Friendly League

El gigante del NORTE
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) FRIENDS CITY's Luiz Fabiano Gomes 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jorginho Paranaense in the 12th minute of play forced CA INCAS's goalkeeper Arnaldo Tercero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, FRIENDS CITY's Luiz Fabiano Gomes got a free kick in the 21st minute. Faustão de Carvalho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marciano Bitxintxo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luiz Fabiano Gomes in the 25th minute of play forced CA INCAS's goalkeeper Arnaldo Tercero to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 36 minutes into the game, Carlos Eduardo Leme was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FRIENDS CITY's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CA INCAS the free kick. A collision led to FRIENDS CITY getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Carlos Eduardo Leme hit a great ball. Arnaldo Tercero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jorginho Paranaense, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Primitivo Maria kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. In the 48th minute, Primitivo Maria hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After the first half FRIENDS CITY were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Marciano Bitxintxo to make the kick off. Erubiel Jusepe sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in CA INCAS's zone, Luiz Fabiano Gomes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arnaldo Tercero came out of the goal and Luiz Fabiano Gomes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Luiz Fabiano Gomes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Arnaldo Tercero made a huge save. 77 minutes into the game, FRIENDS CITY's Luiz Fabiano Gomes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arnaldo Tercero made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Luiz Fabiano Gomes who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 80thth minute tested the skills of Arnaldo Tercero when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Benedito Rodrigues kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. After 84 played minutes FRIENDS CITY got a freekick which was hit by Léo Leite. Arnaldo Tercero was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Luiz Fabiano Gomes showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 90 minute of play. After 93 played minutes FRIENDS CITY got a freekick which was hit by Sílvio Luís Correia. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Luiz Fabiano Gomes during the 97th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 97th match minute, FRIENDS CITY was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luiz Fabiano Gomes to maneuver through the defense. FRIENDS CITY played a much better game than CA INCAS and deserved their victory. The CA INCAS players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.