Friendly League

Arena do Inferno
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alfredo Martins made the kick off which started today's match. In the 6th minute Alfredo Martins shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mauro-Facundo Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Florian Capasso sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dida Taffarel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by German Cano in the 15th minute of play forced Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goalkeeper Mauro-Facundo Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 28 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Florian Capasso sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dida Taffarel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 30 minutes into the match, Florian Capasso had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dida Taffarel. Marquês de Herval's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Florian Capasso was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Mauro-Facundo Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from German Cano in the 37th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Walmyr Novaes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's supporters rose to their feet, but Walmyr Novaes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dida Taffarel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 39 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when German Cano came free, but Mauro-Facundo Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Walmyr Novaes in the 42nd minute of play forced Marquês de Herval's goalkeeper Dida Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 44th minute Nestor Paraibano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mauro-Facundo Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Florian Capasso could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Dida Taffarel made a huge save. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The wind increased when Florian Capasso made the kick off in the second half. Valentin Vizitiu kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. The supporters of Merusca F&P - CIMZ booed when Marquês de Herval was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valentin Vizitiu didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 64th minute, Nestor Paraibano ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Mauro-Facundo Buffon was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Dida Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedrinho Paranaense, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Valentin Vizitiu fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Marquês de Herval's protests and gave Valentin Vizitiu a yellow card for diving instead. Valentin Vizitiu kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. When Hélder Fonseca came up free with the goalie in the 74th minute, the Merusca F&P - CIMZ fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Hélder Fonseca couldn't finish the play. Alfredo Martins sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 85 minutes, Hélder Fonseca made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 88th minute Hélder Fonseca shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dida Taffarel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pedrinho Paranaense during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Merusca F&P - CIMZ getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Pedrinho Paranaense hit a great ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Merusca F&P - CIMZ had won after a very even match.