Friendly League

Estádio dos Índios
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Norberto de Azevedo got the match started through his kick off. Zé Paulo de Amorim fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edmílson Britto having to interfere. After 6 played minutes, Vista Alegre FC's Zé Carlos França shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Edmílson Britto 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 Vista Alegre FC reached it. Vista Alegre FC's Pedrão Sarmento proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save Vista Alegre FC from getting a goal against them. When Vista Alegre FC's Norberto de Azevedo in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Trindade Atlético Club's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Vista Alegre FC's Norberto de Azevedo got a free kick in the 14th minute. Pedrão Sarmento was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Cristiano Ronaldinho showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 15 minute of play. Edmílson Britto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Norberto de Azevedo, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Cristiano Mota could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Pedrão Sarmento made a huge save. Edmílson Britto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Norberto de Azevedo in the 23rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Norberto de Azevedo in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Edmílson Britto saved Trindade Atlético Club from getting behind. Edmílson Britto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Norberto de Azevedo's shot from short distance in the 31st minute. Bruninho Mandrak kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. In the 33rd minute, Zé Paulo de Amorim hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Vista Alegre FC's Pedrão Sarmento got control of the ball when Rafa Borre tried to sneak it across the goal line. Cristiano Ronaldinho could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Pedrão Sarmento made a huge save. After having played for 41 minutes, Davi Camargo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Trindade Atlético Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Davi Camargo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 43 minutes, Antônio Carlos Vander mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Vista Alegre FC and the Trindade Atlético Club players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 43rd minute, Antônio Carlos Vander hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pedrão Sarmento made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristiano Ronaldinho in the 44th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cristiano Mota stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Antônio Carlos Vander fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edmílson Britto having to interfere. In the 54th minute, Cristiano Ronaldinho ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Pedrão Sarmento was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristiano Ronaldinho in the 59th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pedrão Sarmento saved Vista Alegre FC from getting behind. The supporters of Trindade Atlético Club booed when Vista Alegre FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Norberto de Azevedo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Antônio Carlos Vander was shown his second yellow card after 62 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. Cristiano Ronaldinho struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Pedrão Sarmento didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Trindade Atlético Club. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Norberto de Azevedo in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edmílson Britto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Vista Alegre FC getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Rogério Chaves hit a great ball. In the 71st minute of the match Igor Maranhense sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Pedrão Sarmento skillfully saved the ball. When Vista Alegre FC's Norberto de Azevedo in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Trindade Atlético Club's goalie prevented a goal. Bruninho Mandrak hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. 82 minutes into the match, Vista Alegre FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cristiano Mota came free, but Pedrão Sarmento reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Trindade Atlético Club booed when Vista Alegre FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flávio Montenegro didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 85 minutes of play, Trindade Atlético Club's Cristiano Mota made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Pedrão Sarmento was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a rather tough play, Vista Alegre FC's Norberto de Azevedo got a free kick in the 95th minute.