Friendly League

Arena Rei Pelé
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) If Nestor Paraibano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 6th minute of the match, managed to save Marquês de Herval from getting a goal against them. The audience was convinced that Alfredo Martins's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dinei Pinheiro was relentless in the 15th minute of the game. Dinei Pinheiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from German Cano in the 17th minute of the match. Dida Taffarel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Niilo Mikkola in the 19th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Martins in the 21st minute of play forced SeleSantos FC's goalkeeper Dinei Pinheiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Alfredo Martins had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daniel Montenegro in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dida Taffarel saved Marquês de Herval from getting behind. Jacobo Casado could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Dida Taffarel made a huge save. In the 31st minute of the match, Niilo Mikkola tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Dida Taffarel saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 32nd minute of the match SeleSantos FC got a corner. Marquês de Herval's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Niilo Mikkola ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led SeleSantos FC's Niilo Mikkola to fire away a dangerous shot which Dida Taffarel despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The supporters of SeleSantos FC booed when Marquês de Herval was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Selami Rezan didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 34th minute of the match Niilo Mikkola shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dida Taffarel showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After 36 played minutes SeleSantos FC got a freekick which was hit by Aílton Seco. SeleSantos FC's Dinei Pinheiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nestor Paraibano in the 41st minute of play. In the 42nd minute of the match Marquês de Herval got a corner. SeleSantos FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Pedro Luís da Rocha ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner went over the outstretched arms of SeleSantos FC's goalie and right to Alfredo Martins. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. SeleSantos FC's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Dinei Pinheiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nestor Paraibano, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. In the 47th minute of the match, Jacobo Casado tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Dida Taffarel saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When Marquês de Herval's Alfredo Martins in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SeleSantos FC's goalie prevented a goal. Dinei Pinheiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Martins in the 53rd minute of play. Dinei Pinheiro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Alfredo Martins's shot from short distance in the 55th minute. In the 56th minute Alfredo Martins shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dinei Pinheiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dida Taffarel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Niilo Mikkola, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. 59 minutes into the match, Alfredo Martins dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Dinei Pinheiro, 0-1. After 65 played minutes Marquês de Herval got a freekick which was hit by Gaston Gonzalez. After a rather tough play, SeleSantos FC's Leif Törnqvist got a free kick in the 66th minute. In the 69th minute, Marquês de Herval's Nestor Paraibano ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Dinei Pinheiro. Dinei Pinheiro yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. Niilo Mikkola received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Dida Taffarel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Marquês de Herval made a substitution. Acácio Cunha replaced Valentin Vizitiu. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alfredo Martins in the 76th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dinei Pinheiro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marquês de Herval's Jair Bostan was substituted for Selami Rezan. The corner ended in Pedro Luís da Rocha almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but SeleSantos FC's Dinei Pinheiro did a great save. A collision led to SeleSantos FC getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Leif Törnqvist hit a great ball. In the 81st minute, Alfredo Martins left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Marquês de Herval fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Martins in the 84th minute of play forced SeleSantos FC's goalkeeper Dinei Pinheiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 84th minute Alfredo Martins shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dinei Pinheiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dinei Pinheiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nestor Paraibano in the 95th minute of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Marquês de Herval walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.