Friendly League

Emirates Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) SORRISO E. C.'s Natã Paraense 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. Estudiantes de La Plata's Nicolas Kepa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Natã Paraense in the 12th minute of play. In the 17th match minute, SORRISO E. C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by André Luís Netto to maneuver through the defense. 23 minutes into the match, SORRISO E. C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Marcos Bilintx came free, but Christiano Arce reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcos Bilintx's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Christiano Arce read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Cléber da Costa hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Natã Paraense scored 0-1 in the 40th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Nicolas Kepa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When SORRISO E. C.'s Cléber da Costa in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Estudiantes de La Plata's goalie prevented a goal. In the 48th minute, Cléber da Costa 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. The Estudiantes de La Plata players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. SORRISO E. C. were winning 0-1.

The wind increased when Rogelio Sotil made the kick off in the second half. 54 minutes into the match, Estudiantes de La Plata's goal looked a bit too open when Cléber da Costa came free, but Nicolas Kepa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Estudiantes de La Plata defense, Cléber da Costa kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Nicolas Kepa. The Estudiantes de La Plata fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Nicolas Kepa should have stopped the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cléber da Costa got free with Nicolas Kepa in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Estudiantes de La Plata booed when SORRISO E. C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edinho de Moraes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rogelio Sotil struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Christiano Arce didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Estudiantes de La Plata. Placido Estefan kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Natã Paraense's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nicolas Kepa was relentless in the 66th minute of the game. When SORRISO E. C.'s Natã Paraense in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Estudiantes de La Plata's goalie prevented a goal. After 69 played minutes Estudiantes de La Plata got a freekick which was hit by Tadeusz Rasialdo. Thanks to some nice moves Cléber da Costa could shoot a difficult shot in the 74th minute, which Nicolas Kepa however easily saved by the left post. Cléber da Costa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Nicolas Kepa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Cléber da Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot. SORRISO E. C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Cléber da Costa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nicolas Kepa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cléber da Costa scored 0-3 in the 80th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Nicolas Kepa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Estudiantes de La Plata booed when SORRISO E. C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diego Toledo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cléber da Costa might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nicolas Kepa. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Cléber da Costa ran back to his position shaking his head. Rogelio Sotil hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. 99 minutes into the match, Estudiantes de La Plata's goalkeeper Nicolas Kepa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cléber da Costa. The SORRISO E. C. players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.