Friendly League

Arena da Liberdade
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) DAMIAN TEAM's Angelo Osasun 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. After 4 played minutes Club Athletico Paulistano got a freekick which was hit by Fabrício de Alcântara. Club Athletico Paulistano's Tony Valadares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Angelo Osasun in the 6th minute of play. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind DAMIAN TEAM's goalkeeper Ermegildo Bixintxo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 9 played minutes DAMIAN TEAM got a freekick which was hit by Angelo Osasun. After a defensive mix-up in Club Athletico Paulistano's zone, Hernan Frances stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tony Valadares came out of the goal and Hernan Frances tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ermegildo Bixintxo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Paulo Ferraz in the 19th minute of the match. After 21 played minutes DAMIAN TEAM got a freekick which was hit by Angelo Osasun. In the 23rd minute, Hernan Frances hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ermegildo Bixintxo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of José Paulo Ferraz's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. In the 32nd match minute, DAMIAN TEAM was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristian Dolcet to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by José Paulo Ferraz in the 37th minute of play forced DAMIAN TEAM's goalkeeper Ermegildo Bixintxo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Club Athletico Paulistano's Tony Valadares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Angelo Osasun in the 42nd minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. José Paulo Ferraz was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling José Paulo Ferraz in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ermegildo Bixintxo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 55th match minute, Club Athletico Paulistano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabrício de Alcântara to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by José Paulo Ferraz in the 57th minute of play forced DAMIAN TEAM's goalkeeper Ermegildo Bixintxo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 61st match minute, Club Athletico Paulistano was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dudu Carneiro to maneuver through the defense. José Paulo Ferraz charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed José Paulo Ferraz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Club Athletico Paulistano's José Paulo Ferraz got a free kick in the 65th minute. When Club Athletico Paulistano's José Paulo Ferraz in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye DAMIAN TEAM's goalie prevented a goal. Ermegildo Bixintxo didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Club Athletico Paulistano's José Paulo Ferraz shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 2-0 in the ordered_time% minute. Ermegildo Bixintxo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Paulo Ferraz in the 76th minute of play. In the 77th match minute, DAMIAN TEAM was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hernan Frances to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, José Paulo Ferraz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club Athletico Paulistano's supporters rose to their feet, but José Paulo Ferraz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ermegildo Bixintxo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Club Athletico Paulistano booed when DAMIAN TEAM was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hernan Frances didn't get a good kick on the ball. José Paulo Ferraz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience was convinced that José Paulo Ferraz's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ermegildo Bixintxo was relentless in the 86th minute of the game. José Paulo Ferraz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 91 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for DAMIAN TEAM! Tony Valadares didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when DAMIAN TEAM's Angelo Osasun shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 4-1 in the ordered_time% minute.