U18 League

Lagoa Azul
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Matheus Fernandez made the kick off which started today's match. After a defensive mix-up in Fala Sério FC's zone, Dedé Dante stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Falcão Couto came out of the goal and Dedé Dante tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 10 minutes into the match, Fala Sério FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dedé Dante came free, but Falcão Couto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Ibirama Futebol Clube booed when Fala Sério FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fernandão Koehler didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 19th minute, Matheus Fernandez 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. After having played for 21 minutes, Matheus Fernandez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Fala Sério FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Matheus Fernandez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cássio da Fonseca struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Conrado Linares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fala Sério FC. 28 minutes into the game, Ibirama Futebol Clube's Dedé Dante nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Falcão Couto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. When Ibirama Futebol Clube's Dedé Dante in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Fala Sério FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 33rd minute, Luisão Sabóia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arlindo Dantas kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. When Arlindo Dantas fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ibirama Futebol Clube's protests and gave Arlindo Dantas a yellow card for diving instead. Arlindo Dantas hit a great freekick 40 minutes into the match. Conrado Linares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mauro Meireles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Matheus Fernandez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Conrado Linares having to interfere. After 46 played minutes Ibirama Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Franklin Loyola. The Fala Sério FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ibirama Futebol Clube were winning 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Dedé Dante to make the kick off. After 52 played minutes Ibirama Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Luís Eduardo Amorim. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dedé Dante in the 55th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Falcão Couto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a little luck, Fala Sério FC's Falcão Couto got control of the ball when Luisão Sabóia tried to sneak it across the goal line. Luisão Sabóia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Falcão Couto having to interfere. Dedé Dante received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Falcão Couto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fala Sério FC's Matheus Fernandez got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 68th minute, Mauro Meireles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 70th minute, Glauco Munhoz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Falcão Couto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dedé Dante, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. After 77 minutes of play, Fala Sério FC's Matheus Fernandez made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Conrado Linares was left in no man's land by his defense there! Matheus Fernandez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Matheus Fernandez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Ibirama Futebol Clube booed when Fala Sério FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mauro Meireles didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 85th minute Dedé Dante shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Falcão Couto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Fala Sério FC's Falcão Couto proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 88th minute of the match, managed to save Fala Sério FC from getting a goal against them. Falcão Couto made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Luisão Sabóia sent off a good shot on target. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.