Friendly League

Sebastien Faure
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Valdemar de Moraes took the kick off in the first half of the match. Alisson Becker showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christian Baiano in the 8th minute of the match. 13 minutes into the match, Christian Baiano had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alisson Becker. Juventudes Libertárias's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Christian Baiano was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Alisson Becker made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Christian Baiano in the 16th minute of play. After 18 minutes of play, Papunhas EC's Valdemar de Moraes made it 0-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Alisson Becker was left in no man's land by his defense there! Ismael Nazario Serre made a fantastic save in the 23rd minute, when Agostinho Almeida sent off a good shot on target. Telmo Peres sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 30 minutes, Valdemar de Moraes made it 0-3 with a short kick to the right side. Juventudes Libertárias's Alisson Becker tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Agostinho Almeida in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ismael Nazario Serre prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Juventudes Libertárias's Alisson Becker played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elói Aparecido in the 35th minute of play. Ismael Nazario Serre took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Agostinho Almeida, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Amílton Alvarenga kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. Alisson Becker didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Valdemar de Moraes went, in the 38th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-4 was the resulting score. In the 46th minute, Gilson Meirelles got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-4 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Edson Braddock made a kick off. Alisson Becker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Agostinho de Carvalho, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. In the 58th match minute, Papunhas EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elói Aparecido to maneuver through the defense. 63 minutes into the match, Juventudes Libertárias's goal looked a bit too open when Valdemar de Moraes came free, but Alisson Becker reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christian Baiano hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Alisson Becker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valdemar de Moraes, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Gilson Meirelles received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Ismael Nazario Serre tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With an all-out effort, Papunhas EC's Alisson Becker threw himself towards the right post 72 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Valdemar de Moraes, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The audience thought a goal was coming when Valdemar de Moraes got free with Alisson Becker in the 73rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 76 minutes into the match, Juventudes Libertárias's Edson Braddock sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ismael Nazario Serre narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Dino Baiano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ismael Nazario Serre made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dino Baiano in the 81st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edson Braddock in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ismael Nazario Serre saved Papunhas EC from getting behind. Telmo Peres struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Alisson Becker didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Papunhas EC. Christian Baiano's late challenge caught a Juventudes Libertárias's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Christian Baiano helped the player get up and apologised. In the 89th minute, Christian Baiano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Valdemar de Moraes in the 92nd minute of play forced Juventudes Libertárias's goalkeeper Alisson Becker to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 95 played minutes Juventudes Libertárias got a freekick which was hit by Rubinho Loureiro. Alisson Becker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valdemar de Moraes, who was totally free with the ball in the 96th minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Papunhas EC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.