Friendly League

Estadio Balas FC
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cees Klein made the kick off which started today's match. Balas F.C.'s Isidro Madureira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albino Cugat in the 3rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albino Cugat in the 4th minute of play forced Balas F.C.'s goalkeeper Isidro Madureira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 10 minutes Balas F.C.'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Daniel Correia who took care of the corner kick. Angelo Assunção recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. MACAU. F.C's Anselmo Gama played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cees Klein in the 28th minute of play. Anselmo Gama made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cees Klein in the 28th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Angelo Assunção in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Isidro Madureira saved Balas F.C. from getting behind. The audience thought a goal was coming when Angel Cordarrel got free with Anselmo Gama in the 35th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The MACAU. F.C fans' excitement grew in the 44th match minute when MACAU. F.C's Albino Cugat looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Angelo Assunção was the one to do the kick off. Isidro Madureira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Angelo Assunção in the 51st minute of play. In the 51stth minute of the game Angelo Assunção who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Balas F.C.'s Isidro Madureira was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Isidro Madureira made a fantastic save in the 52nd minute, when Angelo Assunção sent off a good shot on target. In the 53rd match minute, MACAU. F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Angelo Assunção to maneuver through the defense. MACAU. F.C's Lourenço Vilanova was substituted for Daniel Correia. An unexpectedly hard shot by Angelo Assunção in the 59th minute of play forced Balas F.C.'s goalkeeper Isidro Madureira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jamel Belcher charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jamel Belcher the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 66 minutes, Angelo Assunção made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. Balas F.C.'s Isidro Madureira tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. MACAU. F.C's Cristiano Pelé was substituted for Albino Cugat. Isidro Madureira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Angelo Assunção's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. In the 78th minute Krasimir Balakov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anselmo Gama saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Isidro Madureira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristiano Pelé, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Isidro Madureira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristiano Pelé, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 89 minutes Balas F.C.'s defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Bater Pivetta who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on MACAU. F.C's corner Şükrü Yazargil fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Isidro Madureira quite easily take care of the ball. After having played for 92 minutes, Angelo Assunção managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MACAU. F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Angelo Assunção was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The Balas F.C. fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. MACAU. F.C were clearly better and deserved to take the win.