Friendly League

Gigante da Beira-Mar
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) FC Koper's Claudio Brkić 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. Bine Šercelj made a fantastic save in the 4th minute, when Ricardinho de Souza sent off a good shot on target. After a rather tough play, FC Koper's Izidor Brinšek got a free kick in the 5th minute. In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Koper's goalkeeper Bine Šercelj, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a little luck, FC Koper's Bine Šercelj got control of the ball when Mauro Pombal tried to sneak it across the goal line. Bine Šercelj was out of position in the 17 minute of play, and Armandinho Queiroz capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Armandinho Queiroz really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. In the 20th minute Claudio Brkić shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Olívio Abraão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 21st minute, Víktor Passos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tales Alvarenga's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bine Šercelj read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 29th minute of play. Bine Šercelj took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ademar Figueiredo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Inter Gala's Mauro Pombal in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Koper's goalie prevented a goal. 38 minutes into the match, Inter Gala's goal looked a bit too open when Claudio Brkić came free, but Olívio Abraão reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

In the 54th minute, Marino Gregorič hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC Koper's Bine Šercelj played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ricardinho de Souza in the 55th minute of play. The referee felt a red card was in order, 56 minutes into the game, when Gaj Ožbolt put in a rough tackle. Gaj Ožbolt hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Džerfi Škrinjar during the 58th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Inter Gala booed when FC Koper was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Džerfi Škrinjar didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mauro Pombal in the 58th minute of play forced FC Koper's goalkeeper Bine Šercelj to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Claudio Brkić's late challenge caught a Inter Gala's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Claudio Brkić helped the player get up and apologised. Bine Šercelj took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ricardinho de Souza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bine Šercelj stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Víktor Passos's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. In the 72nd minute, Ricardinho de Souza made a precise shot to the right of Bine Šercelj. FC Koper's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. When Inter Gala's Ricardinho de Souza in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Koper's goalie prevented a goal. In the 82nd match minute, Inter Gala was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ademar Figueiredo to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Inter Gala had won after a very even match.