U23 League

Aníbal Lopez
Spectators: 151 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Téo de Salles kicked off to start the match. Ricardinho Vander could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Fabiano Porto made a huge save. A collision led to Litoral EC - CIMZ getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Ulisses Munhoz hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulisses Munhoz in the 9th minute of play forced Austra 04 VFC's goalkeeper Fabiano Porto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Litoral EC - CIMZ's Sílvio Luiz das Neves got a free kick in the 13th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Litoral EC - CIMZ's zone, Bruno de Castro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Joélson Carvalho came out of the goal and Bruno de Castro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Ulisses Munhoz came up free with the goalie in the 16th minute, the Litoral EC - CIMZ fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ulisses Munhoz couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luís Fábio do Valle in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joélson Carvalho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guto Recife in the 27th minute of play forced Austra 04 VFC's goalkeeper Fabiano Porto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Joélson Carvalho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Téo de Salles, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Fabiano Porto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ulisses Munhoz, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Austra 04 VFC's Fabiano Porto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulisses Munhoz in the 35th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guto Recife in the 41st minute of play forced Austra 04 VFC's goalkeeper Fabiano Porto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the last second Fabiano Porto throw himself and got hold of the ball when Ulisses Munhoz in the 45thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Rony Nunes charged in rather forcefully in the 45th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rony Nunes the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Litoral EC - CIMZ booed when Austra 04 VFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miguel Bertassi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ulisses Munhoz made a kick off. Joélson Carvalho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rony Nunes in the 53rd minute of the match. Joaquim Batista kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. 57 minutes into the match, Litoral EC - CIMZ's Paulo José Campidelis broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After 58 played minutes Litoral EC - CIMZ got a freekick which was hit by Edson de Lara. Ulisses Munhoz fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fabiano Porto having to interfere. 65 minutes into the match, Austra 04 VFC's Miguel Bertassi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Joélson Carvalho narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Guto Recife kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Austra 04 VFC's Rony Nunes got a free kick in the 90th minute. A collision led to Austra 04 VFC getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Emerson Munhoz hit a great ball. Fabiano Porto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ulisses Munhoz in the 98th minute of the match. Litoral EC - CIMZ were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Austra 04 VFC to leave the ground with a draw.