Friendly League

Estádio Jenipapão
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) AJ Juventus FC's Alkinoos Margaritas 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. David Seaman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Duško Zambata, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. After 4 minutes of play, AJ Juventus FC's Duško Zambata made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. David Seaman was left in no man's land by his defense there! With a little luck, AJ Juventus FC's Mambru Puertas got control of the ball when Aníbal Alagoano tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cosme Reno in the 13th minute of play forced Jenipapo SC's goalkeeper David Seaman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th minute Cosme Reno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but David Seaman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Raphael Cunha could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Mambru Puertas made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Duško Zambata in the 30th minute of play forced Jenipapo SC's goalkeeper David Seaman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Vinicio Junior had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. David Seaman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Duško Zambata, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Raphael Cunha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jenipapo SC's David Seaman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alkinoos Margaritas in the 43rd minute of play. In the 44th minute Cosme Reno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but David Seaman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Through an outstanding action, after 47 minutes, Mambru Puertas successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Aníbal Alagoano made a kick off. AJ Juventus FC's Mambru Puertas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Raphael Cunha in the 53rd minute of play. Jenipapo SC's David Seaman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alkinoos Margaritas in the 57th minute of play. In the 58th minute, Zé Carlos Monteiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zé Carlos Monteiro hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. A nice corner shot did that Leoncio Abarzua got away a dangerous shot. Despite this David Seaman quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 66 minutes into the match, Jenipapo SC's goalkeeper David Seaman had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alkinoos Margaritas. 66 minutes into the game, Alkinoos Margaritas recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of David Seaman. Alkinoos Margaritas showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. AJ Juventus FC made a substitution. Vinny Speed replaced Alkinoos Margaritas. An unexpectedly hard shot by Raphael Cunha in the 72nd minute of play forced AJ Juventus FC's goalkeeper Mambru Puertas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Jenipapo SC's Aníbal Alagoano in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AJ Juventus FC's goalie prevented a goal. Mambru Puertas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aníbal Alagoano in the 78th minute of the match. Jenipapo SC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 81st minute, when Cosme Reno scored to the left of an out of position David Seaman, making the score, 0-3. After some careless play in the Jenipapo SC defense, Vinny Speed kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of David Seaman. The Jenipapo SC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that David Seaman should have stopped the shot. Mambru Puertas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Raphael Cunha in the 91st minute of the match. Mambru Puertas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raphael Cunha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Vinny Speed fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AJ Juventus FC's protests and gave Vinny Speed a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to AJ Juventus FC getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Vinny Speed hit a great ball. After 94 played minutes, Jenipapo SC's Zé Carlos Monteiro shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Mambru Puertas 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 Jenipapo SC reached it. AJ Juventus FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.