U23 League

SC Braga Arena
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) In the 2nd match minute, Red Proud FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ademar Ferreira to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, Red Proud FC's Júlio Pais got control of the ball when Alexandrino Bessa tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Egídio Paixão had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Santiago Azevedo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Albérico Vilaverde read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. The supporters of Red Proud FC booed when SC Braga was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Celso Belo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Juvenal Assis charged in rather forcefully in the 17th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Juvenal Assis the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 18th match minute, Red Proud FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juvenal Assis to maneuver through the defense. Juvenal Assis kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. 28 minutes into the match, Red Proud FC's goal looked a bit too open when Egídio Paixão came free, but Júlio Pais reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 30 played minutes Red Proud FC got a freekick which was hit by Santiago Azevedo. Egídio Paixão recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 40 minutes into the game, SC Braga's Egídio Paixão nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Júlio Pais made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Lázaro Falcão charged in rather forcefully in the 45th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lázaro Falcão the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 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 Egídio Paixão made a kick off. Júlio Pais took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Egídio Paixão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Caetano Coutinho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Egídio Paixão recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. SC Braga's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.