Friendly League

SC Braga Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Evaristo Meira kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Geovani Borges in the 3rd minute of play forced SC Braga's goalkeeper Adelino Coelho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Adelino Coelho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Evaristo Meira in the 9th minute of the match. 9 minutes into the game, Evaristo Meira cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Adelino Coelho was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 11 played minutes SC Braga got a freekick which was hit by Teófilo Azevedo. Pedro Avelar kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. SC Braga's Adelino Coelho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Renatinho Rodrigues in the 13th minute of play. The supporters of SC Braga booed when Figueira SC FSCMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luís Fabiano Félix didn't get a good kick on the ball. Evandro Figueiras took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 17th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Marcelo Medeiros. Figueira SC FSCMZ's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Evandro Figueiras's shot from long distance was a real pearl which went to the right and just passed Marcelo Medeiros - 1-1 was put on the score board in the 17th minute. Danilo Marques hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. In the 26th match minute, SC Braga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Caetano Coutinho to maneuver through the defense. Adelino Coelho showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Geovani Borges in the 27th minute of the match. A collision led to Figueira SC FSCMZ getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Renatinho Rodrigues hit a great ball. SC Braga's Adelino Coelho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Geovani Borges in the 40th minute of play. In the 47th minute, Danilo Marques hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Pedro Pinho was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the game, one of Figueira SC FSCMZ:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Figueira SC FSCMZ:s Marcelo Medeiros showed great skill when he stopped Evandro Figueiras:s penalty. In the 53rd match minute, Figueira SC FSCMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Afonsinho Donatello to maneuver through the defense. Adelino Coelho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Geovani Borges, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 60th match minute, SC Braga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pedro Pinho to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, SC Braga's Pedro Pinho got a free kick in the 62nd minute. In the 63rd minute, Evaristo Meira got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Marcelo Medeiros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedro Pinho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, SC Braga's Alexandrino Bessa got a free kick in the 74th minute. Luiz Guilherme Paiva recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Pedro Avelar kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Luiz Guilherme Paiva managed to get in a good position for a shot. Figueira SC FSCMZ's supporters rose to their feet, but Luiz Guilherme Paiva was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adelino Coelho breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 85 minutes into the match, Figueira SC FSCMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Fabrício Monteiro came free, but Marcelo Medeiros reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 89 played minutes Figueira SC FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by Luiz Guilherme Paiva. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luiz Guilherme Paiva in the 92nd minute of play forced SC Braga's goalkeeper Adelino Coelho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 95 played minutes SC Braga got a freekick which was hit by Teófilo Azevedo. SC Braga's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.