Friendly League

Presidente Zezão
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Baltazar Lago kicked off to start the match. 6 minutes into the game, Victor Linhares was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SAO JOANENSE FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Romando Futebol Clube the free kick. In the 6th match minute, SAO JOANENSE FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Victor Linhares to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 12 in the game by Régis Dante from a close distance when the talented Fernandão Linares managed to make a qualified save. SAO JOANENSE FC's players were relieved. Régis Dantes short, quick shot in the 15thth minute got Fernandão Linares to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Fernandão Linares made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Régis Dante sent off a good shot on target. Fernandão Linares was a little too slow when Mazinho Prestes got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 19th minute. The score was now 2-0. Fernandão Linares stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Régis Dante's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. After 24 minutes, Régis Dante made it 3-0 with a short kick to the right side. SAO JOANENSE FC's Fernandão Linares tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 28th minute Régis Dante shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fernandão Linares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Mazinho Prestes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Romando Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Mazinho Prestes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fernandão Linares breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Fernandão Linares made an important save on a dangerous shot by Régis Dante in the 36th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Régis Dante in the 42nd minute of play forced SAO JOANENSE FC's goalkeeper Fernandão Linares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fernandão Linares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Régis Dante, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mazinho Prestes in the 46th minute of play forced SAO JOANENSE FC's goalkeeper Fernandão Linares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Régis Dante was the one to do the kick off. After 53 played minutes SAO JOANENSE FC got a freekick which was hit by Gugu da Fonseca. After having played for 54 minutes, Augusto Cordeiro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Romando Futebol Clube's supporters crossed their fingers, but Augusto Cordeiro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience was convinced that Régis Dante's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Fernandão Linares was relentless in the 57th minute of the game. Renato Vianna's late challenge caught a Romando Futebol Clube's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Renato Vianna helped the player get up and apologised. In a very dangerous position, a player in SAO JOANENSE FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 59th minute. Penalty! Augusto Cordeiro walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. In the 61st minute, Régis Dante made a precise shot to the right of Fernandão Linares. SAO JOANENSE FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-0. In the 69th minute, Régis Dante made a precise shot to the right of Fernandão Linares. SAO JOANENSE FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. 77 minutes into the match, SAO JOANENSE FC's goal looked a bit too open when Eugênio Paranaense came free, but Fernandão Linares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Moisés Tepedino hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. When Romando Futebol Clube's Régis Dante in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SAO JOANENSE FC's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Régis Dante in the 84th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fernandão Linares saved SAO JOANENSE FC from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Régis Dante in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fernandão Linares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Fernandão Linares stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Régis Dante's shot from short distance in the 88th minute. After 90 minutes of play, Romando Futebol Clube's Eugênio Paranaense made it 6-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Fernandão Linares was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a rather tough play, SAO JOANENSE FC's José Duarte got a free kick in the 94th minute. Romando Futebol Clube's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.