Prized/Friendly Cup

Juan Gilberto Funes
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Elói Cosme got the match started through his kick off. Josemir Lujambio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Amadeu Lamego read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. Amadeu Lamego stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Josemir Lujambio's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. When Atlético Argentino's Josemir Lujambio in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SAO JOANENSE FC's goalie prevented a goal. Atlético Argentino's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Eufemio Yabbarov in the 10th minute. A well-hit corner resulted in Pastor Nofre heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. 12 minutes into the game, Luisinho Netto cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Raimundo Feliu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Raimundo Feliu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alessandro Meirelles, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. SAO JOANENSE FC's Elói Cosme managed to work through Atlético Argentino's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Elói Cosme dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. 23 minutes into the match, SAO JOANENSE FC's goal looked a bit too open when Josemir Lujambio came free, but Amadeu Lamego reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, SAO JOANENSE FC's Carlos Eduardo Toledo got a free kick in the 26th minute. After having played for 28 minutes, Josemir Lujambio managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Atlético Argentino's supporters crossed their fingers, but Josemir Lujambio was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Amadeu Lamego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Josemir Lujambio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Josemir Lujambio's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Amadeu Lamego was relentless in the 36th minute of the game. After a defensive mix-up in SAO JOANENSE FC's zone, Josemir Lujambio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Amadeu Lamego came out of the goal and Josemir Lujambio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Raimundo Feliu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alessandro Meirelles in the 40th minute of the match. Amadeu Lamego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Josemir Lujambio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Amadeu Lamego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pastor Nofre, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 52 played minutes Atlético Argentino got a freekick which was hit by Pastor Nofre. Amadeu Lamego made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Josemir Lujambio in the 54th minute of play. The Atlético Argentino fans' excitement grew in the 57th match minute when Atlético Argentino's Josemir Lujambio looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Atlético Argentino made a substitution. Ennu Krae replaced Pastor Nofre. Amadeu Lamego stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Josemir Lujambio's shot from short distance in the 61st minute. Amadeu Lamego showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Josemir Lujambio in the 69th minute of the match. SAO JOANENSE FC's Amadeu Lamego played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Josemir Lujambio in the 69th minute of play. Amadeu Lamego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Josemir Lujambio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Josemir Lujambio in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Amadeu Lamego saved SAO JOANENSE FC from getting behind. When Atlético Argentino's Josemir Lujambio in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SAO JOANENSE FC's goalie prevented a goal. Horaţiu Dudău received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Amadeu Lamego tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. SAO JOANENSE FC's Amadeu Lamego played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Josemir Lujambio in the 83rd minute of play. 86 minutes into the match, Josemir Lujambio had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Amadeu Lamego. SAO JOANENSE FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Josemir Lujambio was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Amadeu Lamego took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ennu Krae, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 92nd minute of the match Horaţiu Dudău shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Amadeu Lamego showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 93 minutes into the match, Josemir Lujambio notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of SAO JOANENSE FC's Amadeu Lamego. Amadeu Lamego was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Atlético Argentino's David Piarres was substituted for Josemir Lujambio. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Atlético Argentino had won after a very even match.