U23 League

Maraschin Stadium
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Emanuel Almeida made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the match, Emanuel Almeida had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Thomás Vides. AS Maraschin Calcio CIMZ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Emanuel Almeida was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. When Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Geovânio Toscano in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AS Maraschin Calcio CIMZ's goalie prevented a goal. Sílvio Ramalho scored 0-2 in the 10th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Thomás Vides, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 14th minute Gilvan de Lara shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Valdemar Quadros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ulisses Marquez in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Valdemar Quadros prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Valdemar Quadros made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Dudu Sanches sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sílvio Ramalho in the 21st minute of play forced AS Maraschin Calcio CIMZ's goalkeeper Thomás Vides to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 25 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s goalkeeper Valdemar Quadros had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dudu Sanches. After a rather tough play, AS Maraschin Calcio CIMZ's Sílvio Godoi got a free kick in the 28th minute. When Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Haroldo Recife in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AS Maraschin Calcio CIMZ's goalie prevented a goal. In the 30th minute Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- were awarded a corner. Manfredo Cabral went to the cornerflag to take it. Ronaldinho Magalhães kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Valdemar Quadros made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gilvan de Lara in the 40th minute of play. Thomás Vides made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sílvio Ramalho in the 42nd minute of play. The supporters of Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- booed when AS Maraschin Calcio CIMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ulisses Marquez didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- were leading 1-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Ulisses Marquez made the kick off in the second half. 55 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s goal looked a bit too open when Dudu Sanches came free, but Valdemar Quadros reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ulisses Marquez in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Valdemar Quadros saved Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- from getting behind. Betinho Dantas kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Dudu Sanches hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Sílvio Ramalho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Valdemar Quadros stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ulisses Marquez's shot from short distance in the 80th minute. Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Emanuel Almeida got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Valdemar Quadros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulisses Marquez in the 87th minute of play. Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s Valdemar Quadros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulisses Marquez in the 89th minute of play. In the 91st minute, Sílvio Godoi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Haroldo Recife who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 92ndth minute tested the skills of Thomás Vides when he managed to save the team from getting behind. AS Maraschin Calcio CIMZ's Aníbal das Neves pulled a muscle in his back after 94 minutes and couldn't finish the game. 94 minutes into the game, Haroldo Recife was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AS Maraschin Calcio CIMZ the free kick. Haroldo Recife hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. Dudu Sanches's late challenge caught a Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ-'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dudu Sanches helped the player get up and apologised. The Cruzeiro MZC -DMZ- players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.