U18 League

Sanctuary The Dead
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Habib Ali Picavea made the kick off and thus started the match. After a rather tough play, Skull Sport F.C's Agostinho Penha got a free kick in the 9th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Skull Sport F.C's zone, Habib Ali Picavea stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ruy de Amorim came out of the goal and Habib Ali Picavea tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Habib Ali Picavea in the 16th minute of play forced Skull Sport F.C's goalkeeper Ruy de Amorim to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 19thth minute of the game Habib Ali Picavea who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Skull Sport F.C's Ruy de Amorim was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 23 minutes into the match, Skull Sport F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Habib Ali Picavea came free, but Ruy de Amorim reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ruy de Amorim showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Habib Ali Picavea, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. In the 31st minute, Ronaldinho Meira ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ruy de Amorim was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. Romário Lima's late challenge caught a Morro Grande E.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Romário Lima helped the player get up and apologised. In the 38th match minute, Skull Sport F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romário Lima to maneuver through the defense. When Morro Grande E.C's Habib Ali Picavea in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Skull Sport F.C's goalie prevented a goal. In the 43rd minute, Ronaldinho Meira made a precise shot to the right of Ruy de Amorim. Skull Sport F.C's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Alexandre Perez made a kick off. The supporters of Morro Grande E.C booed when Skull Sport F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alexandre Perez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Habib Ali Picavea's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 56thth minute, Ruy de Amorim skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 58 played minutes Skull Sport F.C got a freekick which was hit by Romário Lima. In the 59th minute, José Ortiz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With his leg Ruy de Amorim managed to avoid a goal in the 60thth minute, when Morro Grande E.C's Habib Ali Picavea fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Habib Ali Picavea got free with Ruy de Amorim in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Habib Ali Picavea could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Ruy de Amorim made a huge save. Ruy de Amorim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Habib Ali Picavea in the 78th minute of the match. Habib Ali Picavea in the 81stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ruy de Amorim, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Ruy de Amorim came out of the goal in the 83rd minute to try and stop a shot by Morro Grande E.C's Habib Ali Picavea. But to his dismay, Habib Ali Picavea quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-6. The audience thought a goal was coming when Habib Ali Picavea got free with Ruy de Amorim in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice moves Habib Ali Picavea could shoot a difficult shot in the 92nd minute, which Ruy de Amorim however easily saved by the left post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Habib Ali Picavea in the 96th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ruy de Amorim saved Skull Sport F.C from getting behind. Morro Grande E.C's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.