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Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jairo Dante got the match started through his kick off. George Grealish fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amadeu Lamego having to interfere. Kajetan Filanowski's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Amadeu Lamego read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. George Grealish blasted a shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Amadeu Lamego having to make a save. George Buffon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Luisinho Netto in the 13th minute. George Buffon made a fantastic save in the 13th minute, when Luisinho Netto sent off a good shot on target. George De Bruyne's late challenge caught a SAO JOANENSE FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. George De Bruyne helped the player get up and apologised. In the 20th minute, George De Bruyne hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 22nd match minute, Three Lions FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gunnar Ekeroth to maneuver through the defense. After 24 played minutes Three Lions FC got a freekick which was hit by Benito McRae. When André Motta fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SAO JOANENSE FC's protests and gave André Motta a yellow card for diving instead. In the 26th match minute, SAO JOANENSE FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by André Motta to maneuver through the defense. In the 27th minute George Grealish shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Amadeu Lamego saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gunnar Ekeroth in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Amadeu Lamego saved SAO JOANENSE FC from getting behind. Gunnar Ekeroth fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amadeu Lamego having to interfere. When Three Lions FC's Gunnar Ekeroth in the 34th minute got a chance for a shot 34th 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by George Grealish in the 35th minute of play forced SAO JOANENSE FC's goalkeeper Amadeu Lamego to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

51 minutes into the match, SAO JOANENSE FC's goalkeeper Amadeu Lamego had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by George Grealish. With a little luck, SAO JOANENSE FC's Amadeu Lamego got control of the ball when George Grealish tried to sneak it across the goal line. 52 minutes into the match, SAO JOANENSE FC's goalkeeper Amadeu Lamego had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by George Grealish. Three Lions FC were furious when Benito McRae was red carded, 54 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Benito McRae kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. In the 56th minute, Carlos Eduardo Toledo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alessandro Meirelles in the 60th minute of play forced Three Lions FC's goalkeeper George Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. George De Bruyne received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Amadeu Lamego tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Amadeu Lamego stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gunnar Ekeroth's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. With an all-out effort, Three Lions FC's Amadeu Lamego threw himself towards the right post 72 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Gunnar Ekeroth, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Kajetan Filanowski recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 75th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 76 played minutes SAO JOANENSE FC got a freekick which was hit by Horácio Alcântara. A collision led to SAO JOANENSE FC getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Jairo Dante hit a great ball. Amadeu Lamego stood somewhat misplaced when Gunnar Ekeroth came free in front of goal and shot 0-1 to the left of him in the 80 minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jairo Dante in the 83rd minute of play forced Three Lions FC's goalkeeper George Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to SAO JOANENSE FC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Horácio Alcântara hit a great ball. 87 minutes into the match, Alessandro Meirelles notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Three Lions FC's George Buffon. George Buffon was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 89th minute Alessandro Meirelles shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but George Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 91 minutes, Gunnar Ekeroth managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Three Lions FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gunnar Ekeroth was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. George Buffon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luisinho Netto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.