Friendly League

Tierra de Campeones
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Dario Hussain made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute Hernán Leandro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Armindo Salgado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Armindo Salgado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Constantino Anaya in the 9th minute of the match. In the 10th minute Joaquim de Barros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruperto Rainerio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 12 minutes had been played when some careless play by Leon Platense's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Álvaro Rezende was slow to take the kick. During this time VB-Team's players had a chance to rest. The goalkeeper smacked the ball away after a great corner, but Luís Caeiro advanced and headed the ball into goal, 0-1 in the 12th minute. Dario Hussain sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Armindo Salgado made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hernán Leandro in the 17th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Hernán Leandro kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Armindo Salgado. That made the score 1-1 in the 18 minute of play. Ruperto Rainerio showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquim de Barros, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joaquim de Barros in the 20th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ruperto Rainerio saved Leon Platense from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joaquim de Barros in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ruperto Rainerio saved Leon Platense from getting behind. The supporters of Leon Platense booed when VB-Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luís Caeiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. The long shot by Matias Sengrat in the 23rd minute really tested Armindo Salgado'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. After 26 played minutes VB-Team got a freekick which was hit by Qiu Sheng Bang. In the 27th minute Constantino Anaya shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Armindo Salgado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 29 minutes into the match, VB-Team's goal looked a bit too open when Bonifacio Salvino came free, but Armindo Salgado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Armindo Salgado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bonifacio Salvino in the 35th minute of the match. Ruperto Rainerio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Caeiro in the 38th minute of play. In the 39th minute of the match VB-Team got a corner. Leon Platense's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Álvaro Rezende ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led VB-Team's Álvaro Rezende to fire away a dangerous shot which Ruperto Rainerio despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After 46 played minutes Leon Platense got a freekick which was hit by João Francisco Vidal. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Joaquim de Barros to strike the kick off in the second half. Ruperto Rainerio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joaquim de Barros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Armindo Salgado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gaafar Carrillo, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. In the 59th minute, César Sampaio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 60th match minute, VB-Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by César Sampaio to maneuver through the defense. In the 61st minute, Dario Hussain ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Armindo Salgado was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. VB-Team made a substitution. Yu Ke Hong replaced Qiu Sheng Bang. Armindo Salgado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bonifacio Salvino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Armindo Salgado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bonifacio Salvino, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Armindo Salgado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaafar Carrillo in the 76th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Traian Hăvârneanu in the 77th minute of play forced Leon Platense's goalkeeper Ruperto Rainerio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Armindo Salgado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dario Hussain, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luís Caeiro in the 86th minute of play forced Leon Platense's goalkeeper Ruperto Rainerio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Matias Sengrat took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 92nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Armindo Salgado. VB-Team's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Many of VB-Team's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. VB-Team may have spent more time on the ball, but Leon Platense were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.