulls's goalkeeper Marcel Jacinto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marcel Jacinto made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jailson de Senna in the 67th minute. 71 minutes into the match, Luís Fabiano Corrêa dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Marcel Jacinto, 1-3. Juarês Gerber received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Marcel Jacinto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marcel Jacinto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jailson de Senna, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. With an all-out effort, Itajaí Football Club's Marcel Jacinto threw himself towards the right post 77 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Luís Paulo de Castro, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 78thth minute of the game Jailson de Senna who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Grêmio Bulls's Marcel Jacinto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience was convinced that Jailson de Senna's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Marcel Jacinto was relentless in the 78th minute of the game. Marcel Jacinto made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jailson de Senna in the 83rd minute. After 83 played minutes Grêmio Bulls got a freekick which was hit by Andrézinho Gomes. Luís Fabiano Corrêa received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Marcel Jacinto came out and tried to block the shot, but Luís Fabiano Corrêa slotted it home off the left post making it 1-4 in the 86th minute. Amílton dos Santos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Marcel Jacinto made a huge save. Marcel Jacinto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jailson de Senna in the 90th minute of the match. After 92 played minutes Itajaí Football Club got a freekick which was hit by Luís Fabiano Corrêa. Itajaí Football Club's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.