Friendly League

ARENA ITAFUT 4EVER
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Eliseu Alagoano started the match with the kick off. Jardel Fernandez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sidnei Dionísio in the 3rd minute of play. In the 8th minute Eliseu Alagoano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jardel Fernandez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sidnei Dionísio struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Jardel Fernandez didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Al-Fajuth. In the 12th match minute, ITAFUT 4EVER was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Renatinho Urbano to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eliseu Alagoano in the 14th minute of play forced ITAFUT 4EVER's goalkeeper Jardel Fernandez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jardel Fernandez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Severino da Cunha in the 18th minute of the match. After some careless play in the ITAFUT 4EVER defense, Eliseu Alagoano kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jardel Fernandez. The ITAFUT 4EVER fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jardel Fernandez should have stopped the shot. Sidnei Dionísio scored 0-2 in the 24th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jardel Fernandez, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. João Vítor Guimarães made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dé Favoretto in the 32nd minute of play. Jardel Fernandez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eliseu Alagoano, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. 40 minutes into the match, ITAFUT 4EVER's goal looked a bit too open when Sidnei Dionísio came free, but Jardel Fernandez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 44th minute Orlando Mineiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but João Vítor Guimarães saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

ITAFUT 4EVER made a substitution. Rodolfo Cabral replaced Breno Freitas. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and José Augusto Novaes made a kick off. 53 minutes into the game, ITAFUT 4EVER's José Augusto Novaes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. João Vítor Guimarães made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. 60 minutes into the match, ITAFUT 4EVER's goal looked a bit too open when Eliseu Alagoano came free, but Jardel Fernandez reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 62 minutes into the match, Al-Fajuth's goal looked a bit too open when Dé Favoretto came free, but João Vítor Guimarães reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Al-Fajuth made a substitution. Falcão Guedes replaced Gino Motta. In the 68th minute, Renatinho Urbano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jardel Fernandez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abel Vidal in the 69th minute of play. A collision led to Al-Fajuth getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Severino da Cunha hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Al-Fajuth's Evaristo Pernambucano got a free kick in the 79th minute. In the 88th match minute, ITAFUT 4EVER was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Renatinho Urbano to maneuver through the defense. Jardel Fernandez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eliseu Alagoano in the 91st minute of play. Evaristo Pernambucano kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rodolfo Cabral during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, ITAFUT 4EVER's Rodolfo Cabral got a free kick in the 92nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Al-Fajuth's zone, José Augusto Novaes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. João Vítor Guimarães came out of the goal and José Augusto Novaes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Al-Fajuth had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.