Friendly League

Arena DAMIAN’S
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Santo Traslago took the kick off in the first half of the match. Robustiano Sesuldo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Esteban Gentza in the 3rd minute of play. After 5 minutes of play, TEIXEIRINHA FC's Esteban Gentza made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Robustiano Sesuldo was left in no man's land by his defense there! João de Salles hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. 9 minutes into the match, TEIXEIRINHA FC's goalkeeper Doni das Neves had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Martin Boix. When the match had gone on for 11 minutes, Esteban Gentza put it in 0-2 from a short distance just to the right of Robustiano Sesuldo. 14 minutes into the match, Damian’s Team's goal looked a bit too open when Fred Finsberg came free, but Robustiano Sesuldo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Robustiano Sesuldo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anaia Barbosa, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. In the 20th minute TEIXEIRINHA FC were awarded a corner. Anaia Barbosa went to the cornerflag to take it. TEIXEIRINHA FC's Anaia Barbosa was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Robustiano Sesuldo in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When Esteban Gentza got free in front of the goal in the 20th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Robustiano Sesuldo was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Anderson da Silva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. TEIXEIRINHA FC's Doni das Neves proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save TEIXEIRINHA FC from getting a goal against them. After taking down the ball on Damian’s Team's corner Martin Boix fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Doni das Neves quite easily take care of the ball. 25 minutes into the game, TEIXEIRINHA FC's Esteban Gentza nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Robustiano Sesuldo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. In the 30th minute, Veronica Hera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aírton Abreu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Damian’s Team getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Suscal Urquiaga hit a great ball. Esteban Gentza struck a weak shot in the 36th minute. Robustiano Sesuldo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for TEIXEIRINHA FC. Damian’s Team's Robustiano Sesuldo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Esteban Gentza in the 46th minute of play. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-4 lead.

In the 51st minute, Esteban Gentza reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Robustiano Sesuldo. The goal made the score 0-5. The supporters of TEIXEIRINHA FC booed when Damian’s Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Martin Boix didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fred Finsberg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Robustiano Sesuldo made a huge save. After some careless play in the TEIXEIRINHA FC defense, Martin Boix kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Doni das Neves. The TEIXEIRINHA FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Doni das Neves should have stopped the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Esteban Gentza in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Robustiano Sesuldo saved Damian’s Team from getting behind. Esteban Gentza could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Robustiano Sesuldo made a huge save. In the 76th minute, Martin Boix 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. Robustiano Sesuldo made a fantastic save in the 79th minute, when Fred Finsberg sent off a good shot on target. In the 82nd match minute, Damian’s Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Quintana Cabezas to maneuver through the defense. Robustiano Sesuldo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Aírton Abreu in the 84th minute. Damian’s Team's Robustiano Sesuldo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save Damian’s Team from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, Damian’s Team's Quintana Cabezas got a free kick in the 86th minute. Robustiano Sesuldo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Fred Finsberg showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-7 in the 93 minute of play. The Damian’s Team fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. TEIXEIRINHA FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.