League

Arena Safira
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Nyon FC's Edmílson Torres started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After 5 played minutes Nyon FC got a freekick which was hit by Marcelinho Lara. The long shot by Anderson Salgado in the 6th minute really tested Eriberto Medeiros's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Faustão Aparecido received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Ernesto Leão tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 11 minutes, Rogério Veiga mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Real Safira C.F and the Nyon FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 11th minute, Rogério Veiga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Real Safira C.F's Rogério Veiga got a free kick in the 18th minute. Eriberto Medeiros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Celso Koehler, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. 28 minutes into the game, Nyon FC's Edmílson Torres nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ernesto Leão made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Yan Torres struck a weak shot in the 38th minute. Eriberto Medeiros didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Real Safira C.F. Eriberto Medeiros showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Celso Koehler in the 41st minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Yan Torres managed to get in a good position for a shot. Real Safira C.F's supporters rose to their feet, but Yan Torres was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eriberto Medeiros breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Yan Torres could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Eriberto Medeiros made a huge save. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Celso Koehler made a kick off. After 52 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Nyon FC! In the 54th minute there was a penalty for Real Safira C.F. Anderson Salgado stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Eriberto Medeiros. 2-1. Yan Torres blasted a shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Eriberto Medeiros having to make a save. After 68 played minutes Real Safira C.F got a freekick which was hit by Rogério Veiga. Ernesto Leão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edmílson Torres, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 71 minutes into the game, Celso Koehler was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Real Safira C.F's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Nyon FC the free kick. Celso Koehler kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. 74 minutes into the game, Real Safira C.F's Yan Torres nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Eriberto Medeiros made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Eriberto Medeiros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yan Torres, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Vicente Sena sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eriberto Medeiros made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yan Torres in the 88th minute of play. Celso Koehler sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Percival Borges kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. For all the effort they put into the match, the Nyon FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Real Safira C.F.