I'M Footballer
Chptr 33's.

At Estadio de Barreiros, the first round match between Uniao who was the host was 1 goal behind by the visitors namely Arouca.

Even so, the Uniao team did not immediately reply or equalize the score, which makes today's match at the Estadio de Barreiros which is the home ground of Uniao look tough.

But this also makes the players Arouca not leha leha or relaxed because they are afraid of arriving Uniao players attack.

The 25th minute, 8 minutes after the first goal, the game was still going on.

The possession of the ball is still in Uniao, but it was once mentioned by Arouca, only Arouca lost the ball because he had to make a shot on goal which the result was still deviated from the goal.

Santos, who is the midfield command of Arouca's team, is still seen walking the road while watching around, he does not want the ball to arrive into his defensive territory.

With the command of Santos, the players also closed down any spaces and gaps that would probably be the passing pace of the Uniao players.

Time passed, and the match could only go round, where the ball possession changed.

Whether it was Uniao or Arouca. Uniao lost the ball due to a wrong pass and was snatched, while Arouca lost the ball because they had to shoot at goal.

In these 39 minutes, Uniao has not recorded a trial against Arouca.

In terms of the statistics of the match today, Uniao looks too careful and looks not intent on winning.

But this does not make coach Jorge Costa and the players of Arouca off guard, they can only do everything well so as not to be cheated.

41 Minutes, possession of the ball is in the Arouca players. Sean and Lopes, who are Arouca's team's wingers, move down the side of the field.

They intend to press, because the first half time will also be over soon.

In accordance with the coach's instructions, make the best use of the time when the time of the first half will end up attacking and continuing to pound.

Usually the goal kelekolongan will occur in the final minutes of the first half so that in the second round later Uniao is not too difficult to hold the onslaught of Arouca.

At 43 minutes, Ericson arrived to make a long pass forward. The bait went to Roberto who was in front with a position that was still in control.

Not knowing what Ericson's goal is, but seeing Sean running towards Roberto maybe Roberto will be a reflector for Sean so that Sean can shoot.

Sure enough, when the ball was near Roberto, Roberto held the ball slightly with his foot and left room for Sean to shoot.

Sean who ran towards the ball that has been prepared Roberto was not immediately shot, he made a breakthrough pass into the penalty box.

Where there is no purpose if seen from the Uniao players, but what is not expected is Lopes running from the back of an invisible player.

Lopes who got the breakthrough pass immediately shot the ball with a curling shot to the left side of the goal.

With the ball curved flat and slow but directional, goalkeeper Uniao tried to save the ball.

But the ball remained untouched and unsaved.

Lopes did not run to the corner of the field, but she smiled as she retreated backwards and looked at Sean while pointing at Sean.

Sean ran towards Lopes and jumped at him.

Lopes catches up with Sean and holds him and hugs him.

Lopes celebration is a tribute because Sean gave a good pass for him.

Set a few moments kick off was back in the beginning.

With Uniao trailing by 2 goals, Uniao was intent on going outside more before half-time was over.

The official staff on the sidelines have also given an additional 3 minutes.

Uniao continued to do ball possession while slightly semi-advanced into the Arouca region.

But Arouca just calmed down and tried to cover any gaps that might be passing into the gap.

When 1 minute was left, midfielder Uniao who was already in the region of Arouca made a long-range shot from outside the penalty box.

The ball was hard and fast speeding towards the goal, goalkeeper Arouca who is always ready at any time immediately reacted to save the ball.

The ball that was kicked by midfielder Uniao from afar was bounced up but when it will be close to the goal, the ball suddenly swooped.

Goalkeeper Arouca also jumped to brush the ball, but when his hand was about to touch the ball, the ball hit the crossbar.

The ball returned quickly outside the penalty box due to a hard kick so the bounce was also far away.

The midfielder Uniao was very regretful that it was not a goal, then he regained consciousness and tried to seize the ball which is now at the feet of the players Arouca.

Sean also ran forward, although there is still a guard, Sean remains confident going forward may be counterattacked.

Seeing Sean running forward the opposing defenders also immediately retreated to cover the empty space they left for fear of Arouca making a long pass.

But what they do not expect is, Arouca players do not do long passes but ball possession.

Sean's movement was just to attract attention so that his territory did not panic and could control the ball casually until the first half whistle ended.

This is of course in accordance with the request of the coach who is not in a hurry to counterattack.

The Uniao players who had already retreated finally could only wait for the final whistle of the first half.

And before long the referee blew it, the players immediately returned to the dressing room to rest and receive a new direction from the coach for the 2nd round later.

Reserve players to two teams enter the field warming up.

"How did you respond to today's match?"Ask commentator.

"Very alot, it should be Uniao who is the host and plays on his own home should be more courageous to play outside. Moreover, they have not gained 1 win for this season."

"If this continues in the 2nd round, it's been confirmed that Arouca will return with 3 more points to take home."

"If you win again, Arouca has got 4 wins, with 2 away but the result still wins." The other commentator.

"It's true, if coach Paulo Alves doesn't change the style of play later in the 2nd round, Arouca will win."

"Maybe also Arouca will increase the number of goals again later."

Commentators continued to speak assessing the first-half match between the two teams.

While in the dressing room, Sean and his colleagues are resting while listening to new instructions from the coach.