Prized/Friendly Cup

Arena Uruguai
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Olavo Matorin kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Montevideo's goalkeeper Ronaldo Medeiros, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 4th minute of the match, Olavo Matorin got a very nice opportunity to score, but Renan Melo was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Renan Melo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Olavo Matorin in the 7th minute. The corner led Montevideo's Laerte Lucas to fire away a dangerous shot which Renan Melo despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 12 minutes into the match, A.A. Francana's goal looked a bit too open when Olavo Matorin came free, but Renan Melo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Olavo Matorins short, quick shot in the 16thth minute got Renan Melo to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Ronaldo Medeiros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elliott Bergsten, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. When Laerte Lucas came up free with the goalie in the 20th minute, the Montevideo fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Laerte Lucas couldn't finish the play. 26 minutes into the match, Montevideo's goal looked a bit too open when Roman Koenig came free, but Ronaldo Medeiros reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Charlie Boström in the 29th minute of play forced Montevideo's goalkeeper Ronaldo Medeiros to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Olavo Matorins short, quick shot in the 32ndth minute got Renan Melo to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Ronaldo Medeiros showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elliott Bergsten in the 40th minute of the match. 42 minutes into the match, Montevideo's goal looked a bit too open when Charlie Boström came free, but Ronaldo Medeiros reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Olavo Matorin in the 45th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Renan Melo saved A.A. Francana from getting behind. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Laerte Lucas managed to get in a good position for a shot. Montevideo's supporters rose to their feet, but Laerte Lucas was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Renan Melo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Charlie Boström made the kick off in the second half. In the 55th minute, Francisco Secco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 59th minute, Luiz Paulo Hermes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 62 minutes into the match, Montevideo's goal looked a bit too open when Charlie Boström came free, but Ronaldo Medeiros reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Renan Melo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olavo Matorin in the 65th minute of the match. Renan Melo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olavo Matorin, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. With a little luck, Montevideo's Ronaldo Medeiros got control of the ball when Charlie Boström tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Olavo Matorin in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Renan Melo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Montevideo's Ronaldo Medeiros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elliott Bergsten in the 72nd minute of play. Laerte Lucas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Renan Melo having to interfere. A.A. Francana's Renan Melo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Olavo Matorin in the 76th minute of play. 79 minutes into the match, A.A. Francana's goal looked a bit too open when Olavo Matorin came free, but Renan Melo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ronaldo Medeiros took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elliott Bergsten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Montevideo's Ronaldo Medeiros got control of the ball when Roman Koenig tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ronaldo Medeiros was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Charlie Boström showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 89 minute of play. In the 92nd match minute, Montevideo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mário Maranhense to maneuver through the defense. Ronaldo Medeiros made an important save on a dangerous shot by Charlie Boström in the 93rd minute. The supporters of Montevideo booed when A.A. Francana was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Caetano Pique didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched A.A. Francana eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.