U23 League

Salvatore Riina
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) After a defensive mix-up in Auriolam II C.F.'s zone, Timóteo Lage stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Illan Sirvent came out of the goal and Timóteo Lage tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Illan Sirvent was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Timóteo Lage showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 7 minute of play. 15 minutes into the match, Auriolam II C.F.'s goal looked a bit too open when Timóteo Lage came free, but Illan Sirvent reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 16 minutes, Timóteo Lage managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. LA COSA NOSTRA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Timóteo Lage was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nikola Ramos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, LA COSA NOSTRA's Timóteo Lage got a free kick in the 21st minute. Silvestre Castilho hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. In the 24th minute of the match Tome Bouzas sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Durval Lage skillfully saved the ball. 26 minutes into the game, Rubim Malheiro threw the ball into play from the sideline. Auriolam II C.F.'s Bilbo De Silva quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Illan Sirvent showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Timóteo Lage in the 30th minute of the match. Illan Sirvent showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Timóteo Lage, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. The LA COSA NOSTRA fans' excitement grew in the 39th match minute when LA COSA NOSTRA's Timóteo Lage looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 42 minutes into the match, Auriolam II C.F.'s goalkeeper Illan Sirvent had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by 乔义竞. 44 minutes into the match, Auriolam II C.F.'s goalkeeper Illan Sirvent had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by 乔义竞. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nikola Ramos made a kick off. 54 minutes into the game, 乔义竞 cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Illan Sirvent was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Henric Aguilar's late challenge caught a LA COSA NOSTRA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Henric Aguilar helped the player get up and apologised. In a very dangerous position, a player in Auriolam II C.F. fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 58th minute. Penalty! In the 59th minute there was a penalty for LA COSA NOSTRA. 乔义竞 stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Illan Sirvent. 4-1. When LA COSA NOSTRA's Timóteo Lage in the 62nd minute got a chance for a shot 62nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Auriolam II C.F.'s goalie prevented a goal. If Afonso Portugal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 71 minutes into the game, Timóteo Lage was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. LA COSA NOSTRA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Auriolam II C.F. the free kick. The supporters of Auriolam II C.F. booed when LA COSA NOSTRA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Timóteo Lage didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 75th minute, Timóteo Lage got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 79 minutes into the match, 乔义竞 had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Illan Sirvent. Auriolam II C.F.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that 乔义竞 was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-1. In the 83rd minute Timóteo Lage shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Illan Sirvent saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Illan Sirvent took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Timóteo Lage, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Illan Sirvent showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 乔义竞 in the 95th minute of the match. Illan Sirvent didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Timóteo Lage went, in the 98th minute, to the upper right corner, 6-1 was the resulting score. For all the effort they put into the match, the Auriolam II C.F. players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for LA COSA NOSTRA.