U23 League

Asgard Stadium
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Aesir FC FSCMZ's Jefferson Rodrigues started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The crowd rose to their feet as Aesir FC FSCMZ's Osmar Marinho slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Alfredo Paraibano. That made the score 1-0 after 3 minutes of play. In the 8thth minute of the game Osmar Marinho who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FÊNIX F.C.'s Alfredo Paraibano was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With his leg Alfredo Paraibano managed to avoid a goal in the 12thth minute, when Aesir FC FSCMZ's Jefferson Rodrigues fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 13th minute, Bengt Bouchard got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 21st minute, Mauro Luz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 24 minutes into the match, FÊNIX F.C.'s goalkeeper Alfredo Paraibano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jefferson Rodrigues. In the 25th minute, Bengt Bouchard got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 28 minutes into the match, Aesir FC FSCMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Bengt Bouchard came free, but Duda Soeiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to FÊNIX F.C. getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Kaká Mattos hit a great ball. Alfredo Paraibano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Osmar Marinho in the 31st minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jefferson Rodrigues got free with Alfredo Paraibano in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jefferson Rodrigues got free with Alfredo Paraibano in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Valério Bastos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Duda Soeiro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Aesir FC FSCMZ booed when FÊNIX F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Régis Azevedo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alfredo Paraibano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Délio Araújo, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Duda Soeiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bengt Bouchard in the 49th minute of the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Bengt Bouchard to strike the kick off in the second half. When Kaká Mattos fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FÊNIX F.C.'s protests and gave Kaká Mattos a yellow card for diving instead. Kaká Mattos hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Aesir FC FSCMZ's Duda Soeiro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 55th minute of the match, managed to save Aesir FC FSCMZ from getting a goal against them. Through an outstanding action, after 59 minutes, Duda Soeiro successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Bengt Bouchard's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Duda Soeiro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 61st minute of play. After 64 minutes Aesir FC FSCMZ's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Bengt Bouchard who took care of the corner kick. The corner led FÊNIX F.C.'s Bengt Bouchard to fire away a dangerous shot which Duda Soeiro despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Oswaldo Vaz hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Osmar Marinho took the ball and in the 71 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Alfredo Paraibano. Alfredo Paraibano dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Duda Soeiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iuri Siqueira, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. After 77 minutes, Igor Porto mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Aesir FC FSCMZ and the FÊNIX F.C. players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 77 played minutes Aesir FC FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by Igor Porto. A collision led to FÊNIX F.C. getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Conrado Zonta hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mauro Luz during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 81st match minute, FÊNIX F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauro Luz to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Aesir FC FSCMZ's Duda Soeiro got control of the ball when Bengt Bouchard tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Aesir FC FSCMZ's zone, Bengt Bouchard stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Duda Soeiro came out of the goal and Bengt Bouchard tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aesir FC FSCMZ's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.