Prized/Friendly Cup

Artemio Franchi
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mario Balotelli got the match started through his kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Santio Marco got free with Gustavo Brasil in the 2nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 3 minutes into the game, Edmílson de Brito was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Belotaurus FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AFC Viola Gigliati the free kick. Edmílson de Brito hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. After 10 played minutes Belotaurus FC got a freekick which was hit by Edmílson de Brito. Gustavo Brasil showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mario Balotelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. In the 19th minute Mario Balotelli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gustavo Brasil saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 20th match minute, AFC Viola Gigliati was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Guillermo Barzana to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 20 minutes, Paulo Renato Arantes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Belotaurus FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Paulo Renato Arantes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 27 minutes into the match, Belotaurus FC's goalkeeper Gustavo Brasil had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Santio Marco. After having played for 34 minutes, Enéas Cunha managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Belotaurus FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Enéas Cunha was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Belotaurus FC's Enéas Cunha in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC Viola Gigliati's goalie prevented a goal. Gustavo Brasil showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mario Balotelli, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. After having played for 42 minutes, Lucas Botelho managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Belotaurus FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lucas Botelho was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Enéas Cunha to make the kick off. Gustavo Brasil came out of the goal in the 52nd minute to try and stop a shot by AFC Viola Gigliati's Santio Marco. But to his dismay, Santio Marco quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Mario Balotelli fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gustavo Brasil having to interfere. Gustavo Brasil stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Santio Marco's shot from short distance in the 57th minute. Gustavo Brasil showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mario Balotelli in the 62nd minute of the match. AFC Viola Gigliati's Ralondo Barboa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucas Botelho in the 68th minute of play. Edmílson de Brito kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. Gustavo Brasil showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ciriaco Cañaveral in the 75th minute of the match. Lucas Botelho recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Gustavo Brasil showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciriaco Cañaveral, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Gustavo Brasil didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Mario Balotelli went, in the 85th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. In the 88th minute, Gino Lopez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gustavo Brasil showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciriaco Cañaveral, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. A collision led to Belotaurus FC getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Lucas Botelho hit a great ball. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. AFC Viola Gigliati had played much better football throughout.