U21 League

MACONHA
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Ionel Zărnescu started the match with the kick off. If Vladimiro Corte-Real had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 7 minutes into the match, FCSB CUENCA's goalkeeper Agapito Blanco had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mateus Quaresma. Agapito Blanco made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Altino Guerreiro sent off a good shot on target. Heitor Horta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ionel Zărnescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Agapito Blanco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidro Viana, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Agapito Blanco made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mateus Quaresma in the 23rd minute. Isidro Viana blasted a shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Agapito Blanco having to make a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Isidro Viana got free with Agapito Blanco in the 26th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Hamilton Leal hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Ionel Zărnescu took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 28th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Heitor Horta. Ponte do Carro's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 32nd minute Altino Guerreiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Agapito Blanco saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Heitor Horta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aquiles Azofra in the 37th minute of play. Agapito Blanco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexandre Lucena in the 40th minute of the match. Heitor Horta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ionel Zărnescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. Heitor Horta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ionel Zărnescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

A collision led to FCSB CUENCA getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Zunbeltz Albizua hit a great ball. In the 57th minute, Jesualdo Soveral hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FCSB CUENCA's Ionel Zărnescu got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 59 played minutes Ponte do Carro got a freekick which was hit by Isidro Viana. When Ponte do Carro's Mateus Quaresma in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FCSB CUENCA's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 67th minute, Isidro Viana managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ponte do Carro's supporters rose to their feet, but Isidro Viana was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Agapito Blanco breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. FCSB CUENCA's Agapito Blanco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mateus Quaresma in the 69th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidro Viana in the 71st minute of play forced FCSB CUENCA's goalkeeper Agapito Blanco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Altino Guerreiro in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Agapito Blanco prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 74th match minute, FCSB CUENCA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felix Zărnescu to maneuver through the defense. Isidro Viana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Isidro Viana kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. After having played for 81 minutes, Alexandre Lucena managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ponte do Carro's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alexandre Lucena was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mateus Quaresma received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Agapito Blanco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 87 minutes into the match, FCSB CUENCA's goal looked a bit too open when Altino Guerreiro came free, but Agapito Blanco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vladimiro Corte-Real kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 93rd match minute, Ponte do Carro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sílvio Assunção to maneuver through the defense. Heitor Horta acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 94th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Ionel Zărnescu. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidro Viana in the 95th minute of play forced FCSB CUENCA's goalkeeper Agapito Blanco to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 96 minutes, Mei Qing Yang mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FCSB CUENCA and the Ponte do Carro players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Ponte do Carro booed when FCSB CUENCA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mei Qing Yang didn't get a good kick on the ball.