U23 World League

Castanhão
Spectators: 7838 (Terracing: 5880, Seating: 1802, VIP seats: 156) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Leonardo Trancoso took the kick off in the first half of the match. Fernandão Penha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lino Madeo in the 3rd minute of play. Prudencio Raulo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fernandão Penha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lino Madeo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Leonardo Trancoso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 8th minute. Francisco Pelagius tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 13 played minutes Castanheiro SC got a freekick which was hit by Hélder Madureira. Cristian Salles took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Francisco Pelagius. Francisco Pelagius dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leonardo Trancoso in the 21st minute of play forced Reconquistense FC's goalkeeper Francisco Pelagius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Astor Ler fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fernandão Penha having to interfere. 25 minutes into the match, Castanheiro SC's goal looked a bit too open when Lino Madeo came free, but Fernandão Penha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Astor Ler sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the match had gone on for 32 minutes, Leonardo Trancoso took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Francisco Pelagius to make any attempt to save it. A collision led to Reconquistense FC getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Prudencio Raulo hit a great ball. The supporters of Reconquistense FC booed when Castanheiro SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonardo Trancoso didn't get a good kick on the ball. Francisco Pelagius made an important save on a dangerous shot by Leonardo Trancoso in the 46th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

In the 53rd minute, Leonardo Trancoso 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. In the 55th minute the ball was on its way in behind Reconquistense FC's goalkeeper Francisco Pelagius, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 56th match minute, Reconquistense FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Everardo Onofre to maneuver through the defense. In the 57th match minute, Reconquistense FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Everardo Onofre to maneuver through the defense. Reconquistense FC's Francisco Pelagius played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Salles in the 60th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leonardo Trancoso in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Francisco Pelagius prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fernandão Penha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaac Asur, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Iker Ugutz during the 66th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Reconquistense FC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Iker Ugutz hit a great ball. Fernandão Penha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lino Madeo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Castanheiro SC booed when Reconquistense FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Astor Ler didn't get a good kick on the ball. Reconquistense FC's Francisco Pelagius played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leonardo Trancoso in the 72nd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lino Madeo got free with Fernandão Penha in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Castanheiro SC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 75th minute, when Lino Madeo scored to the left of an out of position Fernandão Penha, making the score, 2-1. Fernandão Penha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lino Madeo in the 80th minute of the match. 82 minutes into the match, Reconquistense FC's goal looked a bit too open when José Maria Quadros came free, but Francisco Pelagius reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lino Madeo in the 86th minute of play forced Castanheiro SC's goalkeeper Fernandão Penha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Castanheiro SC's Fernandão Penha got control of the ball when Lino Madeo tried to sneak it across the goal line. Cristian Salles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Castanheiro SC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Reconquistense FC for a fine match.