Friendly League

LEÕES DO SUL
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Alan Hvalica kicked off to start the match. A collision led to Club Deportivo Álvarez getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Albano Gumaro hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Carlos Eduardo Peres got free with Maximino Constancio in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gilberto Nayely scored 0-2 in the 14th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rubinho Couto, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Leões do Sul 53 were furious when Inácio Saraiva was red carded, 22 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. 21 minutes into the game, one of Leões do Sul 53:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After a rather tough play, Leões do Sul 53's Horácio Favoretto got a free kick in the 28th minute. Pedro Paulo Brodel hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. 33 minutes into the match, Leões do Sul 53's goal looked a bit too open when Alan Hvalica came free, but Rubinho Couto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rubinho Couto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gilberto Nayely in the 34th minute of play. Pedro Paulo Brodel hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Rubinho Couto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alan Hvalica, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Leões do Sul 53's Rubinho Couto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gilberto Nayely in the 45th minute of play. 46 minutes into the match, Leões do Sul 53's goal looked a bit too open when Albano Gumaro came free, but Rubinho Couto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 47th minute of the match Club Deportivo Álvarez got a corner. Leões do Sul 53's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Albano Gumaro ran over to the corner to take the kick. After the first half Club Deportivo Álvarez were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Régis de Godoi to make the kick off. After 55 minutes, Vito Donato mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Leões do Sul 53 and the Club Deportivo Álvarez players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 55th match minute, Leões do Sul 53 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vito Donato to maneuver through the defense. In the 57th minute Club Deportivo Álvarez were awarded a corner. Albano Gumaro went to the cornerflag to take it. Club Deportivo Álvarez's Albano Gumaro was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rubinho Couto in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Pedro Paulo Brodel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Maximino Constancio tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Leões do Sul 53's Joaquim Pernambucano got a free kick in the 66th minute. Rubinho Couto made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alan Hvalica in the 67th minute. The supporters of Club Deportivo Álvarez booed when Leões do Sul 53 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Horácio Favoretto didn't get a good kick on the ball. With an all-out effort, Club Deportivo Álvarez's Rubinho Couto threw himself towards the right post 70 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Gilberto Nayely, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. 75 minutes into the match, Leões do Sul 53's goal looked a bit too open when Gilberto Nayely came free, but Rubinho Couto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rubinho Couto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alan Hvalica in the 77th minute of play. Rubinho Couto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alan Hvalica in the 77th minute of play. In the 80th minute, Pedro Paulo Brodel made a precise shot to the right of Maximino Constancio. Club Deportivo Álvarez's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. Maximino Constancio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Paulo Brodel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 87 minutes into the game, Ramiro Nahia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club Deportivo Álvarez's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Leões do Sul 53 the free kick. After 88 played minutes Club Deportivo Álvarez got a freekick which was hit by Ramiro Nahia. Club Deportivo Álvarez made a substitution. Alejo Ereinotz replaced Dalmacio Cisco. Club Deportivo Álvarez's Epifanio Silviano was substituted for Danilo Isusko. If Régis de Godoi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Club Deportivo Álvarez walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.