U21 League

Estadio Pinhote
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Higino Pessoa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hermenegildo Bomba in the 9th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Pinhote FC's zone, Reinaldo Bomba stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Higino Pessoa came out of the goal and Reinaldo Bomba tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Pinhote FC's zone, Hermenegildo Bomba stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Higino Pessoa came out of the goal and Hermenegildo Bomba tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 16 played minutes QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Ovidio Polo. After a rather tough play, QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.'s Catarino Bomba got a free kick in the 17th minute. Humberto Seixas charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Humberto Seixas the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 18th minute, one of QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.. The goalkeeper, Carlos Ornelas, was totally fooled by Pinhote FC's Zezé Haaland, who 20 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. 28 minutes into the match, Pinhote FC's goal looked a bit too open when Maurício Moita came free, but Higino Pessoa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Higino Pessoa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hermenegildo Bomba in the 30th minute of the match. 32 minutes into the match, QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.'s goalkeeper Carlos Ornelas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zezé Haaland. When QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.'s Maurício Moita in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pinhote FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 35th match minute, QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Catarino Bomba to maneuver through the defense. Pinhote FC's Zezé Haaland got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hermenegildo Bomba in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Higino Pessoa saved Pinhote FC from getting behind. 41 minutes into the match, Pinhote FC's Severiano Prates broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Higino Pessoa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hermenegildo Bomba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gualter Lencastre was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 47 minutes into the match. 47 minutes into the game, one of Pinhote FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Pinhote FC:s Higino Pessoa showed great skill when he stopped Humberto Seixas:s penalty. The excitement rose when QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.'s Humberto Seixas after 50 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Pinhote FC's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 1-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Isidoro Rijo to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. booed when Pinhote FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabrício Quaresma didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Pinhote FC booed when QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Catarino Bomba didn't get a good kick on the ball. Carlos Ornelas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isidoro Rijo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 64th minute, Severiano Prates hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Higino Pessoa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hermenegildo Bomba in the 67th minute. Higino Pessoa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Augusto Bomba in the 68th minute. After a rather tough play, QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.'s Egídio Mesquita got a free kick in the 69th minute. Hermenegildo Bomba could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Higino Pessoa made a huge save. Márcio Antas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Carlos Ornelas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Carlos Ornelas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isidoro Rijo in the 76th minute of the match. Pinhote FC's Isidoro Rijo got a good chance for a goal in the 78th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ovidio Polo got free with Higino Pessoa in the 79th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, Pinhote FC's Higino Pessoa got control of the ball when Reinaldo Bomba tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hermenegildo Bomba hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. With his leg Higino Pessoa managed to avoid a goal in the 92ndth minute, when QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.'s Augusto Bomba fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 93 minutes into the game, Ovidio Polo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Higino Pessoa. Ovidio Polo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.