Friendly League

Estádio Roceira
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Andrew Dalli made the kick off which started today's match. The supporters of Esmeralda AFC booed when Roceira SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luís Paulo Trevisan didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 3rd minute David Banegas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelinho Barral saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Esmeralda AFC's David Banegas in the 5th minute got a chance for a shot 5th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Roceira SC's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Roceira SC's Andrés Maraschin got a free kick in the 6th minute. Marcelinho Barral came out of the goal in the 6th minute to try and stop a shot by Esmeralda AFC's David Banegas. But to his dismay, David Banegas quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Danijel Subašić showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ksawery Winnicki in the 11th minute of the match. Marcelinho Barral took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicasio Fonda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 17 minutes into the match, Esmeralda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Hulk Speed came free, but Danijel Subašić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 21st match minute, Roceira SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ksawery Winnicki to maneuver through the defense. In the 30th minute Hulk Speed shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Danijel Subašić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hulk Speed in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Danijel Subašić saved Esmeralda AFC from getting behind. In the 38th minute, Eloy Calvino made a precise shot to the right of Marcelinho Barral. Roceira SC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ksawery Winnicki got free with Danijel Subašić in the 46th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Hulk Speed made a kick off. In the 63rd minute, Michel Haaland hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Roceira SC getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Michel Haaland hit a great ball. Roceira SC's Marcelinho Barral proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 66th minute of the match, managed to save Roceira SC from getting a goal against them. After 69 minutes, Nicasio Fonda mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Esmeralda AFC and the Roceira SC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 70 played minutes Esmeralda AFC got a freekick which was hit by Nicasio Fonda. Devidatta Vendetta's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcelinho Barral read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. David Banegas's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcelinho Barral read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. In the 77th minute, Nicasio Fonda hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Danijel Subašić showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Válter Fontes in the 78th minute of the match. Danijel Subašić showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luís Paulo Trevisan in the 84th minute of the match. Danijel Subašić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hulk Speed, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 86 minutes into the game, Hulk Speed cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Danijel Subašić was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Esmeralda AFC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.