Friendly League

Arena Bucéfalos
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ernani Mesquita kicked off to start the match. Vitório Mendes's late challenge caught a Bucéfalo FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Vitório Mendes helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Clube Atlético Mineiro's Vitório Mendes got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Abelardo Saraiva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Faustão Amaral, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 13 minutes into the match, Bucéfalo FC's goal looked a bit too open when Vitório Mendes came free, but Abelardo Saraiva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Abelardo Saraiva showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernani Mesquita, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. 14 minutes into the match, Jude Bellingham had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Abelardo Saraiva. Bucéfalo FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jude Bellingham was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Abelardo Saraiva made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jude Bellingham in the 18th minute of play. Abelardo Saraiva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ernani Mesquita, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abelardo Saraiva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jude Bellingham in the 28th minute of the match. 32 minutes in the game, Nico Godoi fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Natanael Nascimento having to interfere. Vitório Mendes hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. After 38 minutes, Ernani Mesquita made it 0-3 with a short kick to the right side. Bucéfalo FC's Abelardo Saraiva tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Alfredão da Costa kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Nico Godoi kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mazinho Damião was the one to do the kick off. Jude Bellingham sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 54 minutes, Faustão Amaral managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Clube Atlético Mineiro's supporters crossed their fingers, but Faustão Amaral was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dadá Britto kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. After 61 minutes, Vítor Coelho mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Clube Atlético Mineiro and the Bucéfalo FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 61st match minute, Clube Atlético Mineiro was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vítor Coelho to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jude Bellingham got free with Abelardo Saraiva in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Natanael Nascimento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rodrigo Nunes in the 68th minute of the match. The supporters of Clube Atlético Mineiro booed when Bucéfalo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Vítor Nogueira didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 77th minute, Alfredão da Costa got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When Rodrigo Nunes fell near the penalty area in the 88th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bucéfalo FC's protests and gave Rodrigo Nunes a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Bucéfalo FC's Rodrigo Nunes got a free kick in the 88th minute. Clube Atlético Mineiro's Vítor Coelho got his second yellow card of the match in the 90th minute. The referee ordered Vítor Coelho off the ground. Vítor Coelho kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Clube Atlético Mineiro's Lenílson Bertassi got a free kick in the 95th minute. After 96 played minutes Clube Atlético Mineiro got a freekick which was hit by Alfredão da Costa.