U23 League

Arena Cadu
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Aldair Code started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Gelu Lepuș made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aldair Code in the 3rd minute of play. 4 minutes into the match, Club Sacode Football CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Válbson Paiva came free, but Vito Cardozo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Cadu Team fans' excitement grew in the 10th match minute when Cadu Team's Válbson Paiva looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Gelu Lepuș came out of the goal in the 15th minute to try and stop a shot by Club Sacode Football CIMZ's Aldair Code. But to his dismay, Aldair Code quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Vito Cardozo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Válbson Paiva in the 18th minute. Gelu Lepuș showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Décio Sarmento, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Vito Cardozo had in the 21stth minute some difficulties stopping Ciro Sanches's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Ciro Sanches scored 2-1 in the 21st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Vito Cardozo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After having played for 29 minutes, Válbson Paiva managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cadu Team's supporters crossed their fingers, but Válbson Paiva was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 32nd minute Válbson Paiva shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vito Cardozo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Décio Sarmento's late challenge caught a Cadu Team's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Décio Sarmento helped the player get up and apologised. In the 32nd minute, Décio Sarmento hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Válbson Paiva in the 45th minute of play forced Club Sacode Football CIMZ's goalkeeper Vito Cardozo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ciro Sanches during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ciro Sanches hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. Gelu Lepuș showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Berger, who was totally free with the ball in the 48th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

Aldair Code could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 51st minute of the match, but Gelu Lepuș made a huge save. Ciro Sanches hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Gelu Lepuș made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Berger in the 54th minute of play. Hugo Alcântara's late challenge caught a Club Sacode Football CIMZ's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hugo Alcântara helped the player get up and apologised. Hugo Alcântara hit a great freekick 57 minutes into the match. When Hugo Alcântara came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the Cadu Team fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Hugo Alcântara couldn't finish the play. Club Sacode Football CIMZ's Adalberto Tróia was substituted for Décio Sarmento. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hugo Alcântara in the 65th minute of play forced Club Sacode Football CIMZ's goalkeeper Vito Cardozo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Club Sacode Football CIMZ booed when Cadu Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mazinho Barreto didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Cadu Team's zone, Jorge Moreira stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gelu Lepuș came out of the goal and Jorge Moreira tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 70 minutes into the match, Club Sacode Football CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Válbson Paiva came free, but Vito Cardozo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vito Cardozo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Válbson Paiva's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. Válbson Paiva struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Vito Cardozo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cadu Team. When Cadu Team's Válbson Paiva in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Sacode Football CIMZ's goalie prevented a goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ediberto da Rocha during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Club Sacode Football CIMZ booed when Cadu Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ediberto da Rocha didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Aldair Code could shoot a difficult shot in the 81st minute, which Gelu Lepuș however easily saved by the left post. When Cadu Team's Válbson Paiva in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Club Sacode Football CIMZ's goalie prevented a goal. During the 92nd minute of the match Hugo Alcântara completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Hugo Alcântara a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After 93 played minutes Cadu Team got a freekick which was hit by Hugo Alcântara. A hard shot by Jorge Moreira from long distance, 94 minutes into the match, got Gelu Lepuș's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. Cadu Team's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.