Prized/Friendly Cup

Arena do Inferno
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Jovens Democratas MZC's Xu Li Sang 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. The audience was convinced that Dmitry Ilyushin's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Manoel Neuer was relentless in the 7th minute of the game. When Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Dmitry Ilyushin in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jovens Democratas MZC's goalie prevented a goal. Franz Dubosq made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marco van Basten in the 9th minute of play. Dmitry Ilyushin kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Franz Dubosq played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marco van Basten in the 21st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Jovens Democratas MZC's Carlinhos Tróia got a free kick in the 23rd minute. 29 minutes into the game, Carlinhos Tróia was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Jovens Democratas MZC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Merusca F&P - CIMZ the free kick. Franz Dubosq stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Marco van Basten's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. Franz Dubosq took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marco van Basten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Jovens Democratas MZC's Manoel Neuer got control of the ball when Dmitry Ilyushin tried to sneak it across the goal line. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dmitry Ilyushin was the one to do the kick off. Franz Dubosq made a fantastic save in the 51st minute, when Marco van Basten sent off a good shot on target. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Franz Dubosq proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 53rd minute of the match, managed to save Merusca F&P - CIMZ from getting a goal against them. Franz Dubosq took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marco van Basten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Jovens Democratas MZC's Xu Li Sang in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th 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. Jovens Democratas MZC made a substitution. Jozef Ilve replaced Mexhit Koçi. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Júnior Vianna was substituted for Gelu Măcrinici. Jovens Democratas MZC's André Luiz Medeiros was substituted for Durval de Queirós. Manoel Neuer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dmitry Ilyushin, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. In the 78th minute Merusca F&P - CIMZ were awarded a corner. Leopoldo de Queiroz went to the cornerflag to take it. Giuseppe Negri came free with the goalkeeper in the 91st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Franz Dubosq could save by the left post. After a defensive mix-up in Jovens Democratas MZC's zone, Dmitry Ilyushin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Manoel Neuer came out of the goal and Dmitry Ilyushin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Franz Dubosq proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save Merusca F&P - CIMZ from getting a goal against them. The score was 0-0 after 90 minutes, which forced the match into extra-time.

Merusca F&P - CIMZ's Franz Dubosq played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Giuseppe Negri in the 99th minute of play. Franz Dubosq took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Giuseppe Negri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Franz Dubosq took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Giuseppe Negri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dobromir Zagrodny struck a weak shot in the 109th minute. Franz Dubosq didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Jovens Democratas MZC. After some fancy dribbling in the 111th minute, Giuseppe Negri managed to get in a good position for a shot. Jovens Democratas MZC's supporters rose to their feet, but Giuseppe Negri was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Franz Dubosq breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 114 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. Dobromir Zagrodny was slow to take the kick. During this time Jovens Democratas MZC's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Jovens Democratas MZC's corner Laerte Bittencourt fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Franz Dubosq quite easily take care of the ball. The score was still level after an even and exciting first-half in extra time. The players took a moment to grab a drink and get instructions from their managers before swapping ends.

A hard shot 121 in the game by Giuseppe Negri from a close distance when the talented Franz Dubosq managed to make a qualified save. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's players were relieved. In the 122nd minute Dmitry Ilyushin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manoel Neuer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Xu Li Sang's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Franz Dubosq firmly grabbed it by the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Xu Li Sang got free with Franz Dubosq in the 127th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Merusca F&P - CIMZ's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.