Friendly League

NEM CT Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 6thth minute of the game Aníbal Alagoano who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but New England Minas's Jeremy Nicholas was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aníbal Alagoano in the 7th minute of play forced New England Minas's goalkeeper Jeremy Nicholas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Tony Pacheco came free with the goalkeeper in the 9th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and David Seaman could save by the left post. In the 10th minute of the match New England Minas got a corner. Jenipapo SC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Glen Conklin ran over to the corner to take the kick. New England Minas's Glen Conklin was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but David Seaman in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 18 minutes into the match, Jenipapo SC's goal looked a bit too open when Tony Pacheco came free, but David Seaman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. David Seaman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tony Pacheco, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. New England Minas's Jeremy Nicholas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Raphael Cunha in the 21st minute of play. David Seaman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tony Pacheco, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. 24 minutes had been played when some careless play by Jenipapo SC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Glen Conklin was slow to take the kick. During this time New England Minas's players had a chance to rest. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vinicio Junior, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 27th minute of the match Jenipapo SC got a corner. New England Minas's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Arsenio Gipuzkoa ran over to the corner to take the kick. After 28 played minutes Jenipapo SC got a freekick which was hit by Aníbal Alagoano. Pompiliu Poalelungi hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Tony Pacheco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jeremy Nicholas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vinicio Junior in the 33rd minute of play. David Seaman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tony Pacheco in the 39th minute of the match. Jeremy Nicholas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zé Carlos Monteiro in the 40th minute of play. David Seaman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from António Nóbrega, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. When Roman Major fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored New England Minas's protests and gave Roman Major a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to New England Minas getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Roman Major hit a great ball. Vinicio Junior recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Edgardo Silva made a kick off. David Seaman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgardo Silva in the 53rd minute of the match. The supporters of Jenipapo SC booed when New England Minas was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oscar Nordmark didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Vinicio Junior had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience was convinced that Vinicio Junior's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jeremy Nicholas was relentless in the 65th minute of the game. If Tony Pacheco had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. New England Minas's Tio Lio was substituted for Edgardo Silva. In the 69th match minute, Jenipapo SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arsenio Gipuzkoa to maneuver through the defense. After 70 played minutes, New England Minas's Glen Conklin shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper David Seaman came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in New England Minas reached it. 71 minutes into the match, Raphael Cunha had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jeremy Nicholas. New England Minas's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Raphael Cunha was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 75 minutes into the game, Antonio Valente was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. New England Minas's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Jenipapo SC the free kick. Antonio Valente kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. In the 86thth minute of the game Tio Lio who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Jenipapo SC's David Seaman was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 87 played minutes New England Minas got a freekick which was hit by António Nóbrega. Jeremy Nicholas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aníbal Alagoano in the 88th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Jenipapo SC's Maurício Arósio got a free kick in the 92nd minute. David Seaman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tony Pacheco in the 93rd minute of the match. Jenipapo SC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.