Friendly League

Arena do Grêmio
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Pipis Karapatakis made the kick off which started today's match. Ruben Wilza made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pipis Karapatakis in the 3rd minute. 6 minutes into the match, Grêmio FBPA's Pipis Karapatakis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ruben Wilza narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 7th minute of the match Grêmio FBPA got a corner. Liverpool Fans's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Alberto Estevon ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led to Grêmio FBPA's Nestor Leão getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Grêmio FBPA's Pipis Karapatakis got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 18 minutes into the game, Pipis Karapatakis lined in a short shot 1-0 behind a frustrated Ruben Wilza. Pipis Karapatakis struck a weak shot in the 25th minute. Ruben Wilza didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Grêmio FBPA. Antonio Mundo kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. In the 29th minute, Pipis Karapatakis 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. Ruben Wilza showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pipis Karapatakis, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. 35 minutes into the match, Grêmio FBPA's Pipis Karapatakis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ruben Wilza narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 35th minute, Grêmio FBPA's Pipis Karapatakis ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Ruben Wilza. Ruben Wilza yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. After 38 minutes of play, Liverpool Fans's Godfredo Mel made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Jardel Sanches was left in no man's land by his defense there! 42 minutes into the match, Liverpool Fans's Edmundo Terra sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jardel Sanches narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Jardel Sanches showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Godfredo Mel in the 46th minute of the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Velichko Rakadzhiev made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Grêmio FBPA's goal looked a bit too open when Velichko Rakadzhiev came free, but Jardel Sanches reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pipis Karapatakis struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Ruben Wilza didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Grêmio FBPA. After 60 minutes of play, Grêmio FBPA's Pipis Karapatakis made it 3-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ruben Wilza was left in no man's land by his defense there! 64 minutes into the game, Pipis Karapatakis cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-1. Ruben Wilza was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 72ndth minute of the game Pipis Karapatakis who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Liverpool Fans's Ruben Wilza was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Liverpool Fans booed when Grêmio FBPA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pipis Karapatakis didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 87th match minute, Grêmio FBPA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pipis Karapatakis to maneuver through the defense. Ruben Wilza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pipis Karapatakis in the 96th minute of play. 97 minutes into the match, Grêmio FBPA's Pipis Karapatakis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ruben Wilza narrowly saved just below the crossbar. There was no doubt that Grêmio FBPA were the better team. Grêmio FBPA's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.