Friendly League

Toca do Lobo
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Figueira SC FSCMZ's Evaristo Meira 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. 3 minutes into the match, Figueira SC FSCMZ's goalkeeper Marcelo Medeiros had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Horácio Pereira. Marcelo Medeiros showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Júlio Eger in the 4th minute of the match. Geovani Borges struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Valdo Catarinense didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Figueira SC FSCMZ. Danilo Marques hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. With 16 minutes on the clock, Maicon do Nascimento commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 16th minute of the game. One of Figueira SC FSCMZ:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of SORRISO E. C.:s goal. Renatinho Rodrigues struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Valdo Catarinense didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Figueira SC FSCMZ. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind SORRISO E. C.'s goalkeeper Valdo Catarinense, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 34thth minute of the game Evaristo Meira who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SORRISO E. C.'s Valdo Catarinense was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Figueira SC FSCMZ's Evaristo Meira in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SORRISO E. C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Marcelo Medeiros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Mendonça, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. When Evandro do Valle came up free with the goalie in the 46th minute, the Figueira SC FSCMZ 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 Evandro do Valle couldn't finish the play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Alberto Mendonça was the one to do the kick off. In the 61st minute Júlio Eger shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelo Medeiros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Figueira SC FSCMZ booed when SORRISO E. C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cláudio Couto didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 64th match minute, SORRISO E. C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cláudio Couto to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Figueira SC FSCMZ booed when SORRISO E. C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reinaldo Marquez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Evaristo Meira recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Afonsinho Donatello during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 79th minute, Afonsinho Donatello hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 81 minutes into the game, Evaristo Meira was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Figueira SC FSCMZ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SORRISO E. C. the free kick. In the 81st minute, Evaristo Meira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Evaristo Meira came up free with the goalie in the 83rd minute, the Figueira SC FSCMZ 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 Evaristo Meira couldn't finish the play. Luiz Guilherme Paiva fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Valdo Catarinense having to interfere. Evaristo Meira in the 91stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Valdo Catarinense, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Mendonça in the 96th minute of play forced Figueira SC FSCMZ's goalkeeper Marcelo Medeiros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Figueira SC FSCMZ walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.