Friendly League

Marvel Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) After some careless play in the Divina Comédia FC defense, Esteban Ikatz kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Zhuang Shi Ting. The Divina Comédia FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Zhuang Shi Ting should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hugo Sanchez in the 7th minute of play forced Rafaela FC's goalkeeper Inocencio Veronica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio in the 11th minute of play forced Divina Comédia FC's goalkeeper Zhuang Shi Ting to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Rafaela FC's Esteve Iliana got a free kick in the 11th minute. Inocencio Veronica showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eliézer Cavalcante, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. 21 minutes into the match, Divina Comédia FC's Eliézer Cavalcante sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Inocencio Veronica narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 26th match minute, Divina Comédia FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ian Moraes to maneuver through the defense. In the 28th minute Eliézer Cavalcante shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Inocencio Veronica saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 29th minute, Betão Catarinense hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 32nd minute, Esteban Ikatz made a precise shot to the right of Zhuang Shi Ting. Divina Comédia FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. The audience was convinced that Eliézer Cavalcante's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Inocencio Veronica was relentless in the 35th minute of the game. Esteban Ikatz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 38 minutes into the match, Rafaela FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ian Moraes came free, but Inocencio Veronica reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Rafaela FC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Alex Suhendar hit a great ball. 48 minutes into the game, Divina Comédia FC's Ian Moraes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Inocencio Veronica made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Guaberto Bras to make the kick off. Inocencio Veronica made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ian Moraes in the 54th minute of play. Zhuang Shi Ting took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Inocencio Veronica took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ian Moraes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 69 played minutes Rafaela FC got a freekick which was hit by Alex Suhendar. In the 71st minute of the match Divina Comédia FC got a corner. Rafaela FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Guaberto Bras ran over to the corner to take the kick. Divina Comédia FC's Ian Moraes was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Inocencio Veronica in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hugo Sanchez in the 73rd minute of play forced Rafaela FC's goalkeeper Inocencio Veronica to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rodrigo-Sebastian Palacio recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hugo Sanchez could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Inocencio Veronica made a huge save. Rafaela FC's Inocencio Veronica played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Eliézer Cavalcante in the 84th minute of play. In the 95th minute of the match, Guaberto Bras got a very nice opportunity to score, but Inocencio Veronica was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Divina Comédia FC's Alessandro Castro was substituted for José Araújo. Rafaela FC made a substitution. Ubaldo Lluis replaced Basilio Guillerme. Rafaela FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.