U23 League

Ararigbóia
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Pedro Paulo Cruz started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 4 minutes into the match, Douglas Meira notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Jardim Botânico's Ademar Leme. Ademar Leme was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Ademar Leme took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Douglas Meira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jardim Botânico's Ademar Leme played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Julio Baptista in the 15th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Douglas Meira in the 18th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ademar Leme saved Jardim Botânico from getting behind. Ademar Leme came out of the goal in the 19th minute to try and stop a shot by JEC - FC's Braulio Toli. But to his dismay, Braulio Toli quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Serginho Hoffmann recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 26th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 29th minute, Douglas Meira left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The JEC - FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-4. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Julio Baptista managed to get in a good position for a shot. JEC - FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Julio Baptista was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ademar Leme breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 37 minutes into the match, Jardim Botânico's goal looked a bit too open when Braulio Toli came free, but Ademar Leme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Douglas Meira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Ademar Leme tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Douglas Meira to strike the kick off in the second half. The crowd rose to their feet as Douglas Meira kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Ademar Leme. That made the score 0-6 in the 52 minute of play. When JEC - FC's Douglas Meira in the 56th minute got a chance for a shot 56th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jardim Botânico's goalie prevented a goal. In the 57th minute, Braulio Toli reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Ademar Leme. The goal made the score 0-7. In the 61st minute, Douglas Meira made a precise shot to the right of Ademar Leme. Jardim Botânico's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-8. 64 minutes into the game, Anderson Teles was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Jardim Botânico's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave JEC - FC the free kick. After 64 played minutes Jardim Botânico got a freekick which was hit by Anderson Teles. The crowd rose to their feet as JEC - FC's Douglas Meira slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ademar Leme. That made the score 0-9 after 67 minutes of play. JEC - FC's Luiz Gustavo Gonçalves was substituted for Liu Xiang Zhen. After a rather tough play, Jardim Botânico's Pedro Paulo Cruz got a free kick in the 75th minute. Jardim Botânico's Ademar Leme played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Douglas Meira in the 77th minute of play. Ademar Leme stood somewhat misplaced when Douglas Meira came free in front of goal and shot 0-10 to the left of him in the 80 minute. Ademar Leme made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Douglas Meira in the 84th minute of play. 86 minutes into the match, Jardim Botânico's goal looked a bit too open when Douglas Meira came free, but Ademar Leme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jardim Botânico's Ademar Leme proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save Jardim Botânico from getting a goal against them. JEC - FC were awarded a corner in the 92th minute after Jardim Botânico's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Braulio Toli took the corner. Braulio Toli made a great header on JEC - FC's corner, it was just that Jardim Botânico's Ademar Leme managed to reach the ball for a save. After 93 played minutes Jardim Botânico got a freekick which was hit by Marquinhos Dracena. 95 minutes into the game, Serginho Hoffmann was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Jardim Botânico's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave JEC - FC the free kick. Serginho Hoffmann hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. JEC - FC played a much better game than Jardim Botânico and deserved their victory. The Jardim Botânico players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.