U23 League

Estádio Canindé
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Charles Arantes got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the match, BUZZIDA FC -DMZ-'s goalkeeper Davi Nunes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Betinho Severo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amadeu Prado in the 5th minute of play forced Portuguesa's goalkeeper Giovani de Amaral to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to BUZZIDA FC -DMZ- getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Amadeu Prado hit a great ball. In the 13th minute Amadeu Prado shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Giovani de Amaral saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Giovani de Amaral stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Pedro Luís Alcântara's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. The audience was convinced that Pedro Luís Alcântara's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Giovani de Amaral was relentless in the 23rd minute of the game. Giovani de Amaral took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amadeu Prado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pedro Augusto de Barros in the 27th minute of play forced BUZZIDA FC -DMZ-'s goalkeeper Davi Nunes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Betinho Severo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Davi Nunes having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Pedro Luís Alcântara in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Giovani de Amaral prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Edmílson Chaves's late challenge caught a Portuguesa's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Edmílson Chaves helped the player get up and apologised. Edmílson Chaves hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Charles Arantes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Amauri Pires scored 0-1 in the 37th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Giovani de Amaral, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Pedro Luís Alcântara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Giovani de Amaral showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pedro Luís Alcântara in the 43rd minute of the match. 45 minutes into the match, Portuguesa's goal looked a bit too open when Amadeu Prado came free, but Giovani de Amaral reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Pedro Luís Alcântara in the 46th minute of play forced Portuguesa's goalkeeper Giovani de Amaral to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 48th match minute, Portuguesa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Betinho Severo to maneuver through the defense. 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.

The wind increased when Pedro Luís Alcântara made the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Amadeu Prado got free with Giovani de Amaral in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After having played for 55 minutes, Pedro Augusto de Barros managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Portuguesa's supporters crossed their fingers, but Pedro Augusto de Barros was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Giovani de Amaral showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adalberto Abreu, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Roberto Barreto in the 60th minute of play forced Portuguesa's goalkeeper Giovani de Amaral to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Giovani de Amaral made an important save on a dangerous shot by Amadeu Prado in the 63rd minute. 67 minutes into the match, BUZZIDA FC -DMZ-'s goal looked a bit too open when Betinho Severo came free, but Davi Nunes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Amadeu Prados short, quick shot in the 73rdth minute got Giovani de Amaral to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Pedro Luís Alcântara kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Davi Nunes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Augusto de Barros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Giovani de Amaral showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ian Silva in the 80th minute of the match. In the 81st minute of the match, Pedro Luís Alcântara tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Giovani de Amaral saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. A collision led to BUZZIDA FC -DMZ- getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Edmílson Chaves hit a great ball. In the 89th match minute, BUZZIDA FC -DMZ- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maurício Soeiro to maneuver through the defense. After recieving a nice pass, Portuguesa's Yuri de Queiroz tried to score from far away in the 90th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Davi Nunes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Betinho Severo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Valdo Mazza's late challenge caught a BUZZIDA FC -DMZ-'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Valdo Mazza helped the player get up and apologised. In a very dangerous position, a player in Portuguesa fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 93rd minute. Penalty! A collision led to Portuguesa getting a freekick after 99 minutes play. Raúl Rosado hit a great ball. The BUZZIDA FC -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.