Challenge

Arena Leão Branco
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Peter Linkhorst made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Paulinho Simão in the 2nd minute of play forced ManagerZone Crew's goalkeeper Patrick Armstrong to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Andreas Spante fell near the penalty area in the 3rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ManagerZone Crew's protests and gave Andreas Spante a yellow card for diving instead. 4 minutes into the game, one of ManagerZone Crew:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. ManagerZone Crew's Patrick Armstrong played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daniel Ricciardo in the 16th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Peter Linkhorst in the 17th minute of play forced Classe A Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Sérgio Perez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Anderson Schulle fell near the penalty area in the 19th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ManagerZone Crew's protests and gave Anderson Schulle a yellow card for diving instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Daniel Ricciardo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Classe A Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Ricciardo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Patrick Armstrong breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Peter Linkhorst took the ball and in the 22 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sérgio Perez. Sérgio Perez dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adrian Våleman in the 27th minute of play forced Classe A Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Sérgio Perez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sérgio Perez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adrian Rosario, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. 29 minutes into the game, Adrian Rosario was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ManagerZone Crew's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Classe A Futebol Clube the free kick. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Falcão Paraibano during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of ManagerZone Crew booed when Classe A Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Falcão Paraibano didn't get a good kick on the ball. 34 minutes into the match, Diego Ribas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Patrick Armstrong. ManagerZone Crew's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Diego Ribas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. The crowd rose to their feet as Classe A Futebol Clube's Daniel Ricciardo slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Patrick Armstrong. That made the score 3-1 after 38 minutes of play. 41 minutes into the game, Sebastian Vettel recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Patrick Armstrong. Sebastian Vettel showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Peter Linkhorst in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sérgio Perez saved Classe A Futebol Clube from getting behind. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Diego Ribas made a kick off. Patrick Armstrong showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sebastian Vettel in the 52nd minute of the match. After 53 minutes ManagerZone Crew's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Pierre Gasly who took care of the corner kick. Classe A Futebol Clube's Pierre Gasly was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Patrick Armstrong in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Daniel Ricciardo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Classe A Futebol Clube booed when ManagerZone Crew was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Andreas Sjöstrand didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 64 played minutes Classe A Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Pierre Gasly. In the 65th minute of the match Adrian Våleman shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sérgio Perez showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 67 minutes into the match, Diego Ribas notched a goal, 6-1, to the right of ManagerZone Crew's Patrick Armstrong. Patrick Armstrong was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Daniel Ricciardo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Diego Ribas scored 7-1 in the 77th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Patrick Armstrong, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 82 minutes into the game, Classe A Futebol Clube's Daniel Ricciardo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Patrick Armstrong made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 8-1. Patrick Armstrong took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Diego Ribas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Classe A Futebol Clube's Diego Ribas in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ManagerZone Crew's goalie prevented a goal. ManagerZone Crew's Patrick Armstrong played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Falcão Paraibano in the 88th minute of play. After some careless play in the ManagerZone Crew defense, Diego Ribas kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Patrick Armstrong. The ManagerZone Crew fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Patrick Armstrong should have stopped the shot. Niclas Samuelsson hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. There was no doubt that Classe A Futebol Clube were the better team. Classe A Futebol Clube's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.