U23 League

Cruz de Malta
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) The supporters of AS Pikachuzim booed when Three Lions FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. George Grealish didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dênis de Castro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristian Bittencourt in the 6th minute of play. Dênis de Castro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dadá Torres in the 7th minute of play. AS Pikachuzim's Vito Batista got a good chance for a goal in the 10th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Dadá Torres kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. 15 minutes into the match, Three Lions FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dadá Torres came free, but Dênis de Castro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dênis de Castro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dadá Torres in the 20th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dadá Torres in the 27th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dênis de Castro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Claudinei do Valle's late challenge caught a Three Lions FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Claudinei do Valle helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to AS Pikachuzim getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Claudinei do Valle hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, AS Pikachuzim's Cristian Bittencourt got a free kick in the 32nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vito Batista in the 37th minute of play forced Three Lions FC's goalkeeper Dênis de Castro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 42 minutes into the match, Three Lions FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dadá Torres came free, but Dênis de Castro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dênis de Castro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dadá Torres in the 46th minute of play. Three Lions FC's Dênis de Castro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Bittencourt in the 47th minute of play.

The audience was convinced that Dadá Torres's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dênis de Castro was relentless in the 51st minute of the game. Victor da Fonseca took the ball and in the 55 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dênis de Castro. Dênis de Castro dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Pedro Luiz Matorin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabiano Silveira, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. After having played for 68 minutes, Cristian Bittencourt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AS Pikachuzim's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cristian Bittencourt was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. AS Pikachuzim's Pedro Luiz Matorin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jeferson Pombal in the 70th minute of play. Cristian Bittencourt charged in rather forcefully in the 74th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cristian Bittencourt the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Three Lions FC booed when AS Pikachuzim was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristian Bittencourt didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dênis de Castro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Dadá Torres in the 77th minute. In the 92nd minute, Dadá Torres made a precise shot to the right of Dênis de Castro. Three Lions FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. The AS Pikachuzim 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.