U23 League

Razeus Arena
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) With a little luck, FCSB CUENCA's Frances Jaraba got control of the ball when Abel Carmona tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcio Carreira in the 9th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Viriato Caires saved Razeus Uηited from getting behind. Viriato Caires took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcio Carreira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 12 minutes, Marcio Carreira made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Razeus Uηited's Viriato Caires tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 19thth minute of the game Marcio Carreira who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Razeus Uηited's Viriato Caires was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 21 played minutes Razeus Uηited got a freekick which was hit by Cristiano Aleixo. When Leandro Santos came up free with the goalie in the 22nd minute, the FCSB CUENCA 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 Leandro Santos couldn't finish the play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcio Carreira in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Viriato Caires prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 24th minute Herminio Silva shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Viriato Caires saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Venceslao Alonso hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcio Carreira in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Viriato Caires prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Viriato Caires took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leandro Santos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 35 played minutes, FCSB CUENCA's Zunbeltz Albizua shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Viriato Caires came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in FCSB CUENCA reached it. 36 minutes into the match, Marcio Carreira had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Viriato Caires. Razeus Uηited's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Marcio Carreira was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. 40 minutes into the match, FCSB CUENCA's goal looked a bit too open when Vasco Ferro came free, but Frances Jaraba reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Razeus Uηited's Viriato Caires played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcio Carreira in the 45th minute of play. Razeus Uηited's Viriato Caires played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcio Carreira in the 47th minute of play.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Marcio Carreira to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Roberto Barroso hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marcio Carreira who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 54thth minute tested the skills of Viriato Caires when he managed to save the team from getting behind. With his leg Viriato Caires managed to avoid a goal in the 55thth minute, when FCSB CUENCA's Marcio Carreira fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vasco Ferro in the 58th minute of play forced FCSB CUENCA's goalkeeper Frances Jaraba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alfons Japón hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. After having played for 60 minutes, Vasco Ferro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Razeus Uηited's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vasco Ferro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Paulo Rangel's late challenge caught a FCSB CUENCA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Paulo Rangel helped the player get up and apologised. After 61 played minutes Razeus Uηited got a freekick which was hit by Paulo Rangel. With his leg Viriato Caires managed to avoid a goal in the 63rdth minute, when FCSB CUENCA's Marcio Carreira fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 70 minutes into the match, Alfons Japón had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Viriato Caires. Razeus Uηited's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alfons Japón was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-5. Izar Camaño shot from long distance in the 73rd minute, but Viriato Caires was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. The supporters of FCSB CUENCA booed when Razeus Uηited was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cristiano Aleixo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Abel Carmona fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Frances Jaraba having to interfere. With his leg Viriato Caires managed to avoid a goal in the 80thth minute, when FCSB CUENCA's Marcio Carreira fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. A collision led to Razeus Uηited getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Roberto Barroso hit a great ball. Marcio Carreira in the 90thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Viriato Caires, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. FCSB CUENCA had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.