Friendly League

Estádio Rei Pelé
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Vanadio F.C.'s Jakob Pernambucano 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Christiano Trevisan during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Kaká Sampaio hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. The supporters of Morro Grande E.C booed when Vanadio F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christian Arratia didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 13th minute of the match Jorge Sá sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Esteban Aleson skillfully saved the ball. 20 minutes into the game, Vanadio F.C.'s Jakob Pernambucano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. José Pedro Abraão made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Ronaldinho Meira's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 25thth minute, Esteban Aleson skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When Vanadio F.C.'s Michael Curiel in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Morro Grande E.C's goalie prevented a goal. Pedro Paulo Costa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Esteban Aleson having to interfere. Esteban Aleson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leonel Donatello in the 32nd minute of the match. Michael Curiel scored 0-2 in the 41st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of José Pedro Abraão, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. José Pedro Abraão showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Michael Curiel in the 45th minute of the match. After 46 played minutes Morro Grande E.C got a freekick which was hit by José Augusto Travassos. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ronaldinho Meira made a kick off. The supporters of Vanadio F.C. booed when Morro Grande E.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elói Penha didn't get a good kick on the ball. A long shot from Feo Lluberas in the 55th minute of play was well struck, but José Pedro Abraão made a really good save at the right post. Ronaldinho Meira struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Esteban Aleson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Morro Grande E.C. Tomás Magalhães hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Michael Curiel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. José Pedro Abraão tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jorge Sá hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jakob Pernambucano got free with José Pedro Abraão in the 79th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 80th match minute, Morro Grande E.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elói Penha to maneuver through the defense. Leonel Donatello kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. In the 85th minute, Jakob Pernambucano left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Vanadio F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. José Pedro Abraão made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jakob Pernambucano in the 92nd minute. Vanadio F.C.'s players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.