Friendly League

Arraial DMZ
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Diego Velloso started the match with the kick off. With a little luck, Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ's Rene Austin got control of the ball when Fernandinho Novaes tried to sneak it across the goal line. Reinaldo Damião made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcos Lopez in the 7th minute of play. In the 8th minute, Marcos Lopez left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Bai Zhen Kang's late challenge caught a Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bai Zhen Kang helped the player get up and apologised. After 10 played minutes Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ got a freekick which was hit by Bai Zhen Kang. 11 minutes into the game, Luiz Fábio Garcia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ the free kick. Gildo Cordeiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Reinaldo Damião having to interfere. In the 16th minute, Jesus Romero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rene Austin made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Marquinhos Cavalcante sent off a good shot on target. Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s Reinaldo Damião played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcos Lopez in the 19th minute of play. 21 minutes had been played when some careless play by Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ciro Miranda was slow to take the kick. During this time Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ's players had a chance to rest. 22 minutes into the match, Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ's goalkeeper Rene Austin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Diego Velloso. A collision led to Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Marcos Lopez hit a great ball. The long shot by Benedito Sampaio in the 27th minute really tested Rene Austin's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 29th minute, Bernardo Valladares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 30 minutes into the match, Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s goal looked a bit too open when Marcos Lopez came free, but Reinaldo Damião reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 40 minutes into the match, Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ's goalkeeper Rene Austin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Raimundo Félix. Luiz Fábio Garcia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 44th minute of the match, but Rene Austin made a huge save. Jesus Romero sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

In the 54th minute, Benedito Sampaio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rene Austin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raimundo Félix, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. The supporters of Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- booed when Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bai Zhen Kang didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 60 minutes, Gildo Cordeiro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ and the Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 63rd minute Gildo Cordeiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Reinaldo Damião saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Bernardo Valladares hit a great ball. After 66 minutes, Michel Velasco mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ and the Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 66th match minute, Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Michel Velasco to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ booed when Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bernardo Valladares didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ's Marcos Lopez in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s goalie prevented a goal. 71 minutes into the game, Fernandinho Novaes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ the free kick. Fernandinho Novaes kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. After having played for 76 minutes, Jesus Romero managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jesus Romero was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jesus Romero hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. A collision led to Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Luciano Bittencourt hit a great ball. When Marcos Lopez came up free with the goalie in the 86th minute, the Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ 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 Marcos Lopez couldn't finish the play. Atletico Natalense FC-DMZ's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.