Friendly League

O Rolão
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Grentino FC's Erasmo Simão 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. Falcão Sampaio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chico Secco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Falcão Sampaio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chico Secco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jânio Paraíba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Erasmo Simão in the 5th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chico Secco in the 12th minute of play forced Grentino FC's goalkeeper Falcão Sampaio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 13th minute Erasmo Simão shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jânio Paraíba saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Falcão Sampaio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amadeu Vergílio in the 14th minute of play. In the 18th match minute, FC VERDE-AMARELO PORCO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roger Medeiros to maneuver through the defense. FC VERDE-AMARELO PORCO's Jânio Paraíba played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erasmo Simão in the 19th minute of play. Grentino FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Bo Edström in the 21st minute. 23 minutes into the match, Grentino FC's goal looked a bit too open when Chico Secco came free, but Falcão Sampaio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match clock showed 24 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Reinaldo Custódio sped through Grentino FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Falcão Sampaio. Falcão Sampaio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mairo Tomat, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 33 minutes into the game, FC VERDE-AMARELO PORCO's Chico Secco nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Falcão Sampaio made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. 38 minutes into the match, Grentino FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alfredão Monteiro came free, but Falcão Sampaio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 41st minute of the match, Joaquin Xacintu tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Jânio Paraíba saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. When Grentino FC's Joaquin Xacintu in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC VERDE-AMARELO PORCO's goalie prevented a goal. In the 45th minute of the match Grentino FC got a corner. FC VERDE-AMARELO PORCO's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Bo Edström ran over to the corner to take the kick.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Chico Secco to make the kick off. Falcão Sampaio stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mairo Tomat's shot from short distance in the 51st minute. If Erasmo Simão had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Joaquin Xacintu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 60th minute, Chico Secco left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC VERDE-AMARELO PORCO fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. Falcão Sampaio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Reinaldo Custódio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joaquin Xacintu in the 69th minute of play forced FC VERDE-AMARELO PORCO's goalkeeper Jânio Paraíba to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 70 minutes into the game, Chico Secco was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC VERDE-AMARELO PORCO's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Grentino FC the free kick. Chico Secco kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. A well-hit corner resulted in Amadeu de Alcântara heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Falcão Sampaio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Reinaldo Custódio, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. 80 minutes into the match, Grentino FC's goalkeeper Falcão Sampaio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mairo Tomat. After 85 played minutes Grentino FC got a freekick which was hit by Amadeu de Alcântara. Amadeu Vergílio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Falcão Sampaio made a huge save. Grentino FC's Falcão Sampaio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amadeu Vergílio in the 92nd minute of play. Gualter Sampaio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The FC VERDE-AMARELO PORCO supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing FC VERDE-AMARELO PORCO would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.