Friendly League

Gigante da Beira-Mar
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Coritiba Foot Ball Club's Thiago Machado started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Alvaro Rudolfo made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Gustavo Salles sent off a good shot on target. Coritiba Foot Ball Club's Alvaro Rudolfo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save Coritiba Foot Ball Club from getting a goal against them. Coritiba Foot Ball Club's Alvaro Rudolfo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jaime Rodrigues in the 8th minute of play. Coritiba Foot Ball Club's defense didn't have a chance, in the 10th minute, when Edgar Souto scored to the left of an out of position Alvaro Rudolfo, making the score, 1-0. 15 minutes into the match, Inter Gala's goal looked a bit too open when Thiago Machado came free, but Eduardo Baiano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eduardo Baiano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thiago Machado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 25th minute, Thiago Machado left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Coritiba Foot Ball Club fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. With a little luck, Coritiba Foot Ball Club's Alvaro Rudolfo got control of the ball when Edgar Souto tried to sneak it across the goal line. 30 minutes into the match, Coritiba Foot Ball Club's goalkeeper Alvaro Rudolfo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edgar Souto. Alvaro Rudolfo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Richard Mendonça in the 32nd minute. Eduardo Baiano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Thiago Machado in the 36th minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Inter Gala's Heinz Stalder was substituted for Jaime Rodrigues. Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Heinz Stalder to make the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustavo Salles in the 62nd minute of play forced Coritiba Foot Ball Club's goalkeeper Alvaro Rudolfo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 64 played minutes Coritiba Foot Ball Club got a freekick which was hit by Thiago Machado. Eduardo Baiano stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Thiago Machado's shot from short distance in the 68th minute. The supporters of Inter Gala booed when Coritiba Foot Ball Club was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wawrzyniec Gargasz didn't get a good kick on the ball. Inter Gala made a substitution. Dênis Cavalcante replaced Alfredão Brasil. Wawrzyniec Gargasz kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. When Inter Gala's Richard Mendonça in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Coritiba Foot Ball Club's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Thiago Machado in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eduardo Baiano saved Inter Gala from getting behind. 80 minutes into the match, Inter Gala's goal looked a bit too open when Thiago Machado came free, but Eduardo Baiano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Inter Gala's Eduardo Baiano proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Inter Gala from getting a goal against them. After having played for 89 minutes, Evaristo Montenegro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Coritiba Foot Ball Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Evaristo Montenegro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 94 minutes, Thiago Machado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Coritiba Foot Ball Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Thiago Machado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.