U23 League

Orange Cauldron
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Katarínus Orange made the kick off and thus started the match. Edmundo Dracena fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edinho Pirani having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jon Loarte in the 6th minute of play forced Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's goalkeeper Edinho Pirani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Katarínus Orange who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 10thth minute tested the skills of Weverton Pras when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Katarínus Orange in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Weverton Pras prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 13 minutes into the match, Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Jon Loarte came free, but Edinho Pirani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 21st minute, Jon Loarte left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Leon Sport Club fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After 32 minutes Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Gürel Ergünay who took care of the corner kick. Weverton Pras made an important save on a dangerous shot by Katarínus Orange in the 34th minute. Valdo Prado kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Jon Loarte sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's Edinho Pirani proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Leon Sport Club's zone, Katarínus Orange stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Weverton Pras came out of the goal and Katarínus Orange tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Katarínus Orange in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Weverton Pras saved Leon Sport Club from getting behind. In the 64thth minute of the game Katarínus Orange who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Leon Sport Club's Weverton Pras was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's Vitório Campidelis got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's Katarínus Orange in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Leon Sport Club's goalie prevented a goal. After 69 minutes Leon Sport Club's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Luiz Fabiano Orange who took care of the corner kick. The corner led Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's Luiz Fabiano Orange to fire away a dangerous shot which Weverton Pras despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 71 minutes into the game, when Rubens Cerezo put in a rough tackle. After 70 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vitório Campidelis in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Weverton Pras prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Luiz Fabiano Orange fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Weverton Pras having to interfere. In the 82nd minute of the match Leon Sport Club got a corner. Laranja Mecânica FSCMZ's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Gürel Ergünay ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Leon Sport Club's Gürel Ergünay to fire away a dangerous shot which Edinho Pirani despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 87 played minutes Leon Sport Club got a freekick which was hit by Davi Alexandridis. Leon Sport Club's Weverton Pras played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luiz Fabiano Orange in the 97th minute of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Leon Sport Club walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.