Friendly League

Maia Arena
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Noel Liberato could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 5th minute of the match, but 何松川 made a huge save. Pedro Macena made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from 姜西景 in the 7th minute of play. Pedro Macena came out of the goal in the 8th minute to try and stop a shot by 河南南阳麒麟联队's 汪皓希. But to his dismay, 汪皓希 quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Pedro Macena showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 宋德瑜, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 14th minute, 汪皓希 managed to get in a good position for a shot. 河南南阳麒麟联队's supporters rose to their feet, but 汪皓希 was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pedro Macena breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 17 minutes into the game, 于响德 cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Pedro Macena was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 22nd minute, 河南南阳麒麟联队's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Romão Vasconcelos fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. The 河南南阳麒麟联队 fans' excitement grew in the 25th match minute when 河南南阳麒麟联队's 汪皓希 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 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Noel Liberato managed to get in a good position for a shot. Maia AC's supporters rose to their feet, but Noel Liberato was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. 何松川 breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by 汪皓希 in the 34th minute of play forced Maia AC's goalkeeper Pedro Macena to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 何松川 was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Noel Liberato showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 35 minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Noel Liberato in the 39th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck 何松川 prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 41st minute, Rafael Luz ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. 何松川 was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. 45 minutes into the game, Noel Liberato recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of 何松川. Noel Liberato showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-3.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and 姜西景 made a kick off. After a rather tough play, 河南南阳麒麟联队's 于响德 got a free kick in the 50th minute. Romão Vasconcelos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. 何松川 tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 60 minutes, Rafael Luz managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Maia AC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rafael Luz was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 于响德 hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. In the 64th minute of the match Rafael Luz sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but 何松川 skillfully saved the ball. 于响德's late challenge caught a Maia AC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. 于响德 helped the player get up and apologised. Raul Trigueiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without 何松川 having to interfere. Pedro Macena made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from 姜西景 in the 70th minute of play. Maia AC's Pedro Macena played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 姜西景 in the 72nd minute of play. In the 74th minute, Noel Liberato ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. 何松川 was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-3. Noel Liberato charged in rather forcefully in the 76th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Noel Liberato the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Noel Liberato hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. 汪皓希's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Pedro Macena firmly grabbed it by the left post. After a rather tough play, Maia AC's Pedro Carvalheira got a free kick in the 78th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Raul Trigueiro during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 83 minutes into the match, Maia AC's goal looked a bit too open when 姜西景 came free, but Pedro Macena reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 93 minutes into the match, Noel Liberato notched a goal, 6-3, to the right of 河南南阳麒麟联队's 何松川. 何松川 was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Maia AC had played much better football throughout.