Friendly League

Gigante
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Olivier Gilg started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 9 minutes had been played when some careless play by Futuros FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Song Xiong Hong was slow to take the kick. During this time DIPLOMATA FC PAB's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Song Xiong Hong almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Futuros FC's João Carlos Andrade did a great save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arkın Öğüç in the 10th minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Chico Donato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mai Xun Kang in the 11th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, Futuros FC's goal looked a bit too open when Olivier Gilg came free, but João Carlos Andrade reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Futuros FC's Pedro Luís Furtado was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Chico Donato in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arkın Öğüç in the 25th minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 26 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arkın Öğüç. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to save DIPLOMATA FC PAB from getting a goal against them. 33 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arkın Öğüç. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save DIPLOMATA FC PAB from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Krakaca Neto in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Chico Donato prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 42nd minute of the match Futuros FC got a corner. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Pedro Luís Furtado ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Igor Domarecki almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato did a great save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olivier Gilg in the 45th minute of play forced Futuros FC's goalkeeper João Carlos Andrade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. João Carlos Andrade took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olivier Gilg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 47th minute, Beto de Medeiros hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Paolo Ferdinand during the 49th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Paolo Ferdinand kicked well hit freekick during the 49th minute of the match. Futuros FC made a substitution. Adhemar Furtado replaced Paolo Ferdinand. Paolo Ferdinand kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. In the 51st minute of the match Song Xiong Hong shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but João Carlos Andrade showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Krakaca Neto was the one to do the kick off. Chico Donato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vicente Dantas in the 61st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Olivier Gilg got a free kick in the 62nd minute. 63 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goal looked a bit too open when Krakaca Neto came free, but Chico Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 65 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Olivier Gilg sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that João Carlos Andrade narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Olivier Gilg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but João Carlos Andrade made a huge save. Chico Donato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Krakaca Neto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Chico Donato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucas Hernández in the 71st minute of the match. A collision led to DIPLOMATA FC PAB getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Wilton do Valle hit a great ball. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Renato Quadros was substituted for Song Xiong Hong. Futuros FC's Beto Smith was substituted for Vicente Dantas. Wilton do Valle kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Futuros FC's João Carlos Andrade played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olivier Gilg in the 78th minute of play. Chico Donato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Beto Smith, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Wojciech Czerner kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. 97 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goal looked a bit too open when Krakaca Neto came free, but Chico Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 99th minute, Marcos Fernandes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Futuros FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcos Fernandes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Chico Donato breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.