Friendly League

Arena Rei Pelé
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) SeleSantos FC's Niilo Mikkola 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, Zé Pedro Baptista had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dinei Pinheiro. SeleSantos FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zé Pedro Baptista was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Vânderson de Moraes hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. Dinei Pinheiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zé Pedro Baptista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dinei Pinheiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zé Pedro Baptista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jacobo Casado in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Petr Čech prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a little luck, Batalhão do Peçanha's Petr Čech got control of the ball when Niilo Mikkola tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 20th minute, Vânderson de Moraes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 22 minutes had been played when some careless play by SeleSantos FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Carter Leggeri was slow to take the kick. During this time Batalhão do Peçanha's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Batalhão do Peçanha's Carter Leggeri to fire away a dangerous shot which Dinei Pinheiro despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Zé Pedro Baptista's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dinei Pinheiro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Epaminondas Baba fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dinei Pinheiro having to interfere. In the 28thth minute of the game Zé Pedro Baptista who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SeleSantos FC's Dinei Pinheiro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Vânderson de Moraes made in the 30th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Batalhão do Peçanha's Barr Eira. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Pedro Baptista in the 30th minute of play forced SeleSantos FC's goalkeeper Dinei Pinheiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind SeleSantos FC's goalkeeper Dinei Pinheiro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 44 minutes into the game, Vânderson de Moraes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. SeleSantos FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Batalhão do Peçanha the free kick. Vânderson de Moraes kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Niilo Mikkola received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Petr Čech tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.

Dinei Pinheiro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Epaminondas Baba in the 53rd minute. In the 60th match minute, SeleSantos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leif Törnqvist to maneuver through the defense. Dinei Pinheiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carter Leggeri in the 61st minute of the match. Dinei Pinheiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zé Pedro Baptista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Pedro Baptista in the 65th minute of play forced SeleSantos FC's goalkeeper Dinei Pinheiro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zé Pedro Baptista might have been able to make a better finish in the 66th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dinei Pinheiro. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Zé Pedro Baptista ran back to his position shaking his head. 68 minutes into the game, Zé Pedro Baptista cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Dinei Pinheiro was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 72nd minute the ball was on its way in behind SeleSantos FC's goalkeeper Dinei Pinheiro, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Batalhão do Peçanha's Petr Čech played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niilo Mikkola in the 74th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jacobo Casado in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Petr Čech saved Batalhão do Peçanha from getting behind. In the 78th minute, SeleSantos FC's Aílton Seco seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Aílton Seco the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of SeleSantos FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Aílton Seco had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. In a very dangerous position, a player in SeleSantos FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 78th minute. Penalty! Dinei Pinheiro had in the 80thth minute some difficulties stopping Zé Pedro Baptista's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Dinei Pinheiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zé Pedro Baptista, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. 83 minutes had been played when some careless play by SeleSantos FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Carter Leggeri was slow to take the kick. During this time Batalhão do Peçanha's players had a chance to rest. 91 minutes had been played when some careless play by SeleSantos FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Carter Leggeri was slow to take the kick. During this time Batalhão do Peçanha's players had a chance to rest. The audience thought a goal was coming when Epaminondas Baba got free with Dinei Pinheiro in the 93rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 95 minutes into the match, Batalhão do Peçanha's goal looked a bit too open when Jacobo Casado came free, but Petr Čech reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The SeleSantos FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Batalhão do Peçanha's performance. The match ended with a win for Batalhão do Peçanha.