Friendly League

Stadion Saratov
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Andrey Novikov made the kick off which started today's match. Dmitriy Urazov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Francisco Munhoz made a huge save. In the 6th minute, Agostinho Prado got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When Andrey Novikov came up free with the goalie in the 10th minute, the Saratov HC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Andrey Novikov couldn't finish the play. HUMBLE LIONS's Francisco Munhoz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andrey Novikov in the 15th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lucas Sergipano in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Leonid Irdebenev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 27 minutes into the game, Lucas Sergipano cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Leonid Irdebenev was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Semen Berkunov hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. Fabrício Siqueira succeeded in the game's 32nd minute to get real power on a long shot . Saratov HC's Leonid Irdebenev hadn't the time to block the shot which was pasted into the goal, 0-2! In the 45th of the match, Andrey Novikov tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but Francisco Munhoz got in the way and made a wonderful save. In the 46th match minute, Saratov HC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roman Arshavin to maneuver through the defense. 48 minutes into the match, Saratov HC's goal looked a bit too open when Agostinho Prado came free, but Leonid Irdebenev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Agostinho Prado made a kick off. Agostinho Prado recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Lucas Sergipano blasted a shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Leonid Irdebenev having to make a save. After a rather tough play, Saratov HC's Dmitriy Dyadin got a free kick in the 61st minute. Lucas Sergipano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 70 minutes, Dmitriy Urazov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Saratov HC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dmitriy Urazov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 71st minute, Rafinha Gaúcho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Andrey Novikov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 72nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 74th minute, Konstantin Askoldov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Agostinho Prado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leonid Irdebenev having to interfere. Saratov HC's Dmitriy Urazov got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 87 minutes into the match, HUMBLE LIONS's goal looked a bit too open when Andrey Novikov came free, but Francisco Munhoz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Agostinho Prado was extremely unlucky when he, in the 91st minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. HUMBLE LIONS were furious when Hernani Matos was red carded, 93 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 92nd minute, one of HUMBLE LIONS:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for HUMBLE LIONS. In the 95th minute there was a penalty for Saratov HC. Gleb Anikeichik stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Francisco Munhoz. 1-3. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. HUMBLE LIONS walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.