U23 League

Arena de São Miguel
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Joey Molina stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Torcato Paião's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Torcato Paião managed to get in a good position for a shot. Atlético Micaelense's supporters rose to their feet, but Torcato Paião was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joey Molina breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 13thth minute of the game Torcato Paião who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Orihuela Club de Fútbol's Joey Molina was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Manuel Ramis during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Atlético Micaelense booed when Orihuela Club de Fútbol was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manuel Ramis didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 17 played minutes Orihuela Club de Fútbol got a freekick which was hit by Romo Briso. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Torcato Paião in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joey Molina saved Orihuela Club de Fútbol from getting behind. Jorge Ferrão hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Desiderio Perutxo hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. A collision led to Orihuela Club de Fútbol getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Desiderio Perutxo hit a great ball. 26 minutes into the match, Atlético Micaelense's goal looked a bit too open when Manuel Ramis came free, but Alexandre Paixão reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hermano Amaro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Joey Molina made a huge save. Thanks to some nice moves Alcides Lobo could shoot a difficult shot in the 29th minute, which Joey Molina however easily saved by the left post. After 35 minutes of play, Orihuela Club de Fútbol's Desiderio Perutxo made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Alexandre Paixão was left in no man's land by his defense there! The audience thought a goal was coming when Alcides Lobo got free with Joey Molina in the 40th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With an all-out effort, Atlético Micaelense's Joey Molina threw himself towards the right post 43 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Torcato Paião, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Torcato Paião in the 44th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Joey Molina prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Jorge Eanes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joey Molina having to interfere. The Atlético Micaelense players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Orihuela Club de Fútbol were winning 0-1.

Manuel Ramis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Torcato Paião in the 57th minute of play forced Orihuela Club de Fútbol's goalkeeper Joey Molina to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Torcato Paião scored 1-1 in the 57th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Joey Molina, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 59th minute Torcato Paião shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Joey Molina saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the Orihuela Club de Fútbol defense, Alcides Lobo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Joey Molina. The Orihuela Club de Fútbol fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Joey Molina should have stopped the shot. A collision led to Orihuela Club de Fútbol getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Romo Briso hit a great ball. In the 69th match minute, Atlético Micaelense was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorge Eanes to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alcides Lobo in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joey Molina saved Orihuela Club de Fútbol from getting behind. When Atlético Micaelense's Torcato Paião in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Orihuela Club de Fútbol's goalie prevented a goal. Alcides Lobo took the ball and in the 81 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Joey Molina. Joey Molina dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1. 83 minutes into the match, Orihuela Club de Fútbol's goal looked a bit too open when Torcato Paião came free, but Joey Molina reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Atlético Micaelense were awarded a corner in the 85th minute after Orihuela Club de Fútbol's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Hermano Amaro took the corner. The corner ended in Roberto Paixão almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Orihuela Club de Fútbol's Joey Molina did a great save. Joey Molina made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alcides Lobo in the 87th minute of play. 89 minutes into the match, Alcides Lobo notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of Orihuela Club de Fútbol's Joey Molina. Joey Molina was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Nalo Carballeira kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Atlético Micaelense had played much better football throughout.