Friendly League

Arena do Urubu
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Santa Maradona's Rodolfo Cordeiro 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. Jonathan Errapel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Válbson de Alcântara in the 4th minute of play. Aírton de Lima made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Transito in the 6th minute of play. After 9 played minutes Motta Futebol Clube got a freekick which was hit by Dudu Hermes. Jonathan Errapel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Válbson de Alcântara, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. Válbson de Alcântara's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jonathan Errapel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodolfo Cordeiro in the 21st minute of play forced Motta Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Aírton de Lima to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aírton de Lima showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodolfo Cordeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. In the 24th minute Rodolfo Cordeiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aírton de Lima saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rodolfo Cordeiro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aírton de Lima read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. Santa Maradona's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Válbson de Alcântara 31 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. After 35 played minutes Santa Maradona got a freekick which was hit by Cecilio Beltxe. The audience thought a goal was coming when Válbson de Alcântara got free with Jonathan Errapel in the 36th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Válbson de Alcântara got free with Jonathan Errapel in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Aírton de Lima took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wei Kang Hai, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Rodolfo Cordeiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Válbson de Alcântara made a kick off. In the 51st match minute, Motta Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luizão Domingues to maneuver through the defense. Válbson de Alcântara struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Jonathan Errapel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Motta Futebol Clube. Xie Ao kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Válbson de Alcântara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Jonathan Errapel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xie Ao, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Válbson de Alcântara fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jonathan Errapel having to interfere. If Válbson de Alcântara had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 68 minutes into the game, Ratan Ayala was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Santa Maradona's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Motta Futebol Clube the free kick. After 68 played minutes Santa Maradona got a freekick which was hit by Ratan Ayala. Danilo Arantes made a great header on Motta Futebol Clube's corner, it was just that Santa Maradona's Jonathan Errapel managed to reach the ball for a save. 75 minutes into the match, Motta Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Aírton de Lima had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Miguel Transito. When Válbson de Alcântara came up free with the goalie in the 77th minute, the Motta Futebol Clube fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Válbson de Alcântara couldn't finish the play. Haroldo Martxot charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Haroldo Martxot the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Aírton de Lima showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miguel Transito, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Miguel Transito could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Aírton de Lima made a huge save. With an all-out effort, Santa Maradona's Aírton de Lima threw himself towards the right post 85 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Rodolfo Cordeiro, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Motta Futebol Clube's Lu Ladron was substituted for Artur Sabóia. In the 88th match minute, Motta Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danilo Arantes to maneuver through the defense. When the referee blew the final whistle, Motta Futebol Clube could leave the field as winners, despite Santa Maradona having more of the ball for most of the match.