U21 League

Pau Nas Canelas
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Edinho Moraes made the kick off which started today's match. Pau Nas Canelas's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Lech Biraga in the 6th minute. In the 8th minute Maurício Brandão shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bai Chao Zheng saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bai Chao Zheng showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ricardo Lobo, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. A collision led to Pau Nas Canelas getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Christoph Haßelmann hit a great ball. Bai Chao Zheng came out of the goal in the 11th minute to try and stop a shot by SITIO CITY's Ricardo Lobo. But to his dismay, Ricardo Lobo quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Bai Chao Zheng came out of the goal in the 16th minute to try and stop a shot by SITIO CITY's Dimas Maciel. But to his dismay, Dimas Maciel quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. The supporters of Pau Nas Canelas booed when SITIO CITY was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Armindo Carvalhal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Manuel Liberato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christoph Haßelmann, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pau Nas Canelas's Bai Chao Zheng played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Heitor Fonseca in the 27th minute of play. A collision led to SITIO CITY getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Rúben Neiva hit a great ball. Manuel Liberato made an important save on a dangerous shot by Christoph Haßelmann in the 40th minute. Dimas Maciel kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. SITIO CITY's Manuel Liberato proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 44th minute of the match, managed to save SITIO CITY from getting a goal against them. After having played for 47 minutes, Ricardo Lobo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SITIO CITY's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ricardo Lobo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After the first half SITIO CITY were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Ricardo Lobo made the kick off in the second half. When SITIO CITY's Heitor Fonseca in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pau Nas Canelas's goalie prevented a goal. Bai Chao Zheng took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ricardo Lobo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bai Chao Zheng took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ricardo Lobo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ricardo Lobo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Ricardo Lobo managed to get in a good position for a shot. SITIO CITY's supporters rose to their feet, but Ricardo Lobo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bai Chao Zheng breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Manuel Liberato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christoph Haßelmann in the 68th minute of play. In the 69th match minute, SITIO CITY was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raimundo Pimenta to maneuver through the defense. SITIO CITY's Manuel Liberato played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edinho Moraes in the 72nd minute of play. Dimas Maciel in the 75thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Bai Chao Zheng, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Bai Chao Zheng was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ricardo Lobo showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 77 minute of play. If Dimas Maciel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Rúben Neiva charged in rather forcefully in the 83rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rúben Neiva the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 83rd minute, Rúben Neiva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 89 minutes into the match, Pau Nas Canelas's goal looked a bit too open when Heitor Fonseca came free, but Bai Chao Zheng reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 91 minutes into the match, Pau Nas Canelas's goalkeeper Bai Chao Zheng had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dimas Maciel. 92 minutes into the match, Heitor Fonseca had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Bai Chao Zheng. Pau Nas Canelas's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Heitor Fonseca was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-4. Bai Chao Zheng showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ricardo Lobo in the 95th minute of the match. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. SITIO CITY walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.