Prized/Friendly Cup

ARENA TRICOLOR
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Nicolae Siclovan took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a rather tough play, LULU TRICOLOR's Alberto Albuquerque got a free kick in the 8th minute. After having played for 9 minutes, Edvaldo Paraibano managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cachaça FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edvaldo Paraibano was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Octaaf Haesevoets made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nicolae Siclovan in the 18th minute of play. Cássio da Silva stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of José Pedro Miranda's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling José Pedro Miranda in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cássio da Silva prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 20 played minutes Cachaça FC got a freekick which was hit by Betinho Custódio. 21 minutes into the match, José Pedro Miranda had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Cássio da Silva. Cachaça FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that José Pedro Miranda was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Octaaf Haesevoets showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicolae Siclovan in the 24th minute of the match. In the 26th minute, Natã Cardoso 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. After a rather tough play, LULU TRICOLOR's José Pedro Miranda got a free kick in the 31st minute. In the 36th minute, LULU TRICOLOR's José Pedro Miranda dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-0. A hard shot 39 in the game by José Pedro Miranda from a close distance when the talented Cássio da Silva managed to make a qualified save. Cachaça FC's players were relieved. José Pedro Miranda struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Cássio da Silva didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LULU TRICOLOR.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and José Pedro Miranda made a kick off. Octaaf Haesevoets made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Natã Cardoso in the 55th minute of play. 59 minutes into the game, LULU TRICOLOR's José Pedro Miranda nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cássio da Silva made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. After 63 minutes, Nicolae Siclovan made it 3-1 with a short kick to the right side. LULU TRICOLOR's Octaaf Haesevoets tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Octaaf Haesevoets showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Natã Cardoso, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. When Cachaça FC's Nicolae Siclovan in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye LULU TRICOLOR's goalie prevented a goal. Natã Cardoso could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Octaaf Haesevoets made a huge save. In the 83rd match minute, LULU TRICOLOR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Téo Félix to maneuver through the defense. Octaaf Haesevoets showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicolae Siclovan, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Cássio da Silva showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from José Pedro Miranda, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. After 91 minutes Cachaça FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was José Pedro Miranda who took care of the corner kick. The corner led LULU TRICOLOR's José Pedro Miranda to fire away a dangerous shot which Cássio da Silva despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. When Kauã Mazza, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 91 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Cássio da Silva was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. In the 95th minute, Carlos Fernando Faria hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 96th minute of the match Tico Machado sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Octaaf Haesevoets skillfully saved the ball. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The LULU TRICOLOR fans cheered their team off the field, for while Cachaça FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.