Friendly League

SC Braga Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Zigmantas Gimbutas got the match started through his kick off. Januário Rangel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zigmantas Gimbutas, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Zigmantas Gimbutas got free with Januário Rangel in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Januário Rangel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zigmantas Gimbutas in the 13th minute. In the 15thth minute of the game Tomás Jordão who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SC Braga's Antonio Adán was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Zigmantas Gimbutas came free with the goalkeeper in the 18th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Januário Rangel could save by the left post. With a little luck, MEXACOMX's Januário Rangel got control of the ball when Zigmantas Gimbutas tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ricardo Guerra in the 28th minute of play forced SC Braga's goalkeeper Antonio Adán to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Zigmantas Gimbutas in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Januário Rangel saved MEXACOMX from getting behind. Antonio Adán showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tomás Jordão in the 34th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tomás Jordão in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Antonio Adán prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 37 minutes into the match, Zigmantas Gimbutas notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of MEXACOMX's Januário Rangel. Januário Rangel was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. MEXACOMX made a substitution. Fryderyk Gierlach replaced Ricardo Guerra. After a defensive mix-up in SC Braga's zone, Fryderyk Gierlach stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Antonio Adán came out of the goal and Fryderyk Gierlach tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.

Julio-César Romo-Leroux sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 57 minutes, Zigmantas Gimbutas made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. MEXACOMX's Januário Rangel tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zigmantas Gimbutas in the 63rd minute of play forced MEXACOMX's goalkeeper Januário Rangel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of SC Braga booed when MEXACOMX was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Giannis Kouretzis didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 69 played minutes MEXACOMX got a freekick which was hit by Peng Yue. 70 minutes into the match, SC Braga's Zigmantas Gimbutas sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Januário Rangel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Fryderyk Gierlach struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Antonio Adán didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for MEXACOMX. 75 minutes into the match, SC Braga's goalkeeper Antonio Adán had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tomás Jordão. Tomás Jordão's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Antonio Adán read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 81st minute of play. With an all-out effort, MEXACOMX's Antonio Adán threw himself towards the right post 86 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Tomás Jordão, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. After a rather tough play, MEXACOMX's Peng Yue got a free kick in the 96th minute. SC Braga's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.