Friendly League

Estádio MegApocalips
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Apocalipse FC's Marcos Rodrigues 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. Don Lalo took the ball and in the 4 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Gianluigi Buffon. Gianluigi Buffon dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Don Lalo in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gianluigi Buffon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 10 minutes into the match, Don Lalo notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Apocalipse FC's Gianluigi Buffon. Gianluigi Buffon was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Don Lalo in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gianluigi Buffon saved Apocalipse FC from getting behind. If Don Lalo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Gianluigi Buffon took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Don Lalo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Apocalipse FC's Nico Alcântara got a free kick in the 15th minute. In the 18th minute, Baltazar Fernandez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Baltazar Fernandez charged in rather forcefully in the 19th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Baltazar Fernandez the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 19 played minutes Apocalipse FC got a freekick which was hit by Baltazar Fernandez. Don Lalo scored 0-3 in the 21st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Gianluigi Buffon, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After having played for 24 minutes, Cordario De la Torre managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. G.E. Juventus FSCMZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cordario De la Torre was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Don Lalo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gianluigi Buffon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 26th minute of play. G.E. Juventus FSCMZ's Don Lalo was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Gianluigi Buffon in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The audience was convinced that Don Lalo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gianluigi Buffon was relentless in the 35th minute of the game. A collision led to G.E. Juventus FSCMZ getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Abelardo Bezerra hit a great ball. Apocalipse FC's Gianluigi Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Don Lalo in the 37th minute of play. Don Lalo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gianluigi Buffon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 39th minute of play. 40 minutes into the match, Apocalipse FC's goal looked a bit too open when Don Lalo came free, but Gianluigi Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 46 minutes into the match, Apocalipse FC's goal looked a bit too open when Abelardo Bezerra came free, but Gianluigi Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Don Lalo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Don Lalo made a kick off. Don Lalo received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Gianluigi Buffon came out and tried to block the shot, but Don Lalo slotted it home off the left post making it 0-4 in the 51st minute. Don Lalo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gianluigi Buffon having to make a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Don Lalo got free with Gianluigi Buffon in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Don Lalo in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gianluigi Buffon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 60th minute, G.E. Juventus FSCMZ's Cordario De la Torre ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Gianluigi Buffon. Gianluigi Buffon yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-5. The crowd rose to their feet as Don Lalo kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Gianluigi Buffon. That made the score 0-6 in the 63 minute of play. G.E. Juventus FSCMZ's Tor Garantos was substituted for Christian Pulisic. G.E. Juventus FSCMZ's Achilleas Stefanakis was substituted for Don Lalo. Gianluigi Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Giuseppe Paes in the 69th minute of play. A collision led to Apocalipse FC getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Patrick Sampaio hit a great ball. Gianluigi Buffon made an important save on a dangerous shot by João Carlos Leite in the 74th minute. Giuseppe Paes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gianluigi Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tor Garantos in the 78th minute of the match. Gianluigi Buffon was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Giuseppe Paes showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-7 in the 79 minute of play. Gianluigi Buffon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Giuseppe Paes in the 83rd minute. 86 minutes into the match, Tor Garantos dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Gianluigi Buffon, 0-8. 91 minutes into the game, G.E. Juventus FSCMZ's Achilleas Stefanakis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gianluigi Buffon made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-9. G.E. Juventus FSCMZ's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.