U23 League

Estádio Almeidão
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind Belo Academy's goalkeeper Paulo Renato Dracena, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 14th minute, Túlio Maravilha left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Estrela Solitária fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. 17 minutes into the game, Geovanni Linhares threw the ball into play from the sideline. Estrela Solitária's Rogério do Valle quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 18th minute of the match Rogério do Valle sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Paulo Renato Dracena skillfully saved the ball. When Estrela Solitária's Ruud Gullit in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Belo Academy's goalie prevented a goal. Túlio Maravilha blasted a shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Paulo Renato Dracena having to make a save. Belo Academy's Paulo Renato Dracena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Túlio Maravilha in the 31st minute of play. Paulo Renato Dracena made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Túlio Maravilha in the 34th minute of play. Ruud Gullit charged in rather forcefully in the 35th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ruud Gullit the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ruud Gullit hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Ruud Gullit hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Túlio Maravilha in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paulo Renato Dracena prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Túlio Maravilha struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Paulo Renato Dracena didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Estrela Solitária. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Paulo Renato Dracena made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Túlio Maravilha in the 53rd minute of play. Anselmi Saksinen made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Alberto Leal in the 54th minute of play. Rubens Félix hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Anselmi Saksinen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leopoldo Senna in the 67th minute of the match. After 68 played minutes Estrela Solitária got a freekick which was hit by Ruud Gullit. Tarcisio Quintal made a great header on Estrela Solitária's corner, it was just that Belo Academy's Paulo Renato Dracena managed to reach the ball for a save. Túlio Maravilha's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paulo Renato Dracena read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 81st minute of play. Paulo Renato Dracena showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ruud Gullit in the 83rd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Túlio Maravilha in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paulo Renato Dracena prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 89 minutes of play Estrela Solitária's Ruud Gullit was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Ruud Gullit kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. Anselmi Saksinen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rubens Félix in the 94th minute of the match. After 95 played minutes Estrela Solitária got a freekick which was hit by Adalberto Campidelis. Anselmi Saksinen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vágner Sergipano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 97th minute, Vágner Sergipano ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Anselmi Saksinen was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.