U23 League

Estádio São Januário
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Jano Cavalcante took the ball and in the 3 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Régis Moreira. Régis Moreira dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. After 7 minutes, Zé Roberto Martins made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Vasco da Gama Clube's Régis Moreira tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After 10th play minutes Zé Roberto Martins shot 0-3, a short shot which went by Régis Moreira and just under the crossbar into goal. Régis Moreira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zé Roberto Martins, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arthur Trigo in the 14th minute of play forced Vasco da Gama Clube's goalkeeper Régis Moreira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Montevideo booed when Vasco da Gama Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leonel Moreira didn't get a good kick on the ball. 19 minutes into the game, Zé Roberto Martins cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-5. Régis Moreira was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When the match clock showed 22 minutes, the score became 0-6 when Zé Roberto Martins sped through Vasco da Gama Clube's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Régis Moreira. Zé Roberto Martins sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 29th match minute, Montevideo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kléberson Romero to maneuver through the defense. 33 minutes into the game, Montevideo's Jano Cavalcante nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Régis Moreira made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-7. Leonel Moreira's late challenge caught a Montevideo's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Leonel Moreira helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Vasco da Gama Clube getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Leonel Moreira hit a great ball. Zé Roberto Martins received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Régis Moreira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Roberto Martins in the 40th minute of play forced Vasco da Gama Clube's goalkeeper Régis Moreira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Zé Roberto Martins's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Régis Moreira was relentless in the 45th minute of the game. In the 46th minute, Zé Roberto Martins made a precise shot to the right of Régis Moreira. Vasco da Gama Clube's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-9. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-9 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 Manuel Dias made a kick off. A hard shot 52 in the game by Zé Roberto Martins from a close distance when the talented Régis Moreira managed to make a qualified save. Vasco da Gama Clube's players were relieved. Jano Cavalcante kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Manuel Dias's late challenge caught a Montevideo's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Manuel Dias helped the player get up and apologised. After 55 played minutes Vasco da Gama Clube got a freekick which was hit by Manuel Dias. A hard shot by Edvaldo Urbano from long distance, 56 minutes into the match, got Régis Moreira's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. A collision led to Vasco da Gama Clube getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Leonel Moreira hit a great ball. Zé Roberto Martins in the 58thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Régis Moreira, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Zé Roberto Martins in the 58thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Régis Moreira, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A hard shot 61 in the game by Zé Roberto Martins from a close distance when the talented Régis Moreira managed to make a qualified save. Vasco da Gama Clube's players were relieved. Zé Roberto Martins received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Régis Moreira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Arthur Trigo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Régis Moreira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 68 minutes into the match, Arthur Trigo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Régis Moreira. Vasco da Gama Clube's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Arthur Trigo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-10. Zé Roberto Martins's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 71stth minute, Régis Moreira skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Régis Moreira made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zé Roberto Martins in the 73rd minute. Zé Roberto Martins who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 75thth minute tested the skills of Régis Moreira when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Vasco da Gama Clube's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Arthur Trigo 76 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 0-11. A hard shot 80 in the game by Zé Roberto Martins from a close distance when the talented Régis Moreira managed to make a qualified save. Vasco da Gama Clube's players were relieved. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zé Roberto Martins got free with Régis Moreira in the 81st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a defensive mix-up in Vasco da Gama Clube's zone, Jano Cavalcante stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Régis Moreira came out of the goal and Jano Cavalcante tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 88th match minute, Montevideo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edvaldo Urbano to maneuver through the defense. 91 minutes into the match, Vasco da Gama Clube's goalkeeper Régis Moreira had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zé Roberto Martins. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zé Roberto Martins in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Régis Moreira saved Vasco da Gama Clube from getting behind. The Vasco da Gama Clube fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Montevideo were clearly better and deserved to take the win.