Prized/Friendly Cup

Arena Diplomata FC
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Florian Capasso kicked off to start the match. Mauro-Facundo Buffon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Lopes, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. After 17 played minutes Merusca F&P - CIMZ got a freekick which was hit by Fellipe Capixaba. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Mauro-Facundo Buffon proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to save Merusca F&P - CIMZ from getting a goal against them. 20 minutes had been played when some careless play by Merusca F&P - CIMZ's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Song Xiong Hong was slow to take the kick. During this time DIPLOMATA FC PAB's players had a chance to rest. In the 24th minute the ball was on its way in behind DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 25th minute the ball was on its way in behind Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goalkeeper Mauro-Facundo Buffon, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mauro-Facundo Buffon came out of the goal in the 32nd minute to try and stop a shot by DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Roberto Lopes. But to his dismay, Roberto Lopes quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Mauro-Facundo Buffon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Song Xiong Hong, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Chico Donato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florian Capasso, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. After 45 played minutes Merusca F&P - CIMZ got a freekick which was hit by Fellipe Capixaba. In the 47th match minute, Merusca F&P - CIMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fellipe Capixaba to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Merusca F&P - CIMZ's zone, Roberto Lopes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mauro-Facundo Buffon came out of the goal and Roberto Lopes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Roberto Lopes stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Chico Donato took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Florian Capasso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roberto Lopes in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mauro-Facundo Buffon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mauro-Facundo Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alan Franco in the 61st minute of the match. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Mauro-Facundo Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roberto Lopes in the 63rd minute of play. In the 64th match minute, Merusca F&P - CIMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcinho Sabóia to maneuver through the defense. Marcinho Sabóia kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Alan Franco got a free kick in the 67th minute. Chico Donato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcinho Sabóia in the 69th minute of play. 70 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Olivier Gilg came free, but Mauro-Facundo Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save DIPLOMATA FC PAB from getting a goal against them. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save DIPLOMATA FC PAB from getting a goal against them. Mauro-Facundo Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olivier Gilg in the 81st minute of the match. Mauro-Facundo Buffon showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Song Xiong Hong, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Mauro-Facundo Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olivier Gilg in the 87th minute of play. In the 90th minute Marcinho Sabóia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Chico Donato saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 93 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hélder Fonseca. Chico Donato made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hélder Fonseca in the 96th minute. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. DIPLOMATA FC PAB had won after a very even match.