Friendly League

NEM CT Stadium
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tod Mosley kicked off to start the match. The audience was convinced that Nelsinho Marinho's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Winford Taylor was relentless in the 4th minute of the game. In the 7thth minute of the game Nelsinho Marinho who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but New England Minas's Winford Taylor was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 10th minute, Ronaldo Pirani made a precise shot to the right of Winford Taylor. New England Minas's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Ronaldo Pirani took the ball and in the 19 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Winford Taylor. Winford Taylor dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. After a rather tough play, New England Minas's Toma Nkut got a free kick in the 23rd minute. In the 26thth minute of the game Nelsinho Marinho who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but New England Minas's Winford Taylor was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 31 minutes into the match, Nelsinho Marinho had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Winford Taylor. New England Minas's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Nelsinho Marinho was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. New England Minas's Winford Taylor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Serafim Simão in the 38th minute of play. Winford Taylor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nelsinho Marinho, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Serafim Simão scored 0-4 in the 42nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Winford Taylor, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 46th match minute, Palestra do Interior was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Peder Neira to maneuver through the defense. In the 48th minute, Toma Nkut hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nelsinho Marinho in the 50th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Winford Taylor saved New England Minas from getting behind. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Nelsinho Marinho made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, Nelson Xavier 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. 56 minutes into the match, New England Minas's goal looked a bit too open when Ronaldo Pirani came free, but Winford Taylor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 58th play minutes Nelsinho Marinho shot 0-5, a short shot which went by Winford Taylor and just under the crossbar into goal. 61 minutes into the game, Tobias Herrington was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. New England Minas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Palestra do Interior the free kick. A collision led to New England Minas getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Tobias Herrington hit a great ball. Nelsinho Marinho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Winford Taylor made a huge save. After 65 played minutes Palestra do Interior got a freekick which was hit by Peder Neira. Palestra do Interior made a substitution. Dinei Brito replaced Ronaldo Pirani. After 66 played minutes Palestra do Interior got a freekick which was hit by Peder Neira. 67 minutes into the match, Palestra do Interior's goal looked a bit too open when Tod Mosley came free, but Antônio Carlos Cavalcante reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ulysses Neto charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ulysses Neto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ulysses Neto hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. The supporters of New England Minas booed when Palestra do Interior was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Serafim Simão didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pau Lin-Carlos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Winford Taylor having to interfere. 82 minutes into the game, Serafim Simão was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Palestra do Interior's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave New England Minas the free kick. In the 82nd minute, Serafim Simão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 90 minutes into the match, New England Minas's goalkeeper Winford Taylor had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nelsinho Marinho. Tod Mosley's late challenge caught a Palestra do Interior's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tod Mosley helped the player get up and apologised. Serafim Simão hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. New England Minas's Winford Taylor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dinei Brito in the 95th minute of play. New England Minas's Winford Taylor proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 96th minute of the match, managed to save New England Minas from getting a goal against them. When %teams%'s Nelsinho Marinho was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 0-7 just inside the left pole, 97 minutes into the game. Winford Taylor was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. When the match was over Palestra do Interior could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than New England Minas throughout the match.