Friendly League

Arena Saruê
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Naldo de Alcântara made the kick off which started today's match. In the 6th match minute, Rio Verde F.C CIMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Naldo de Alcântara to maneuver through the defense. Betão Senna charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Betão Senna the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Betão Senna hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. A hard shot by David Loureiro from long distance, 13 minutes into the match, got Paulo de Mendonça's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. After a defensive mix-up in Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's zone, Artur Sergipano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paulo de Mendonça came out of the goal and Artur Sergipano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's Cleiton Cosme quite brazenly broke a throw-in by David Loureiro, made in the 21st minute of the game. After 36 minutes, Luizinho Neves mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rio Verde F.C CIMZ and the AF CERRADO players grew even worse after the yellow card. In a very dangerous position, a player in Rio Verde F.C CIMZ fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 35th minute. Penalty! Nestor Cordeiro shot the penalty kick right outside the post. A collision led to Rio Verde F.C CIMZ getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Betão Senna hit a great ball. During the 39th minute of the match Luizinho Neves completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Luizinho Neves a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of AF CERRADO booed when Rio Verde F.C CIMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 40 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luizinho Neves didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 42nd minute, David Loureiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's Paulo de Mendonça played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Arí Motta in the 52nd minute of play. AF CERRADO's Nestor Cordeiro was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Paulo de Mendonça in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. A collision led to Rio Verde F.C CIMZ getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Cleiton Cosme hit a great ball. Cesinha Mazza lost his temper 58 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Paulo de Mendonça had in the 60thth minute some difficulties stopping Nestor Cordeiro's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The excitement rose when AF CERRADO's Nestor Cordeiro after 60 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 1-0. Paulo de Mendonça took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arí Motta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Artur Sergipano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's zone, Artur Sergipano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paulo de Mendonça came out of the goal and Artur Sergipano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's Naldo de Alcântara got a free kick in the 85th minute. When Alan Moraes fell near the penalty area in the 86th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's protests and gave Alan Moraes a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's Alan Moraes got a free kick in the 86th minute. Paulo de Mendonça took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Artur Sergipano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Rio Verde F.C CIMZ getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Joélson Donatello hit a great ball. A collision led to Rio Verde F.C CIMZ getting a freekick after 97 minutes play. Naldo de Alcântara hit a great ball.