Prized/Friendly Cup

Paulistano
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Roberto Bolt made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gong Zhan Chen in the 3rd minute of play forced Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goalkeeper Raúl Cabral to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Roberto Bolt might have been able to make a better finish in the 7th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arlindo Rossi. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Roberto Bolt ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roberto Bolt in the 7th minute of play forced └◘RivierA▬Þauli§tA◘┘'s goalkeeper Arlindo Rossi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Roberto Bolt in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arlindo Rossi saved └◘RivierA▬Þauli§tA◘┘ from getting behind. In the 21st minute Gong Zhan Chen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raúl Cabral saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by Merusca F&P - CIMZ's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nestor Batista was slow to take the kick. During this time └◘RivierA▬Þauli§tA◘┘'s players had a chance to rest. 27 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Jimeno Henric came free, but Raúl Cabral reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedrinho Paranaense recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 30 minutes into the match, Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when Ronaldo Simão came free, but Raúl Cabral reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Roberto Bolt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. └◘RivierA▬Þauli§tA◘┘'s James Rodríguez was substituted for Nestor Batista. Marcinho Sabóia hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Jimeno Henric could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Raúl Cabral made a huge save. 44 minutes into the game, Fábio Trevisan was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave └◘RivierA▬Þauli§tA◘┘ the free kick. In the 44th match minute, Merusca F&P - CIMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fábio Trevisan to maneuver through the defense.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ronaldo Simão was the one to do the kick off. Roberto Bolt in the 52ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Arlindo Rossi, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Raúl Cabral played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronaldo Simão in the 55th minute of play. Raúl Cabral showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gong Zhan Chen, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. In the 62nd minute, Pedrinho Paranaense hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pedrinho Paranaense hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. In the 65th minute, Rafael Couto got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Raúl Cabral made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gong Zhan Chen in the 67th minute of play. A collision led to └◘RivierA▬Þauli§tA◘┘ getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Wilson Soares hit a great ball. Raúl Cabral showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gong Zhan Chen, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. When └◘RivierA▬Þauli§tA◘┘'s Ronaldo Simão in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Merusca F&P - CIMZ's goalie prevented a goal. In the 74th minute, Wilson Soares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, └◘RivierA▬Þauli§tA◘┘'s Arlindo Rossi got control of the ball when Rafael Couto tried to sneak it across the goal line. Raúl Cabral made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gong Zhan Chen in the 84th minute of play. └◘RivierA▬Þauli§tA◘┘'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Jimeno Henric in the 85th minute. Raúl Cabral showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jimeno Henric, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. In the 90th match minute, Merusca F&P - CIMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcinho Sabóia to maneuver through the defense. Raúl Cabral made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gong Zhan Chen in the 92nd minute of play. Raúl Cabral showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gong Zhan Chen in the 95th minute of the match.