Friendly League

Estadio 7EVEN
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Garanhão do SUL's Amado Vigário 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. Walter Jardel kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. Salvador Lousada's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jean-Pascal Weiss read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 4th minute of play. In the 5th match minute, gipsy kings was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luc Cassagne to maneuver through the defense. 6 minutes into the match, gipsy kings's goalkeeper Jean-Pascal Weiss had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Salvador Lousada. Jean-Pascal Weiss showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amado Vigário, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Jean-Pascal Weiss showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Torcato Rebocho, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amado Vigário in the 9th minute of play forced gipsy kings's goalkeeper Jean-Pascal Weiss to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Amaury Leone fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alex Frasca having to interfere. Jean-Pascal Weiss made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Leonel Messi sent off a good shot on target. gipsy kings's Jean-Pascal Weiss proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to save gipsy kings from getting a goal against them. 23 minutes into the game, Samy Soufflet was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. gipsy kings's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Garanhão do SUL the free kick. After 23 played minutes gipsy kings got a freekick which was hit by Samy Soufflet. Jean-Pascal Weiss showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amado Vigário, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Leonel Messi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Jean-Pascal Weiss made a huge save. With a little luck, gipsy kings's Jean-Pascal Weiss got control of the ball when Torcato Rebocho tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Garanhão do SUL getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Edgar Costa hit a great ball. 31 minutes into the game, Leonel Messi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jean-Pascal Weiss. Leonel Messi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Leonel Messi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 36th minute of the match, but Jean-Pascal Weiss made a huge save. Jean-Pascal Weiss showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edgar Costa, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. 40 minutes into the match, gipsy kings's goalkeeper Jean-Pascal Weiss had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Leonel Messi. The crowd rose to their feet as Edgar Costa kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Jean-Pascal Weiss. That made the score 2-0 in the 42 minute of play. After a rather tough play, Garanhão do SUL's Amado Vigário got a free kick in the 46th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Fabrice Gamet made the kick off in the second half. Edgar Costa scored 3-0 in the 52nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jean-Pascal Weiss, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Leonel Messi took the ball and in the 57 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jean-Pascal Weiss. Jean-Pascal Weiss dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fabrice Gamet in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alex Frasca saved Garanhão do SUL from getting behind. Leonel Messi scored 5-0 in the 63rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jean-Pascal Weiss, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Leonel Messi came up free with the goalie in the 70th minute, the Garanhão do SUL fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Leonel Messi couldn't finish the play. The audience was convinced that Cláudio Balsemão's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jean-Pascal Weiss was relentless in the 84th minute of the game. The supporters of gipsy kings booed when Garanhão do SUL was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Torcato Rebocho didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 87 minutes, Cláudio Balsemão made it 7-0 with a short kick to the right side. gipsy kings's Jean-Pascal Weiss tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cláudio Balsemão in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jean-Pascal Weiss saved gipsy kings from getting behind. When Amaury Leone fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored gipsy kings's protests and gave Amaury Leone a yellow card for diving instead. In the 93rd minute, Amaury Leone hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Garanhão do SUL's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.