Friendly League

Ligga Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Jeremy Nicholas was out of position in the 4 minute of play, and Betão Marquez capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Betão Marquez really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Deilmison van Basten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. New England Minas's Jeremy Nicholas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save New England Minas from getting a goal against them. 14 minutes into the match, New England Minas's goalkeeper Jeremy Nicholas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ralf Albäck. In the 16thth minute of the game Ralf Albäck 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. In the 20th minute Deilmison van Basten shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeremy Nicholas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. ATHLETICO PRaiano were awarded a corner in the 22th minute after New England Minas's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Betão Marquez took the corner. Ralf Albäck in the 24thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jeremy Nicholas, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Deilmison van Basten in the 27th minute of play forced New England Minas's goalkeeper Jeremy Nicholas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rodriguinho Sousa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edgardo Silva in the 32nd minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Edgardo Silva's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rodriguinho Sousa was relentless in the 33rd minute of the game. Rodriguinho Sousa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgardo Silva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jeremy Nicholas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Deilmison van Basten in the 45th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Edgardo Silva was the one to do the kick off. Tio Lio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Rodriguinho Sousa made a huge save. Tio Lio spun around in front of the goal 54 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of ATHLETICO PRaiano's goal. New England Minas's Jeremy Nicholas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Deilmison van Basten in the 57th minute of play. Jeremy Nicholas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Deilmison van Basten, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. If Tio Lio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 60th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. ATHLETICO PRaiano's Denílson Magalhães was substituted for Ralf Albäck. ATHLETICO PRaiano's Heitor Maldini was substituted for Betão Marquez. New England Minas's Zachery Church was substituted for Lalo Rosas. If Vilhelm Skoog had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rodriguinho Sousa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tio Lio in the 65th minute of play. Rodriguinho Sousa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tio Lio in the 68th minute of the match. In the 70thth minute of the game Vilhelm Skoog 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. In the 76th minute, António Nóbrega hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. New England Minas's Arturo Sito was substituted for Tio Lio. António Nóbrega kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Rodriguinho Sousa 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 79th minute. After 81 played minutes ATHLETICO PRaiano got a freekick which was hit by Unax Mudarra. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Deilmison van Basten in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jeremy Nicholas saved New England Minas from getting behind. After 89 minutes New England Minas's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Unax Mudarra who took care of the corner kick. ATHLETICO PRaiano's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.