Friendly League

Arena Araribóia
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rafael Sobis kicked off to start the match. After 6 played minutes Saiko FC got a freekick which was hit by Gabriel Bati. Nilson do Vale made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eliseu Fonseca in the 7th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Bandelocos's goal looked a bit too open when Décio Dionísio came free, but Nilson do Vale reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mateus Catarinense fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nilson do Vale having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sixto Ondino in the 13th minute of play forced Bandelocos's goalkeeper Nilson do Vale to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tiago Moraes hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. Nilson do Vale made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eliseu Fonseca in the 18th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henry Tormes in the 20th minute of play forced Saiko FC's goalkeeper Zé Sabóia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eliseu Fonseca fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nilson do Vale having to interfere. Nilson do Vale showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabriel Bati, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Nilson do Vale showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eliseu Fonseca, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. After a rather tough play, Saiko FC's Mateus Catarinense got a free kick in the 41st minute. Zé Sabóia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luiz Guilherme Varela in the 42nd minute of play. After 43rd play minutes Eliseu Fonseca shot 0-1, a short shot which went by Nilson do Vale and just under the crossbar into goal. The audience was convinced that Eliseu Fonseca's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nilson do Vale was relentless in the 48th minute of the game. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eliseu Fonseca made a kick off. Jairo Trancoso was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 53 minutes into the match. A collision led to Saiko FC getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Jairo Trancoso hit a great ball. In the 57th minute, Luís Gustavo Urbano had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. In the 58th match minute, Saiko FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eliseu Fonseca to maneuver through the defense. Décio Dionísio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Nilson do Vale tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 64 minutes into the game, Saiko FC's Eliseu Fonseca nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nilson do Vale made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Zé Sabóia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luiz Guilherme Varela in the 66th minute of the match. In the 68th match minute, Bandelocos was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rafael Sobis to maneuver through the defense. Eliseu Fonseca in the 72ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nilson do Vale, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Saiko FC were awarded a corner in the 80th minute after Bandelocos's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Sixto Ondino took the corner. The corner led Saiko FC's Eliseu Fonseca to fire away a dangerous shot which Nilson do Vale despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Mateus Catarinense's late challenge caught a Bandelocos's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mateus Catarinense helped the player get up and apologised. In the 81st minute, Mateus Catarinense hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rafael Sobis in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zé Sabóia saved Saiko FC from getting behind. In the 84th minute, Betão Quirino made a precise shot to the right of Zé Sabóia. Saiko FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Natã dos Santos kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Saiko FC's Eliseu Fonseca got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 94 played minutes Bandelocos got a freekick which was hit by Thomás Prata. The Saiko FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.