Friendly League

Ninho do Pássaro
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Joãozinho Pernambucano took the kick off in the first half of the match. The supporters of Al-Fajuth booed when Palmares Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cafu Donato didn't get a good kick on the ball. Joãozinho Pernambucano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alfredo Botelho kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. In the 35th minute, Joãozinho Pernambucano left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Palmares Futebol Clube fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Dorian Nogueira struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Édouard Mendy didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Palmares Futebol Clube. After a rather tough play, Al-Fajuth's Léo Ortiz got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Eliseu Alagoano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Alfredo Botelho fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Palmares Futebol Clube's protests and gave Alfredo Botelho a yellow card for diving instead. In the 46th match minute, Palmares Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alfredo Botelho to maneuver through the defense. After the first half Palmares Futebol Clube were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Eliseu Alagoano to strike the kick off in the second half. After 51 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Palmares Futebol Clube! Leonardo Paz had in the 52ndth minute some difficulties stopping Maicon Zanette's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Dorian Nogueira kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. During the 60th minute of the match Alfredo Botelho completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Alfredo Botelho a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 60th minute, Alfredo Botelho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 61st minute, Maicon Zanette got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Leonardo Paz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wilson Matorin in the 66th minute of the match. In the 70th minute, Palmares Futebol Clube's Joãozinho Pernambucano ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Édouard Mendy. Édouard Mendy yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. Wilson Matorin kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Al-Fajuth's Jefferson Maia got a free kick in the 77th minute. A hard shot by Ricardo Barreto from long distance, 78 minutes into the match, got Édouard Mendy's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. After 85 played minutes Al-Fajuth got a freekick which was hit by Léo Ortiz. 90 minutes into the game, Jefferson Maia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Al-Fajuth's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Palmares Futebol Clube the free kick. The supporters of Palmares Futebol Clube booed when Al-Fajuth was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jefferson Maia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Léo Ortiz kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. João Vítor Sena could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 97th minute of the match, but Édouard Mendy made a huge save. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Palmares Futebol Clube had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.