Friendly League

Estádio Arthur Leite
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) After some careless play in the Caatiba MZC defense, Baturhan Oytun kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ergo Muro. The Caatiba MZC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ergo Muro should have stopped the shot. Hector Garofalis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iurie Chiriacescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Niceto Ihazintu got free with Iurie Chiriacescu in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Baturhan Oytun in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ergo Muro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Niceto Ihazintu might have been able to make a better finish in the 23rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Iurie Chiriacescu. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Niceto Ihazintu ran back to his position shaking his head. 23 minutes into the match, PIAUÍ FC's goalkeeper Iurie Chiriacescu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Niceto Ihazintu. In the 26th minute Guga Trancoso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ergo Muro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Caatiba MZC's Ergo Muro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guga Trancoso in the 31st minute of play. In the 34th minute, Mete Gøl ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ergo Muro was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. Niceto Ihazintu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Iurie Chiriacescu having to make a save. Ergo Muro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baturhan Oytun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Caatiba MZC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. PIAUÍ FC were winning 0-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Niceto Ihazintu to make the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Niceto Ihazintu in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Iurie Chiriacescu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 53 minutes into the match, Caatiba MZC's goalkeeper Ergo Muro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mete Gøl. Ergo Muro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mete Gøl in the 53rd minute. In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind PIAUÍ FC's goalkeeper Iurie Chiriacescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 54th minute, Niceto Ihazintu ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Iurie Chiriacescu was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. In the 57th match minute, Caatiba MZC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jorge Henrique to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot by Demis Katsarolidis from long distance, 57 minutes into the match, got Ergo Muro's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. 63 minutes into the game, Niceto Ihazintu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Iurie Chiriacescu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 66th minute Guga Trancoso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ergo Muro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Iurie Chiriacescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Niceto Ihazintu in the 74th minute of play. In the 75th minute Mete Gøl shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ergo Muro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 76th match minute, PIAUÍ FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Baturhan Oytun to maneuver through the defense. PIAUÍ FC made a substitution. Vladimir de Sena replaced Mete Gøl. The supporters of Caatiba MZC booed when PIAUÍ FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baturhan Oytun didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 84 in the game by Baturhan Oytun from a close distance when the talented Ergo Muro managed to make a qualified save. Caatiba MZC's players were relieved. With a little luck, Caatiba MZC's Ergo Muro got control of the ball when Baturhan Oytun tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 89 minutes, Guga Trancoso mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the PIAUÍ FC and the Caatiba MZC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Caatiba MZC booed when PIAUÍ FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Guga Trancoso didn't get a good kick on the ball. Niceto Ihazintu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 91 minutes into the match, PIAUÍ FC's goal looked a bit too open when Niceto Ihazintu came free, but Iurie Chiriacescu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 94 minutes had been played when some careless play by Caatiba MZC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Renato Sá was slow to take the kick. During this time PIAUÍ FC's players had a chance to rest. PIAUÍ FC were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.