Friendly League

Palestra Itália
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Truman Harrington played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfredo Martins in the 8th minute of play. In the 9th minute of the match Marquês de Herval got a corner. PALMEIRAS-UTAH'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. Pedro Luís da Rocha made a great header on Marquês de Herval's corner, it was just that PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Truman Harrington managed to reach the ball for a save. Dida Taffarel made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Alexandru Eugen sent off a good shot on target. Dominik Olchawa's late challenge caught a Marquês de Herval's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Dominik Olchawa helped the player get up and apologised. In the 13th minute, Dominik Olchawa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 14 minutes into the match, PALMEIRAS-UTAH's goal looked a bit too open when Nestor Paraibano came free, but Truman Harrington reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aloísio Lima in the 15th minute of play. After 17 played minutes PALMEIRAS-UTAH got a freekick which was hit by Alexandru Eugen. With a little luck, Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel got control of the ball when Aloísio Lima tried to sneak it across the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Jorge Pirani slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Dida Taffarel. That made the score 1-0 after 22 minutes of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nestor Paraibano in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Truman Harrington saved PALMEIRAS-UTAH from getting behind. Truman Harrington showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nestor Paraibano in the 28th minute of the match. Truman Harrington showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alfredo Martins, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Truman Harrington played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alfredo Martins in the 36th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dominik Olchawa in the 40th minute of play forced Marquês de Herval's goalkeeper Dida Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 44th minute of the match, managed to save Marquês de Herval from getting a goal against them. PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Dominik Olchawa got his second yellow card of the match in the 45th minute. The referee ordered Dominik Olchawa off the ground. The supporters of Marquês de Herval booed when PALMEIRAS-UTAH was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dominik Olchawa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Truman Harrington made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Martins in the 47th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

PALMEIRAS-UTAH made a substitution. Bailey Kerns replaced Alexandru Eugen. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Bailey Kerns made a kick off. Nestor Paraibano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 55th minute of the match, but Truman Harrington made a huge save. Dida Taffarel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joachim Backlund in the 61st minute of the match. 63 minutes into the game, Aloísio Lima threw the ball into play from the sideline. Marquês de Herval's German Cano quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nestor Paraibano got free with Truman Harrington in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aloísio Lima in the 66th minute of play forced Marquês de Herval's goalkeeper Dida Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marquês de Herval were furious when Gao Xiang Guang was red carded, 69 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Dida Taffarel had in the 71stth minute some difficulties stopping Reyes Boyle's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After some careless play in the Marquês de Herval defense, Reyes Boyle kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dida Taffarel. The Marquês de Herval fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dida Taffarel should have stopped the shot. Truman Harrington made a fantastic save in the 74th minute, when Nestor Paraibano sent off a good shot on target. 77 minutes had been played when some careless play by PALMEIRAS-UTAH's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Pedro Luís da Rocha was slow to take the kick. During this time Marquês de Herval's players had a chance to rest. Nestor Paraibanos short, quick shot in the 81stth minute got Truman Harrington to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Dida Taffarel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bailey Kerns in the 82nd minute of the match. PALMEIRAS-UTAH's defense didn't have a chance, in the 84th minute, when Nestor Paraibano scored to the left of an out of position Truman Harrington, making the score, 2-1. Truman Harrington took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nestor Paraibano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Truman Harrington showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from German Cano, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. Through an outstanding action, after 96 minutes, Truman Harrington successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Marquês de Herval's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because PALMEIRAS-UTAH had won, even though Marquês de Herval had held more of the ball.