U23 League

Arena Cachoeirinha
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Reginaldo Teixeira made the kick off which started today's match. Premier FC's Alexandre Matos got a good chance for a goal in the 2nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fabinho Vinhas struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Zé Paulo Bezerra didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for S.E. Cachoeirinha. Zé Paulo Bezerra made a fantastic save in the 8th minute, when Fabinho Vinhas sent off a good shot on target. 12 minutes into the match, Premier FC's goalkeeper Zé Paulo Bezerra had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fabinho Vinhas. 14 minutes into the match, Rafinha Gonçalves dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Zé Paulo Bezerra, 1-0. Fabinho Vinhas could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Zé Paulo Bezerra made a huge save. Afonsinho Paiva scored 1-1 in the 21st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ismael de Carvalho, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 33 minutes into the game, Premier FC's Dadá da Costa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ismael de Carvalho made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Rafinha Gonçalves who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 37thth minute tested the skills of Zé Paulo Bezerra when he managed to save the team from getting behind. With a little luck, Premier FC's Zé Paulo Bezerra got control of the ball when Rafinha Gonçalves tried to sneak it across the goal line. Premier FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 40th minute, when Fabinho Vinhas scored to the left of an out of position Zé Paulo Bezerra, making the score, 2-2. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Afonsinho Paiva made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Fabinho Vinhas managed to get in a good position for a shot. S.E. Cachoeirinha's supporters rose to their feet, but Fabinho Vinhas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zé Paulo Bezerra breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hílton Alagoano in the 53rd minute of play forced Premier FC's goalkeeper Zé Paulo Bezerra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ismael de Carvalho made a fantastic save in the 54th minute, when Afonsinho Paiva sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dadá da Costa in the 56th minute of play forced S.E. Cachoeirinha's goalkeeper Ismael de Carvalho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Afonsinho Paiva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 59 minutes into the match, S.E. Cachoeirinha's goal looked a bit too open when Dadá da Costa came free, but Ismael de Carvalho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 60 played minutes S.E. Cachoeirinha got a freekick which was hit by Rafinha Gonçalves. After 63 played minutes S.E. Cachoeirinha got a freekick which was hit by Rafinha Gonçalves. If Afonsinho Paiva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reginaldo Teixeira in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zé Paulo Bezerra prevented the ball from getting in the gole. S.E. Cachoeirinha's Reginaldo Teixeira got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ismael de Carvalho made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Afonsinho Paiva sent off a good shot on target. Ismael de Carvalho stood somewhat misplaced when Afonsinho Paiva came free in front of goal and shot 2-3 to the left of him in the 82 minute. After having played for 88 minutes, Afonsinho Paiva managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Premier FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Afonsinho 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 89th minute, Giuseppe Meira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Dadá da Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Premier FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Dadá da Costa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ismael de Carvalho breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The S.E. Cachoeirinha fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Premier FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.