U18 League

Arena Taquaras
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Arsenal de Gols F.C's Basílio Tande started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. When ADM Taquaras's Michel Morata in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arsenal de Gols F.C's goalie prevented a goal. In the 12th minute, Carlos Lira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Michel Ibrahimovic had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Michel Ibrahimovic struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Delfim Pernambucano didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ADM Taquaras. After 22 played minutes ADM Taquaras got a freekick which was hit by Michel Cannavaro. After having played for 24 minutes, Basílio Tande managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Arsenal de Gols F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Basílio Tande was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 28 minutes into the match, Michel Morata dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Delfim Pernambucano, 1-0. Michel Morata scored 2-0 in the 33rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Delfim Pernambucano, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 36 minutes into the match, Michel Ibrahimovic had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Delfim Pernambucano. Arsenal de Gols F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Michel Ibrahimovic was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Arí Costa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 41st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Décio Marinho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Duda Moura, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Michel Morata made a kick off. Arsenal de Gols F.C's Delfim Pernambucano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michel Ibrahimovic in the 52nd minute of play. In the 57th minute, Michel Morata ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Delfim Pernambucano was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-0. When Ramiro Barreto came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the Arsenal de Gols F.C fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ramiro Barreto couldn't finish the play. If Carlos Lira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Ramiro Barreto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 75th minute of the match, Basílio Tande got a very nice opportunity to score, but Décio Marinho was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. A collision led to ADM Taquaras getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Paulão Silveira hit a great ball. Arsenal de Gols F.C's Allan Dante got a good chance for a goal in the 79th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When the match clock showed 83 minutes, the score became 5-0 when Michel Ibrahimovic sped through Arsenal de Gols F.C's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Delfim Pernambucano. 94 minutes into the match, Michel Ibrahimovic notched a goal, 6-0, to the right of Arsenal de Gols F.C's Delfim Pernambucano. Delfim Pernambucano was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. ADM Taquaras were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Arsenal de Gols F.C for a fine match.