Friendly League

São Januário
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, 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. Duarte de Almeida started the match with the kick off. Vasco FC's Inácio Penha got a good chance for a goal in the 6th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Luís Botelho didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Marquinhos Schmidt went, in the 14th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Wellington Barbosa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Duarte de Almeida, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Vasco FC's Marquinhos Schmidt suffered a torn muscle in his knee after 30 minutes and couldn't finish the game. 31 minutes into the game, Jeremias Duarte was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. União dos 7 FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vasco FC the free kick. Vasco FC's Elias Varela was substituted for Marquinhos Schmidt. The referee gave Vasco FC a penalty, 33 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Gil Motta, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of União dos 7 FC's Luís Botelho. 2-0. When União dos 7 FC's Duarte de Almeida in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vasco FC's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Duarte de Almeida in the 42nd minute of play forced Vasco FC's goalkeeper Wellington Barbosa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Vasco FC's Inácio Penha got a free kick in the 43rd minute. When Duarte de Almeida came up free with the goalie in the 46th minute, the União dos 7 FC 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 Duarte de Almeida couldn't finish the play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Gil Motta made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Vasco FC getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Inácio Penha hit a great ball. Wellington Barbosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Duarte de Almeida in the 63rd minute of play. When União dos 7 FC's Duarte de Almeida in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vasco FC's goalie prevented a goal. Joel Ortiz kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Aírton Garcia hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Gil Motta managed to get in a good position for a shot. Vasco FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Gil Motta was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Luís Botelho breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Wellington Barbosa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Duarte de Almeida in the 71st minute of play. Vasco FC's Wellington Barbosa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save Vasco FC from getting a goal against them. Jairo Saldanha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, União dos 7 FC's Duarte de Almeida got a free kick in the 76th minute. Luís Botelho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gil Motta, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Elias Varela struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Luís Botelho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Vasco FC. União dos 7 FC's Luís Botelho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elias Varela in the 84th minute of play. In the 86th match minute, União dos 7 FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Duarte de Almeida to maneuver through the defense. Inácio Penha hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Jeremias Duarte hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Elias Varela struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Luís Botelho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Vasco FC. Vasco FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of União dos 7 FC for a fine match.