Friendly League

Arena do Grêmio
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Olivier Gilg 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Harold Tronconi in the 3rd minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 4th minute of the match Grêmio RK75 got a corner. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Nilton Lira ran over to the corner to take the kick. Chico Donato showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kaká Brasil in the 6th minute of the match. In the 11th minute, José Augusto Lara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 14 minutes into the game, Grêmio RK75's Harold Tronconi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Chico Donato made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. João Francisco Tinoco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niculae Martinescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. João Francisco Tinoco made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Niculae Martinescu in the 18th minute of play. Harold Tronconi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Chico Donato read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. Harold Tronconi's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 22ndth minute, Chico Donato skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Grêmio RK75 were awarded a corner in the 24th minute after DIPLOMATA FC PAB's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Nilton Lira took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Nilton Lira got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Chico Donato quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. João Francisco Tinoco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from José Augusto Lara, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. If Harold Tronconi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Chico Donato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Harold Tronconi in the 26th minute of play. 35 minutes into the match, Grêmio RK75's goal looked a bit too open when José Augusto Lara came free, but João Francisco Tinoco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Harold Tronconi in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Chico Donato prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Harold Tronconi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Chico Donato was relentless in the 41st minute of the game. João Francisco Tinoco showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Niculae Martinescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Harold Tronconi was the one to do the kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Grêmio RK75's goalkeeper João Francisco Tinoco had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Niculae Martinescu. Chico Donato stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Harold Tronconi's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. Chico Donato stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Harold Tronconi's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. In the 58thth minute of the game Harold Tronconi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. João Francisco Tinoco showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roberto Lopes in the 62nd minute of the match. 68 minutes into the match, Harold Tronconi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Chico Donato. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Harold Tronconi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Joaquín Guzmán hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. In the 82nd match minute, Grêmio RK75 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fernandinho Saraiva to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Grêmio RK75 booed when DIPLOMATA FC PAB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joaquín Guzmán didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Grêmio RK75's João Francisco Tinoco got control of the ball when José Augusto Lara tried to sneak it across the goal line. Grêmio RK75's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.