U21 League

Estádio 20 de Agosto
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Xuaco Ramiréz made the kick off which started today's match. RACIN DE CHAWEN's Zahar Marquez got a good chance for a goal in the 3rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 17 minutes in the game Jorge Cano did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Zahar Marquez. In the 25th match minute, Gremio Viana was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Armindo Marques to maneuver through the defense. Silvino Morais showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xuaco Ramiréz, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Ricardo Zamora made a fantastic save in the 32nd minute, when Nicolau Soeiro sent off a good shot on target. Armindo Marques charged in rather forcefully in the 33rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Armindo Marques the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 40 played minutes RACIN DE CHAWEN got a freekick which was hit by Uhin Pais. In the 43rd match minute, RACIN DE CHAWEN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorge Cano to maneuver through the defense. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nicolau Soeiro was the one to do the kick off. Jorge Cano made in the 58th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Zahar Marquez. Armindo Marques struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Ricardo Zamora didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gremio Viana. Jorge Cano made in the 67th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Zahar Marquez. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Leonardo Valido during the 68th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Gremio Viana getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Leonardo Valido hit a great ball. In the 71st minute Reyes Soler shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Silvino Morais saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Gremio Viana's Silvino Morais got control of the ball when Xuaco Ramiréz tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 73rd match minute, Gremio Viana was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonardo Valido to maneuver through the defense. Gremio Viana's Silvino Morais played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reyes Soler in the 80th minute of play. In the 81st match minute, Gremio Viana was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonardo Valido to maneuver through the defense. A sloppy throw-in by Uhin Pais in the 85th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Gremio Viana's Luis Alberto Brandao. 88 minutes into the match, Gremio Viana's goal looked a bit too open when Zahar Marquez came free, but Silvino Morais reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 93rd minute Migúel Gonzalez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Silvino Morais saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in RACIN DE CHAWEN's zone, Nicolau Soeiro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ricardo Zamora came out of the goal and Nicolau Soeiro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Gremio Viana booed when RACIN DE CHAWEN was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ted Rosario didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Gremio Viana's Nicolau Soeiro got a free kick in the 96th minute. Many of RACIN DE CHAWEN's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. RACIN DE CHAWEN may have spent more time on the ball, but Gremio Viana were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.