Friendly League

Toca do Lobo
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jesper Vollander kicked off to start the match. The supporters of ZigZag Athletic booed when SORRISO E. C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diguinho Gaúcho didn't get a good kick on the ball. Christiano Arce showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicki Nick, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Nicki Nick blasted a shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Christiano Arce having to make a save. After 17 minutes of play, ZigZag Athletic's Jesper Vollander made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Christiano Arce was left in no man's land by his defense there! Jack Låsberg hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. Natã Paraense could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Christer Söder made a huge save. Christiano Arce stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nicki Nick's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. Christiano Arce showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicki Nick in the 30th minute of the match. 32 minutes into the match, ZigZag Athletic's goal looked a bit too open when Válter Ceresso came free, but Christer Söder reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 37 minutes into the game, David Rossi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SORRISO E. C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ZigZag Athletic the free kick. In the 38th minute Nicki Nick shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christiano Arce saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Christiano Arce showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jesper Vollander, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Fernandinho Negri received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Christer Söder tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, ZigZag Athletic's Christer Söder got control of the ball when Natã Paraense tried to sneak it across the goal line. Christer Söder took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Válter Ceresso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The SORRISO E. C. players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. ZigZag Athletic were winning 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fernandinho Negri was the one to do the kick off. In the 55th minute, ZigZag Athletic's Nicki Nick ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Christiano Arce. Christiano Arce yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. After 59 played minutes ZigZag Athletic got a freekick which was hit by Harry Houdini. Christer Söder made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fernandinho Negri in the 62nd minute of play. A collision led to ZigZag Athletic getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Jesper Vollander hit a great ball. Christer Söder showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Válter Ceresso in the 67th minute of the match. Nicki Nick struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Christiano Arce didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ZigZag Athletic. Jesper Vollander struck a weak shot in the 76th minute. Christiano Arce didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ZigZag Athletic. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Nicki Nick managed to get in a good position for a shot. ZigZag Athletic's supporters rose to their feet, but Nicki Nick was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Christiano Arce breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in SORRISO E. C.'s zone, Nicki Nick stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Christiano Arce came out of the goal and Nicki Nick tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 95 played minutes ZigZag Athletic got a freekick which was hit by Harry Houdini. ZigZag Athletic were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over SORRISO E. C.'s much stronger midfield.