U23 League

B. B. Bats Arena
Spectators: 162 (Terracing: 122, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Laureano Águas kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd match minute, Bacardi Black Bats was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Germano Rosado to maneuver through the defense. Bacardi Black Bats's Albano Cristofol played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Venceslás Sánchez in the 3rd minute of play. After 5 played minutes Boomer Fc got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Laudrup. Laureano Águas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Egídio Vilhena received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Vicente Villa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miguel Laudrup in the 11th minute of play forced Bacardi Black Bats's goalkeeper Albano Cristofol to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Bacardi Black Bats's Sílvio Valadão got a free kick in the 13th minute. 15 minutes into the game, Selmo Ribeiro cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Albano Cristofol was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 20th minute Venceslás Sánchez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Albano Cristofol saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vicente Villa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Laureano Águas in the 22nd minute. Laureano Águas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vicente Villa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. Vicente Villa didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 30th minute, which inside left pole to 1-1. Alfredo Branco charged in rather forcefully in the 33rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Alfredo Branco the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Bacardi Black Bats getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Alfredo Branco hit a great ball. In the 34th minute of the match Brun Candela sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Albano Cristofol skillfully saved the ball. In the 38th minute, Sebastião Candal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Albano Cristofol showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brun Candela, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. In the 42nd minute Venceslás Sánchez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Albano Cristofol saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Laureano Águas in the 43rd minute of play forced Boomer Fc's goalkeeper Vicente Villa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Germano Rosado fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bacardi Black Bats's protests and gave Germano Rosado a yellow card for diving instead. In the 45th match minute, Bacardi Black Bats was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Germano Rosado to maneuver through the defense. After 46 played minutes, Boomer Fc's Lico Balcells shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Albano Cristofol came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Boomer Fc reached it. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Miguel Laudrup made the kick off in the second half. Boomer Fc's Vicente Villa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Laureano Águas in the 56th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Laureano Águas in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vicente Villa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 62nd minute, Danilo Valério hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Brun Candela's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Albano Cristofol read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 63rd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Boomer Fc's zone, Egídio Vilhena stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vicente Villa came out of the goal and Egídio Vilhena tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 68th minute, Boomer Fc's Esteve De Paula seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Esteve De Paula the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Boomer Fc protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Esteve De Paula had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Boomer Fc's Agustín Valerón was substituted for Prospero Diaz. After 68 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Boomer Fc! Egídio Vilhena shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. After a defensive mix-up in Boomer Fc's zone, Laureano Águas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vicente Villa came out of the goal and Laureano Águas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 77th minute, Laureano Águas ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Vicente Villa was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. 85 minutes into the match, Boomer Fc's goal looked a bit too open when Laureano Águas came free, but Vicente Villa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 86th minute Laureano Águas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vicente Villa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vicente Villa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Laureano Águas in the 87th minute of play. The supporters of Boomer Fc booed when Bacardi Black Bats was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfredo Branco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Venceslás Sánchez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Albano Cristofol made a huge save. Duardo Garay hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Laureano Águas during the 96th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. With a little luck, Bacardi Black Bats's Albano Cristofol got control of the ball when Selmo Ribeiro tried to sneak it across the goal line. Bacardi Black Bats were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Boomer Fc for a fine match.