Friendly League

Eighty-Three
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) GeRaÇãO-83's Didi Couto 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. Club Atlético Atlanta's Carlos Germano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ren Jie Fan in the 6th minute of play. After 7 played minutes Club Atlético Atlanta got a freekick which was hit by Remigio Erramu. In the 9th minute, Ren Jie Fan hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Club Atlético Atlanta's Carlos Germano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ren Jie Fan in the 12th minute of play. In the 17th match minute, GeRaÇãO-83 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulinho Ralf to maneuver through the defense. Dieguinho Paraíba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rosendo Cutberto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dieguinho Paraíba showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rosendo Cutberto in the 25th minute of the match. A collision led to GeRaÇãO-83 getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Ren Jie Fan hit a great ball. After 28 played minutes GeRaÇãO-83 got a freekick which was hit by Rômulo Veiga. In the 33rd minute, Ren Jie Fan ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Carlos Germano was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. In the 37th match minute, Club Atlético Atlanta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edgard Barros to maneuver through the defense. In the 38th minute Ren Jie Fan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Germano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 40 minutes into the match, GeRaÇãO-83's goal looked a bit too open when Marcos Berdoi came free, but Dieguinho Paraíba reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 41 minutes into the game, Eustaquio Jaizki cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Dieguinho Paraíba was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Didi Couto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Carlos Germano having to interfere. Marcos Berdoi kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. Club Atlético Atlanta's Carlos Germano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ren Jie Fan in the 47th minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Marcos Berdoi stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 51st match minute, Club Atlético Atlanta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ciro Ferdinand to maneuver through the defense. GeRaÇãO-83's Billy Backman couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 51st minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Club Atlético Atlanta. In the 55th minute, Ren Jie Fan left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The GeRaÇãO-83 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. 60 minutes into the match, GeRaÇãO-83's goal looked a bit too open when Rosendo Cutberto came free, but Dieguinho Paraíba reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Club Atlético Atlanta defense, Didi Couto kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Carlos Germano. The Club Atlético Atlanta fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Carlos Germano should have stopped the shot. GeRaÇãO-83's Carl Ancelotti was substituted for Didi Couto. The audience thought a goal was coming when Marcos Berdoi got free with Dieguinho Paraíba in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. GeRaÇãO-83's Dieguinho Paraíba proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 71st minute of the match, managed to save GeRaÇãO-83 from getting a goal against them. In the 77th minute the ball was on its way in behind Club Atlético Atlanta's goalkeeper Carlos Germano, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. GeRaÇãO-83 were awarded a corner in the 78th minute after Club Atlético Atlanta's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Billy Backman took the corner. The corner led GeRaÇãO-83's Billy Backman to fire away a dangerous shot which Carlos Germano despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 80 minutes into the match, GeRaÇãO-83's goalkeeper Dieguinho Paraíba had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rosendo Cutberto. Carlos Germano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carl Ancelotti, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Carlos Germano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ren Jie Fan, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. In the 85th minute Ren Jie Fan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Germano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 86th match minute, Club Atlético Atlanta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabio Artaldo to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of GeRaÇãO-83 booed when Club Atlético Atlanta was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcos Berdoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. GeRaÇãO-83's Ren Jie Fan got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Dieguinho Paraíba took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcos Berdoi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 92 minutes into the game, Ren Jie Fan cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-1. Carlos Germano was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 95th minute Ren Jie Fan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Carlos Germano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 96th minute GeRaÇãO-83 were awarded a corner. Billy Backman went to the cornerflag to take it. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. GeRaÇãO-83 had won after a very even match.