Friendly League

Arena Ximbocú
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) SC Braga's Zigmantas Gimbutas 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. 3 minutes into the match, Lobo Guará's goal looked a bit too open when Zigmantas Gimbutas came free, but Daniel Anaya reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zigmantas Gimbutas in the 10th minute of play forced Lobo Guará's goalkeeper Daniel Anaya to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Antonio Adán showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ezequiel Pereira in the 14th minute of the match. Antonio Adán showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ezequiel Pereira in the 15th minute of the match. Daniel Anaya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from André Jordão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Daniel Anaya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Quintino Carvalhais, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind SC Braga's goalkeeper Antonio Adán, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 30th minute Ezequiel Pereira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonio Adán saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Antonio Adán made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ezequiel Pereira in the 32nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ezequiel Pereira in the 38th minute of play forced SC Braga's goalkeeper Antonio Adán to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A well-hit corner resulted in Rodolfo Soares heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Ezequiel Pereira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Antonio Adán tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 45 minutes into the match, Nuno Cardoso had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Antonio Adán. SC Braga's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Nuno Cardoso was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 3-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Nuno Cardoso stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Zigmantas Gimbutas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 58 minutes into the match, SC Braga's goal looked a bit too open when Ezequiel Pereira came free, but Antonio Adán reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. SC Braga's Antonio Adán played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nuno Cardoso in the 60th minute of play. In the 63rd minute Ezequiel Pereira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonio Adán saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Antonio Adán took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ezequiel Pereira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. SC Braga's Antonio Adán played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ezequiel Pereira in the 68th minute of play. Antonio Adán showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ezequiel Pereira, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Quintino Carvalhais received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Daniel Anaya tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. SC Braga made a substitution. Valdomiro Lira replaced Gastão Veiga. SC Braga's Stig-Åke Mattsson was substituted for Zigmantas Gimbutas. In the 81st match minute, Lobo Guará was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sandrinho Machado to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stig-Åke Mattsson in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Daniel Anaya prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ciro de Moraes in the 84th minute of play forced SC Braga's goalkeeper Antonio Adán to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Lobo Guará's Ciro de Moraes in the 84th minute got a chance for a shot 84th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SC Braga's goalie prevented a goal. 86 minutes into the match, Lobo Guará's goalkeeper Daniel Anaya had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by André Jordão. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nuno Cardoso in the 94th minute of play forced SC Braga's goalkeeper Antonio Adán to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. SC Braga's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.