Friendly League

Jayme Cintra
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gene Simons kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute Gene Simons shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruben Eladio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Paul Stanleys short, quick shot in the 5thth minute got Ruben Eladio to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Ruben Eladio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Fernando Veloso in the 7th minute of play. Higinio Enaut hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. With a little luck, Bravecto's Ruben Eladio got control of the ball when Paul Stanley tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Clodoveo Ramone had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. With his leg Ruben Eladio managed to avoid a goal in the 20thth minute, when Galo do Japi's Paul Stanley fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Laureano Micael charged in rather forcefully in the 32nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Laureano Micael the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Laureano Micael kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. The Galo do Japi fans' excitement grew in the 33rd match minute when Galo do Japi's Paul Stanley looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After 36 played minutes Galo do Japi got a freekick which was hit by Marco Eger. Marco Eger fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ruben Eladio having to interfere. Paul Stanley who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 47thth minute tested the skills of Ruben Eladio when he managed to save the team from getting behind. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Marco Eger fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ruben Eladio having to interfere. In the 52nd minute, Anastasio Eguzki hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 53 minutes, Paul Stanley made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Bravecto's Ruben Eladio tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carlos Fernando Veloso in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ruben Eladio prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 60 minutes, Gene Simons made it 3-0 with a short kick to the right side. Bravecto's Ruben Eladio tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Paul Stanley during the 63rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Galo do Japi getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Paul Stanley hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Marco Eger managed to get in a good position for a shot. Galo do Japi's supporters rose to their feet, but Marco Eger was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ruben Eladio breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, Galo do Japi's Marco Eger got a free kick in the 75th minute. 79 minutes into the game, Galo do Japi's Carlos Fernando Veloso nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ruben Eladio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. The supporters of Galo do Japi booed when Bravecto was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adolfo Urdin didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Paul Stanley's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ruben Eladio was relentless in the 85th minute of the game. If Paul Stanley had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. There was no doubt that Galo do Japi were the better team. Galo do Japi's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.