Friendly League

Arena SNZ
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Ɍυƒυs™'s Saúl Soveral started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Felippe Couto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saúl Soveral, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Manuel Neto hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. The supporters of Ɍυƒυs™ booed when Sangue nos Zóio was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Manuel Neto didn't get a good kick on the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Sangue nos Zóio's goal looked a bit too open when Raul Espírito Santo came free, but Felippe Couto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 24thth minute of the game Saúl Soveral who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Sangue nos Zóio's Felippe Couto was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 25 played minutes Sangue nos Zóio got a freekick which was hit by Allan Brito. In the 26th minute, Raul Espírito Santo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ɍυƒυs™ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Felippe Couto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Éder Brites in the 28th minute of the match. Éder Brites scored 0-2 in the 28th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Felippe Couto, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 33 minutes into the game, Rogério Quinaz threw the ball into play from the sideline. Sangue nos Zóio's Acácio Fernandes quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Renato Castro kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Saúl Soveral succeeded in the game's 39th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-3. The throw-in from Renato Castro in the 43rd minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Sangue nos Zóio's Allan Brito. If Noel Carmo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 47 played minutes Sangue nos Zóio got a freekick which was hit by Renatinho de Andrade. The Sangue nos Zóio players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Ɍυƒυs™ were winning 0-3.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Renatinho de Andrade to strike the kick off in the second half. Raul Espírito Santo struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Felippe Couto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ɍυƒυs™. Paulino Velasques scored 0-4 in the 59th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Felippe Couto, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Felippe Couto was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Paulino Velasques showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-5 in the 62 minute of play. The throw-in from Renato Castro in the 65th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Sangue nos Zóio's Acácio Fernandes. A collision led to Sangue nos Zóio getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Jairo Mendes hit a great ball. 74 minutes into the game, Renatinho de Andrade was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sangue nos Zóio's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ɍυƒυs™ the free kick. In the 74th minute, Renatinho de Andrade hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 75th minute of the match Ramiro Almeida sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Felippe Couto skillfully saved the ball. Renatinho de Andrade fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Horácio Caiado having to interfere. 80 minutes into the game, Ɍυƒυs™'s Paulino Velasques nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Felippe Couto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-6. Paulino Velasques scored 0-7 in the 94th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Felippe Couto, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Ɍυƒυs™'s players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.