Friendly League

Serra Dourada
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Jardim América FC's Cristiano Senna 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. Kauan Monteiro fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rodolfo Siqueira having to interfere. In the 11th minute, Anselmo Meireles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mauro Rodrigues recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Marcel Gonçalves kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Perivaldo Torres stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Simão Sena's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. Rodolfo Siqueira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristiano Senna, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. With his leg Rodolfo Siqueira managed to avoid a goal in the 20thth minute, when Jardim América FC's Cristiano Senna fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Rodolfo Siqueira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristiano Senna in the 22nd minute of the match. Rodolfo Siqueira was out of position in the 26 minute of play, and Kauan Monteiro capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Kauan Monteiro really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Dráusio de Salles recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A A Arizona's Rodolfo Siqueira proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save A A Arizona from getting a goal against them. After a defensive mix-up in Jardim América FC's zone, Simão Sena stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Perivaldo Torres came out of the goal and Simão Sena tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A A Arizona's Rodolfo Siqueira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristiano Senna in the 41st minute of play. Kauan Monteiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cristiano Senna recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vágner Pitta made a kick off. Cristiano Senna's late challenge caught a A A Arizona's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Cristiano Senna helped the player get up and apologised. In the 52nd minute, Cristiano Senna hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rodolfo Siqueira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kauan Monteiro in the 55th minute of the match. In the 57th minute, Walmir Araújo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kauan Monteiro during the 69th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 69 played minutes Jardim América FC got a freekick which was hit by Kauan Monteiro. When the match clock showed 71 minutes, the score became 2-1 when Cristiano Senna sped through A A Arizona's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Rodolfo Siqueira. In the 74th match minute, Jardim América FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kauan Monteiro to maneuver through the defense. Rodolfo Siqueira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristiano Senna, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. In the 79th minute, Simão Sena ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Perivaldo Torres was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Kauan Monteiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Jardim América FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Kauan Monteiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rodolfo Siqueira breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rodolfo Siqueira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cristiano Senna, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Álvaro de Castro charged in rather forcefully in the 86th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Álvaro de Castro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Álvaro de Castro kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. 94 minutes into the match, A A Arizona's goal looked a bit too open when Cristiano Senna came free, but Rodolfo Siqueira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 95th match minute, Jardim América FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcel Gonçalves to maneuver through the defense. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.