Friendly League

Arena Rei Pelé
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Niilo Mikkola kicked off to start the match. SeleSantos FC's Dinei Pinheiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yu Xi Zhen in the 3rd minute of play. Yu Xi Zhen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dinei Pinheiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yu Xi Zhen in the 12th minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, SeleSantos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Yu Xi Zhen came free, but Dinei Pinheiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 16 minutes, Yu Xi Zhen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Club Sacode Football CIMZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Yu Xi Zhen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience was convinced that Yu Xi Zhen's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dinei Pinheiro was relentless in the 18th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Yu Xi Zhen in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dinei Pinheiro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Lucas De Gea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jacobo Casado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zlatko Kiš hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. When the match clock showed 30 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Niilo Mikkola sped through Club Sacode Football CIMZ's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Lucas De Gea. Dinei Pinheiro didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Yu Xi Zhen went, in the 33rd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. In the 36th 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. In the 40thth minute of the game Niilo Mikkola who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Club Sacode Football CIMZ's Lucas De Gea was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 41 played minutes SeleSantos FC got a freekick which was hit by Norberto Trevisan. After 45 played minutes SeleSantos FC got a freekick which was hit by Pedrão Godoi. 46 minutes into the match, Club Sacode Football CIMZ's Orlando Domingues broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Yu Xi Zhen to strike the kick off in the second half. Dinei Pinheiro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Enzo Caffrey in the 50th minute. The corner ended in Yu Xi Zhen almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but SeleSantos FC's Dinei Pinheiro did a great save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Enzo Caffrey got free with Dinei Pinheiro in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Dinei Pinheiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yu Xi Zhen in the 59th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yu Xi Zhen in the 64th 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 66th 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. The audience was convinced that Yu Xi Zhen's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dinei Pinheiro was relentless in the 69th minute of the game. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Yu Xi Zhen in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dinei Pinheiro saved SeleSantos FC from getting behind. Club Sacode Football CIMZ's Enzo Caffrey got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Club Sacode Football CIMZ's Dino Botelho was substituted for Orlando Domingues. In the 77th minute Leif Törnqvist shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lucas De Gea saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Yu Xi Zhen managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club Sacode Football CIMZ's supporters rose to their feet, but Yu Xi Zhen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dinei Pinheiro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Daniel Montenegro kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. Yu Xi Zhen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Dinei Pinheiro made a huge save. When Club Sacode Football CIMZ's Yu Xi Zhen in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SeleSantos FC's goalie prevented a goal. Jacobo Casado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Lucas De Gea tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Club Sacode Football CIMZ walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.