Prized/Friendly Cup

NEM CT Stadium
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Edgardo Silva got the match started through his kick off. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wellington Pires, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 10th minute Wellington Pires shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeremy Nicholas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With an all-out effort, New England Minas's Hudson Gaúcho threw himself towards the right post 11 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Tony Pacheco, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. When Austra 04 VFC's Beila Mora in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye New England Minas's goalie prevented a goal. Jeremy Nicholas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sócrates Silva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 16th minute Beila Mora shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeremy Nicholas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hudson Gaúcho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgardo Silva in the 21st minute of play. When Austra 04 VFC's Beila Mora in the 23rd minute got a chance for a shot 23rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye New England Minas's goalie prevented a goal. New England Minas's Jeremy Nicholas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sócrates Silva in the 25th minute of play. 26 minutes into the match, New England Minas's goal looked a bit too open when Beila Mora came free, but Jeremy Nicholas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Wellington Pires received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Jeremy Nicholas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jeremy Nicholas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Beila Mora, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Hudson Gaúcho made a fantastic save in the 39th minute, when Tony Pacheco sent off a good shot on target. In the 42nd minute Sócrates Silva shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jeremy Nicholas saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 43 played minutes Austra 04 VFC got a freekick which was hit by Sócrates Silva. Hudson Gaúcho made a fantastic save in the 44th minute, when Tio Lio sent off a good shot on target.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Wellington Pires stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wellington Pires in the 54th minute of play forced New England Minas's goalkeeper Jeremy Nicholas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 56th minute the ball was on its way in behind New England Minas's goalkeeper Jeremy Nicholas, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 58th minute, Zachary Madej hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hudson Gaúcho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tio Lio, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. The supporters of New England Minas booed when Austra 04 VFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sócrates Silva didn't get a good kick on the ball. New England Minas made a substitution. Ye Gang Cheng replaced Lalo Rosas. A collision led to Austra 04 VFC getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Sócrates Silva hit a great ball. Glen Conklin took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 68th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Hudson Gaúcho. Austra 04 VFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Jeremy Nicholas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wellington Pires, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. 70 minutes into the match, Austra 04 VFC's goal looked a bit too open when Tio Lio came free, but Hudson Gaúcho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hudson Gaúcho took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgardo Silva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 77th minute Tio Lio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hudson Gaúcho saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tio Lio in the 80th minute of play forced Austra 04 VFC's goalkeeper Hudson Gaúcho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 88 minutes into the match, Edgardo Silva notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Austra 04 VFC's Hudson Gaúcho. Hudson Gaúcho was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. New England Minas made a substitution. Arturo Sito replaced Tio Lio. Austra 04 VFC made a substitution. Marcus Pollard replaced Sócrates Silva. Hudson Gaúcho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tony Pacheco in the 93rd minute of play. With 94 minutes on the clock, Zachary Madej commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In the 95th match minute, Austra 04 VFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zachary Madej to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 95 minutes, Glen Conklin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. New England Minas's supporters crossed their fingers, but Glen Conklin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. New England Minas's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.