Friendly League

Monumental do Bonfim
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Carlos Alberto Soares made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 4th minute, Fabiano Maranhense ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Falcão Sampaio was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. 8 minutes into the match, Grentino FC's goal looked a bit too open when Carlos Alberto Soares came free, but Falcão Sampaio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fabiano Maranhenses short, quick shot in the 12thth minute got Falcão Sampaio to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Falcão Sampaio made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Carlos Alberto Soares sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, Grentino FC's Falcão Sampaio got control of the ball when Carlos Alberto Soares tried to sneak it across the goal line. Reko Nybacka took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erasmo Simão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Erasmo Simão sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Reko Nybacka took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Erasmo Simão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 43rd match minute, Grentino FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joaquin Xacintu to maneuver through the defense. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Erasmo Simão made a kick off. Falcão Sampaio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabiano Maranhense, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 52nd match minute, Grentino FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nilton Passos to maneuver through the defense. Falcão Sampaio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabiano Maranhense, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Reko Nybacka stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Erasmo Simão's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. The supporters of Grentino FC booed when Catugi FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erik Sanches didn't get a good kick on the ball. Erasmo Simão's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Reko Nybacka read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 58th minute of play. If Erasmo Simão had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Erasmo Simão in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Reko Nybacka prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Walmir Pombal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bo Edström, 69 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Reko Nybacka showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Erasmo Simão, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. After taking down the ball on Grentino FC's corner Bo Edström fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Reko Nybacka quite easily take care of the ball. With his leg Reko Nybacka managed to avoid a goal in the 77thth minute, when Grentino FC's Gualter Sampaio fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Erasmo Simão managed to get in a good position for a shot. Grentino FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Erasmo Simão was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Reko Nybacka breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 83 minutes into the match, Catugi FC's Carlos Alberto Soares sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Falcão Sampaio narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erasmo Simão in the 91st minute of play forced Catugi FC's goalkeeper Reko Nybacka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. There was no doubt that Catugi FC were the better team. Catugi FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.