Friendly League

Estádio Monica
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Garphyttan's Rähim Sterling 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. Wanderson Freire showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rähim Sterling, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Wanderson Freire made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rähim Sterling in the 7th minute of play. A collision led to UMBRELLA CORPORATION™ getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Pedrão Marquez hit a great ball. 11 minutes into the match, Garphyttan's goalkeeper Erik Skog had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tomás Rosado. The audience was convinced that Viktor Albäck's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Wanderson Freire was relentless in the 13th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arnaldo Vergílio in the 16th minute of play forced Garphyttan's goalkeeper Erik Skog to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th minute of the match Tomás Rosado shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Erik Skog showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The supporters of UMBRELLA CORPORATION™ booed when Garphyttan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Philipp Konermann didn't get a good kick on the ball. 23 minutes into the game, Garphyttan's Rähim Sterling nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Wanderson Freire made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 26th minute Jos Verduin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Erik Skog saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Erik Skog took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jos Verduin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wanderson Freire took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Donato de Salles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rähim Sterling struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Wanderson Freire didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Garphyttan. Erik Skog was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Arnaldo Vergílio showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 32 minute of play. Viktor Albäck received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Wanderson Freire tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jos Verduin to strike the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in UMBRELLA CORPORATION™'s zone, Viktor Albäck stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Wanderson Freire came out of the goal and Viktor Albäck tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 53rd minute, Philipp Konermann hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 55th minute, Jos Verduin made a precise shot to the right of Erik Skog. Garphyttan's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. 59 minutes into the match, UMBRELLA CORPORATION™'s goal looked a bit too open when Viktor Albäck came free, but Wanderson Freire reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Garphyttan defense, Tomás Rosado kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Erik Skog. The Garphyttan fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Erik Skog should have stopped the shot. 64 minutes into the game, Garphyttan's Donato de Salles nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Wanderson Freire made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-2. A hard shot 68 in the game by Rähim Sterling from a close distance when the talented Wanderson Freire managed to make a qualified save. UMBRELLA CORPORATION™'s players were relieved. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jos Verduin in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Erik Skog saved Garphyttan from getting behind. In the 71st minute, Gražvydas Pakula hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Garphyttan's Algot Ahlfors was substituted for Viktor Albäck. A collision led to Garphyttan getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Gražvydas Pakula hit a great ball. Erik Skog showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jos Verduin, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Erik Skog showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnaldo Vergílio, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Erik Skog made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arnaldo Vergílio in the 83rd minute of play. In the 86th minute Algot Ahlfors shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wanderson Freire saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 88 minutes into the match, UMBRELLA CORPORATION™'s goal looked a bit too open when Algot Ahlfors came free, but Wanderson Freire reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. UMBRELLA CORPORATION™'s Wanderson Freire played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albin Bergström in the 90th minute of play. Thanks to some nice moves Rähim Sterling could shoot a difficult shot in the 94th minute, which Wanderson Freire however easily saved by the left post. Wanderson Freire made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Algot Ahlfors in the 95th minute of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The UMBRELLA CORPORATION™ fans cheered their team off the field, for while Garphyttan had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.