Friendly League

Monumental do Bonfim
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Carlos Alberto Soares got the match started through his kick off. Olivier Dubs showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlos Alberto Soares in the 6th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rodrigo Garro in the 13th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Reko Nybacka prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The corner led BEST FABIO F.C.'s Rodrigo Garro to fire away a dangerous shot which Reko Nybacka despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, BEST FABIO F.C.'s Vicente Dantas got a free kick in the 19th minute. Olivier Dubs showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlos Alberto Soares in the 24th minute of the match. Fritz Berghmans recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carlos Alberto Soares in the 31st minute of play forced BEST FABIO F.C.'s goalkeeper Olivier Dubs to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Catugi FC's Carlos Alberto Soares in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye BEST FABIO F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. 36 minutes into the match, BEST FABIO F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Walmir Pombal came free, but Olivier Dubs reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Catugi FC were awarded a corner in the 38th minute after BEST FABIO F.C.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Vicente Valladares took the corner. After taking down the ball on Catugi FC's corner Vicente Valladares fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Olivier Dubs quite easily take care of the ball. BEST FABIO F.C.'s Olivier Dubs played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlos Alberto Soares in the 44th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fritz Berghmans was the one to do the kick off. Olivier Dubs made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Carlos Alberto Soares in the 51st minute of play. In the 51st match minute, BEST FABIO F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edu Linares to maneuver through the defense. In the 55th match minute, BEST FABIO F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vicente Dantas to maneuver through the defense. Reko Nybacka was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Fritz Berghmans showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 63 minute of play. If Fritz Berghmans had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Reko Nybacka made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fritz Berghmans in the 66th minute. BEST FABIO F.C.'s Olivier Dubs played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carlos Alberto Soares in the 70th minute of play. 71 minutes into the match, Catugi FC's goalkeeper Reko Nybacka had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fritz Berghmans. Reko Nybacka showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fritz Berghmans, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. In the 85th match minute, BEST FABIO F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexandre Xande to maneuver through the defense. BEST FABIO F.C.'s Gino de Brito was substituted for Rodrigo Garro. In the 86th match minute, BEST FABIO F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexandre Xande to maneuver through the defense. BEST FABIO F.C. were furious when Vicente Dantas was red carded, 87 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 87th minute of the game. One of BEST FABIO F.C.:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Catugi FC:s goal. Vicente Valladares placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Gino de Brito took the ball and in the 96 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Reko Nybacka. Reko Nybacka dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-2. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.