Friendly League

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Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Jenipapo SC's Aníbal Alagoano 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. In the 5th match minute, Juventus EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gabriel Peres to maneuver through the defense. Bilbo Arzube made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vinicio Junior in the 7th minute of play. Pompiliu Poalelungi hit a great freekick 7 minutes into the match. Bilbo Arzube showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aníbal Alagoano in the 12th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, Nilson Leite had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of David Seaman. Jenipapo SC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Nilson Leite was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. In the 19th minute Leopoldo Perez shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but David Seaman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rosendo Gervaso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bilbo Arzube showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vinicio Junior, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Raphael Cunha in the 25th minute of play forced Juventus EC's goalkeeper Bilbo Arzube to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nilson Leite could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 29th minute of the match, but David Seaman made a huge save. Jenipapo SC's David Seaman proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to save Jenipapo SC from getting a goal against them. Bilbo Arzube stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Raphael Cunha's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. Gabriel Peres's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but David Seaman read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. In the 45th minute, Luís Fernando de Salles hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Juventus EC's Bilbo Arzube played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aníbal Alagoano in the 47th minute of play.

Juventus EC made a substitution. Walmyr Loyola replaced Rosendo Gervaso. Juventus EC's Luís Ramalho was substituted for Gabriel Peres. In the 54th minute Raphael Cunha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bilbo Arzube saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 54 minutes into the game, Jenipapo SC's Raphael Cunha nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Bilbo Arzube made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Bilbo Arzube showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vinicio Junior in the 57th minute of the match. A hard shot 58 in the game by Aníbal Alagoano from a close distance when the talented Bilbo Arzube managed to make a qualified save. Juventus EC's players were relieved. Juventus EC's Leopoldo Perez got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 69th minute Juventus EC were awarded a corner. Tomm Thys went to the cornerflag to take it. When Juventus EC's Walmyr Loyola in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Jenipapo SC's goalie prevented a goal. Juventus EC's Bilbo Arzube played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vinicio Junior in the 75th minute of play. Bilbo Arzube took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aníbal Alagoano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Jenipapo SC booed when Juventus EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leopoldo Perez didn't get a good kick on the ball. Walmyr Loyola hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. In the 85th minute Aníbal Alagoano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bilbo Arzube saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Aníbal Alagoano's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Bilbo Arzube was relentless in the 88th minute of the game. Luís Fernando de Salles kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. In the 93rd match minute, Juventus EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luís Fernando de Salles to maneuver through the defense. Bilbo Arzube acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 94th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Maurício Arósio. Juventus EC's Elo Altoft quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Börje Kämpe, made in the 97th minute of the game. Walmyr Loyola might have been able to make a better finish in the 98th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over David Seaman. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Walmyr Loyola ran back to his position shaking his head. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Jenipapo SC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.