Cruz de Malta
Spectators: 153 (Terracing: 115,
Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rafael de Godoi kicked off to start the match. George Grealish hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. Dênis de Castro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frederico França in the 7th minute of the match. Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's Karim Bado proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save Rio Verde F.C CIMZ from getting a goal against them. Three Lions FC's Rafael de Godoi was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Karim Bado in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After 14 played minutes Rio Verde F.C CIMZ got a freekick which was hit by Sidnei Sanches. After a rather tough play, Three Lions FC's Jeferson Pombal got a free kick in the 15th minute. 18 minutes into the match, Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's goalkeeper Karim Bado had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jeferson Pombal. Karim Bado made a fantastic save in the 19th minute, when Jeferson Pombal sent off a good shot on target. Frederico França recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 24th minute Nicolas França shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dênis de Castro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 25th minute, Frederico França made a precise shot to the right of Dênis de Castro. Three Lions FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Frederico França struck a weak shot in the 29th minute. Dênis de Castro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Rio Verde F.C CIMZ. 31 minutes into the game, Rafael de Godoi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Three Lions FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Rio Verde F.C CIMZ the free kick. A collision led to Three Lions FC getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Rafael de Godoi hit a great ball. Zézinho Lopez hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. In the 35th minute Tadeu Britto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dênis de Castro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dênis de Castro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frederico França, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Frederico França managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's supporters rose to their feet, but Frederico França was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dênis de Castro breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Cássio Pimenta kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. A collision led to Three Lions FC getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Jeferson Pombal hit a great ball. The supporters of Three Lions FC booed when Rio Verde F.C CIMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fiori Cerezo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Karim Bado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jeferson Pombal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.
In the 57th minute Frederico França shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dênis de Castro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jeferson Pombal kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Frederico França received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Dênis de Castro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Karim Bado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rafael de Godoi, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. In the 67th minute, Thomás do Valle hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Fabiano Silveira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Karim Bado having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's Nicolas França got a free kick in the 69th minute. 72 minutes into the match, Three Lions FC's goalkeeper Dênis de Castro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fiori Cerezo. Three Lions FC's Dênis de Castro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Three Lions FC from getting a goal against them. After 76 played minutes Rio Verde F.C CIMZ got a freekick which was hit by Fiori Cerezo. Karim Bado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fabiano Silveira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 78 minutes, Zézinho Lopez mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Three Lions FC and the Rio Verde F.C CIMZ players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 78 played minutes Three Lions FC got a freekick which was hit by Zézinho Lopez. Frederico França might have been able to make a better finish in the 80th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dênis de Castro. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Frederico França ran back to his position shaking his head. Dênis de Castro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Frederico França in the 80th minute. Nicolas França came free with the goalkeeper in the 81st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Dênis de Castro could save by the left post. In the 87th minute of the match Rio Verde F.C CIMZ got a corner. Three Lions FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Tadeu Britto ran over to the corner to take the kick. Nicolas França could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Dênis de Castro made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's zone, Marcos Guedes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Karim Bado came out of the goal and Marcos Guedes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dênis de Castro didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 95th minute, which inside left pole to 0-2. Rio Verde F.C CIMZ's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.
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