Friendly League

Estádio da Várzea
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) A hard shot 4 in the game by Sidónio Peralta from a close distance when the talented Casimiro Peruxu managed to make a qualified save. Jorge Newbery's players were relieved. If Enrique Firmo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 5th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Casimiro Peruxu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sidónio Peralta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 9 played minutes Jorge Newbery got a freekick which was hit by Modesto Orlandus. António Correia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcial Menendo, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. In the 12th match minute, Vera Cruz was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gastão Gago to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet as Vera Cruz's Sidónio Peralta slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Casimiro Peruxu. That made the score 1-0 after 18 minutes of play. Álvaro Moutinho hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. In the 23rd minute Sidónio Peralta shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Casimiro Peruxu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Jorge Newbery getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Teo Dino hit a great ball. Casimiro Peruxu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sidónio Peralta's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. 29 minutes into the game, Joel Severiano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vera Cruz's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Jorge Newbery the free kick. In the 29th minute, Joel Severiano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. António Correia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Danilo Cibran, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jorge Newbery's Casimiro Peruxu proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to save Jorge Newbery from getting a goal against them. When Enrique Firmo fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Jorge Newbery's protests and gave Enrique Firmo a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Jorge Newbery's Enrique Firmo got a free kick in the 32nd minute. After 34 minutes, Fábio Ribeiro mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Vera Cruz and the Jorge Newbery players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Vera Cruz getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Fábio Ribeiro hit a great ball. In the 47th minute the ball was on its way in behind Vera Cruz's goalkeeper António Correia, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Casimiro Peruxu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sidónio Peralta in the 51st minute of the match. In the 54thth minute of the game Fábio Ribeiro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Jorge Newbery's Casimiro Peruxu was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Vera Cruz getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Adriano Serpa hit a great ball. Marcial Menendo struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. António Correia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Jorge Newbery. 69 minutes into the match, Sidónio Peralta notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Jorge Newbery's Casimiro Peruxu. Casimiro Peruxu was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Casimiro Peruxu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sidónio Peralta, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sidónio Peralta in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Casimiro Peruxu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 75 minutes into the match, Sidónio Peralta had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Casimiro Peruxu. Jorge Newbery's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sidónio Peralta was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Vera Cruz's Vasco Gaspar quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Nunez Pacorro, made in the 80th minute of the game. After 81 played minutes Jorge Newbery got a freekick which was hit by Nunez Pacorro. Vera Cruz's Sidónio Peralta got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Casimiro Peruxu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sidónio Peralta in the 88th minute of the match. If Fábio Ribeiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. During the 93rd minute of the match Gastão Gago completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Gastão Gago a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of Jorge Newbery booed when Vera Cruz was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gastão Gago didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vera Cruz's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.