Friendly League

Arena Palmares
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Túlio Maravilha started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind Palestra do Interior's goalkeeper Antônio Carlos Cavalcante, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ronaldo Pirani charged in rather forcefully in the 10th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ronaldo Pirani the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ronaldo Pirani kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, Palestra do Interior's goal looked a bit too open when João Vítor Sena came free, but Antônio Carlos Cavalcante reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers João Vítor Sena in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Antônio Carlos Cavalcante saved Palestra do Interior from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling João Vítor Sena in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Antônio Carlos Cavalcante prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 19th minute, Luisinho Nogueira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Túlio Maravilha in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Antônio Carlos Cavalcante saved Palestra do Interior from getting behind. Palestra do Interior's Antônio Carlos Cavalcante played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by João Vítor Sena in the 25th minute of play. In the 27th minute, Ronaldo Pirani left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Palestra do Interior fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. 30 minutes into the match, Palestra do Interior's goalkeeper Antônio Carlos Cavalcante had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Luisinho Nogueira. Antônio Carlos Cavalcante made an important save on a dangerous shot by Luisinho Nogueira in the 30th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by João Vítor Sena in the 32nd minute of play forced Palestra do Interior's goalkeeper Antônio Carlos Cavalcante to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Túlio Maravilha scored 1-1 in the 34th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Antônio Carlos Cavalcante, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Palmares Futebol Clube booed when Palestra do Interior was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luisão de Medeiros didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 43rd minute, Alfredo Botelho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Ronaldo Pirani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Nelsinho Marinho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Nelsinho Marinho to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Ronaldo Pirani fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Leonardo Paz, passed just outside the right post. In the 54th minute, Alfredo Botelho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Palmares Futebol Clube's Leonardo Paz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronaldo Pirani in the 57th minute of play. If Nelsinho Marinho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Palestra do Interior's Dinei Brito was substituted for Ronaldo Pirani. Palestra do Interior's Serafim Simão got a good chance for a goal in the 65th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 69th match minute, Palestra do Interior was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Serafim Simão to maneuver through the defense. Nelsinho Marinho who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 74thth minute tested the skills of Leonardo Paz when he managed to save the team from getting behind. With his leg Leonardo Paz managed to avoid a goal in the 74thth minute, when Palestra do Interior's Nelsinho Marinho fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Thomás Maia in the 77th minute of play forced Palestra do Interior's goalkeeper Antônio Carlos Cavalcante to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Pau Lin-Carlos fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Palestra do Interior's protests and gave Pau Lin-Carlos a yellow card for diving instead. In the 82nd match minute, Palestra do Interior was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pau Lin-Carlos to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Túlio Maravilha in the 85th minute of play forced Palestra do Interior's goalkeeper Antônio Carlos Cavalcante to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Palmares Futebol Clube's Gláuber da Costa got a free kick in the 85th minute. 90 minutes into the match, Palmares Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Nelsinho Marinho came free, but Leonardo Paz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Palmares Futebol Clube's Thomás Maia in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Palestra do Interior's goalie prevented a goal. Doni Pimenta's late challenge caught a Palmares Futebol Clube's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Doni Pimenta helped the player get up and apologised. In the 94th minute, Doni Pimenta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Antônio Carlos Cavalcante made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Vítor Sena in the 95th minute of play.