U21 League

Arena Sandinense
Spectators: 144 (Terracing: 109, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rodriguinho Dias took the kick off in the first half of the match. Virgílio dos Santos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tony de Sena having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Maurinho Aparecido during the 8th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 7 minutes into the game, one of Arsenal MGK:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Arsenal MGK's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Cássio Maia 16 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-0. After 21 minutes of play, Arsenal MGK's Virgílio dos Santos made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Tony de Sena was left in no man's land by his defense there! Jorge Travassos hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Tony de Sena showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcelo Vasconcelos in the 32nd minute of the match. Arsenal MGK were awarded a corner in the 33th minute after Sandinense ADF's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Marcelo Vasconcelos took the corner. The corner led Arsenal MGK's Marcelo Vasconcelos to fire away a dangerous shot which Tony de Sena despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Arsenal MGK's Marcelo Vasconcelos was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Tony de Sena in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Maurício Freitas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cássio Maia in the 45th minute of the match. Cássio Maia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marcelo Vasconcelos made a kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Marcelo Vasconcelos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Arsenal MGK's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcelo Vasconcelos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tony de Sena breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Arsenal MGK getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Maurinho Aparecido hit a great ball. Cássio Maia might have been able to make a better finish in the 67th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Maurício Freitas. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cássio Maia ran back to his position shaking his head. 69 minutes into the game, Rodriguinho Dias was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sandinense ADF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Arsenal MGK the free kick. After 69 played minutes Sandinense ADF got a freekick which was hit by Rodriguinho Dias. Virgílio dos Santos's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 70thth minute, Tony de Sena skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. With a little luck, Sandinense ADF's Tony de Sena got control of the ball when Virgílio dos Santos tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gildo Valle hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Sandinense ADF's Tomás Madureira got a free kick in the 90th minute. Maurício Freitas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodriguinho Dias, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. Nicolas Vides fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tony de Sena having to interfere. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Sandinense ADF were victorious despite being under pressure from Arsenal MGK for much of the match.