Friendly League

Estádio Rei Pelé
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Habib Ali Picavea made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the game, Marcos Ramalho was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Morro Grande E.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Deportivo Balvanera the free kick. In the 3rd match minute, Morro Grande E.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcos Ramalho to maneuver through the defense. After some careless play in the Morro Grande E.C defense, Joaquin Nofre kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gláuber Brodel. The Morro Grande E.C fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gláuber Brodel should have stopped the shot. Habib Ali Picavea kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Gláuber Brodel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Severiano Taurino's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. Gláuber Brodel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Severiano Taurino, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. 17 minutes into the match, Deportivo Balvanera's goalkeeper Cayetano Behe had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Habib Ali Picavea. In the 21st match minute, Morro Grande E.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Habib Ali Picavea to maneuver through the defense. Cayetano Behe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hélder Velasco in the 23rd minute of the match. In the 25th minute Habib Ali Picavea shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cayetano Behe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cayetano Behe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hélder Velasco, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Gláuber Brodel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joaquin Nofre in the 41st minute of play. 42 minutes into the match, Morro Grande E.C's goal looked a bit too open when Diego Milito came free, but Gláuber Brodel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Habib Ali Picavea got free with Cayetano Behe in the 43rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 46 minutes into the game, Toninho Caca-Rato was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Morro Grande E.C's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Deportivo Balvanera the free kick. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The wind increased when Joaquin Nofre made the kick off in the second half. The crowd rose to their feet as Florencio Paz kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Gláuber Brodel. That made the score 0-2 in the 51 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joaquin Nofre in the 58th minute of play forced Morro Grande E.C's goalkeeper Gláuber Brodel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 63 minutes, Eusebio Lehoi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Deportivo Balvanera and the Morro Grande E.C players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 63 played minutes Deportivo Balvanera got a freekick which was hit by Eusebio Lehoi. Deportivo Balvanera made a substitution. Venancio Chaime replaced Florencio Paz. Eusebio Lehoi hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. The supporters of Deportivo Balvanera booed when Morro Grande E.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Toninho Caca-Rato didn't get a good kick on the ball. Venancio Chaime hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Morro Grande E.C made a substitution. Toninho Soeiro replaced Kaká Sampaio. Venancio Chaime hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. 73 minutes into the match, Morro Grande E.C's Toninho Grau broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Jorge Sá's late challenge caught a Deportivo Balvanera's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jorge Sá helped the player get up and apologised. Jorge Sá kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Gláuber Brodel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Severiano Taurino in the 83rd minute of the match. After 84 minutes, Hélder Velasco mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Morro Grande E.C and the Deportivo Balvanera players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Morro Grande E.C getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Hélder Velasco hit a great ball. Gláuber Brodel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diego Milito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 87 played minutes Deportivo Balvanera got a freekick which was hit by Fabricio Errapel. The Deportivo Balvanera supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Deportivo Balvanera would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.