Friendly League

José Dellagiovanna
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Paolo Gagriel kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the match, Barra EC's goal looked a bit too open when Paolo Gagriel came free, but Romeu Borges reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Desiderio Lauaxeta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ismael Paraense, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Celedonio Ugaitz hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Barra EC's Cao Cheng Fan got a free kick in the 12th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Paolo Gagriel got free with Romeu Borges in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Barra EC's Romeu Borges proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save Barra EC from getting a goal against them. Paolo Gagriel in the 28thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Romeu Borges, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 31 played minutes Barra EC got a freekick which was hit by Yiyo Esperta. The supporters of Barra EC booed when Tigre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ismael Gabirel didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Barra EC booed when Tigre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guillermo Sal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Desiderio Lauaxeta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Remy Sanderson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 48th minute Barra EC were awarded a corner. Pedro Luiz Souto went to the cornerflag to take it. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Pedro Luiz Souto was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Barra EC getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Válter Lopes hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ismael Paraense in the 58th minute of play forced Tigre's goalkeeper Desiderio Lauaxeta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Válter Lopes hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Tigre's Tadeo Oriche was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Romeu Borges in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 73 minutes into the match, Tigre's goal looked a bit too open when Ismael Paraense came free, but Desiderio Lauaxeta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Manuel Loyola fell near the penalty area in the 75th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Barra EC's protests and gave Manuel Loyola a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Barra EC getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Manuel Loyola hit a great ball. Barra EC made a substitution. Roger Cearense replaced Manuel Loyola. In the 76th minute, Manuel Loyola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Barra EC's zone, Paolo Gagriel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Romeu Borges came out of the goal and Paolo Gagriel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Válter Lopes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Desiderio Lauaxeta made a huge save. In the 90th match minute, Tigre was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ismael Gabirel to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Barra EC's Cao Cheng Fan got a free kick in the 91st minute. Romeu Borges made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paolo Gagriel in the 94th minute of play. Tigre were awarded a corner in the 96th minute after Barra EC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tadeo Oriche took the corner. For all the effort they put into the match, the Barra EC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Tigre.