Friendly League

Estádio Jenipapão
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Aníbal Alagoano took the kick off in the first half of the match. David Seaman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Remigio Quirze, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ruquense FC's goalkeeper François-Xavier Dionnet, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 11 minutes into the match, Jenipapo SC's goal looked a bit too open when Remigio Quirze came free, but David Seaman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. David Seaman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Remigio Quirze in the 11th minute of the match. In the 11th minute Remigio Quirze 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. David Seaman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maciej Ciemiega, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 13 minutes into the match, Jenipapo SC's Aníbal Alagoano sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that François-Xavier Dionnet narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 14th minute Jenipapo SC were awarded a corner. Arsenio Gipuzkoa went to the cornerflag to take it. After some careless play in the Jenipapo SC defense, Basilio Fernandez 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. David Seaman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Remigio Quirze in the 23rd minute of the match. Basilio Fernandez received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. David Seaman tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Raphael Cunha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without François-Xavier Dionnet having to interfere. François-Xavier Dionnet made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aníbal Alagoano in the 35th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Vinicio Junior managed to get in a good position for a shot. Jenipapo SC's supporters rose to their feet, but Vinicio Junior was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. François-Xavier Dionnet breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 38th minute Aníbal Alagoano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but François-Xavier Dionnet saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After having played for 39 minutes, Vinicio Junior managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jenipapo SC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vinicio Junior was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 43 minutes into the match, Jenipapo SC's Raphael Cunha sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that François-Xavier Dionnet narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Dion Hislop was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 46 minutes into the match. In the 45th minute, one of Jenipapo SC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Jenipapo SC.

The wind increased when Basilio Fernandez made the kick off in the second half. 55 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 Basilio Fernandez. A collision led to Ruquense FC getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Aadolf Virolainen hit a great ball. With a little luck, Jenipapo SC's David Seaman got control of the ball when Maciej Ciemiega tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Jenipapo SC's David Seaman got control of the ball when Basilio Fernandez tried to sneak it across the goal line. David Seaman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Basilio Fernandez in the 66th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Remigio Quirze in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck David Seaman prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Vinicio Junior had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Ruquense FC booed when Jenipapo SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aníbal Alagoano didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Maciej Ciemiega had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. David Seaman made an important save on a dangerous shot by Maciej Ciemiega in the 84th minute. After having played for 85 minutes, Vinicio Junior managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Jenipapo SC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vinicio Junior was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 89 minutes into the match, Ruquense FC's goal looked a bit too open when Vinicio Junior came free, but François-Xavier Dionnet reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Raphael Cunha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Remigio Quirze might have been able to make a better finish in the 94th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over David Seaman. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Remigio Quirze ran back to his position shaking his head. 95 minutes into the game, Aadolf Virolainen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ruquense FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Jenipapo SC the free kick. In the 95th match minute, Ruquense FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aadolf Virolainen to maneuver through the defense. Vinicio Junior received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. François-Xavier Dionnet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.