Friendly League

Arena do Grêmio
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ronaldinho Joinvilense took the kick off in the first half of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ronaldinho Joinvilense in the 9th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Franco Di Giambattista saved Racing Miami Futbol Club from getting behind. 11 minutes into the match, Racing Miami Futbol Club's goalkeeper Franco Di Giambattista had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ronaldinho Joinvilense. Franco Di Giambattista made a fantastic save in the 13th minute, when Paulo Egídio sent off a good shot on target. Franco Di Giambattista took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronaldinho Joinvilense, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17th minute of the match, Ronaldinho Joinvilense tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Franco Di Giambattista saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 21 minutes in the game Rama Sala did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Paulo Egídio. Ronaldinho Joinvilense's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 27thth minute, Franco Di Giambattista skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ronaldinho Joinvilenses short, quick shot in the 29thth minute got Franco Di Giambattista to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Racing Miami Futbol Club's Franco Di Giambattista played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronaldinho Joinvilense in the 33rd minute of play. 34 minutes had been played when some careless play by Racing Miami Futbol Club's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Paulo Egídio was slow to take the kick. During this time Grêmio RK75's players had a chance to rest. Elias Isaac's late challenge caught a Grêmio RK75's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Elias Isaac helped the player get up and apologised. After 40 played minutes Racing Miami Futbol Club got a freekick which was hit by Elias Isaac. In the 42nd match minute, Grêmio RK75 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zane Cabral to maneuver through the defense.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jackson Shipley to strike the kick off in the second half. Franco Di Giambattista made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ronaldinho Joinvilense in the 53rd minute of play. The audience was convinced that Ronaldinho Joinvilense's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Franco Di Giambattista was relentless in the 55th minute of the game. After 59 minutes, Jackson Shipley mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Racing Miami Futbol Club and the Grêmio RK75 players grew even worse after the yellow card. Jackson Shipley hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Franco Di Giambattista came out of the goal in the 61st minute to try and stop a shot by Grêmio RK75's Ronaldinho Joinvilense. But to his dismay, Ronaldinho Joinvilense quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Ronaldinho Joinvilense managed to get in a good position for a shot. Grêmio RK75's supporters rose to their feet, but Ronaldinho Joinvilense was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Franco Di Giambattista breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Racing Miami Futbol Club's Franco Di Giambattista played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronaldinho Joinvilense in the 73rd minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Jackson Shipley kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Javiero Milei. That made the score 1-1 in the 76 minute of play. When Grêmio RK75's Ronaldinho Joinvilense in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Racing Miami Futbol Club's goalie prevented a goal. Javiero Milei was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Genaro Cassidy showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 84 minute of play. Javiero Milei was out of position in the 87 minute of play, and Genaro Cassidy capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Genaro Cassidy really showed his touch with that goal: 1-3. Javiero Milei made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Elias Isaac sent off a good shot on target. In the 99th minute of the match Racing Miami Futbol Club got a corner. Grêmio RK75's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Reuben Hanna ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Racing Miami Futbol Club's Genaro Cassidy to fire away a dangerous shot which Javiero Milei despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After having played for 99 minutes, Denny Godwin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Racing Miami Futbol Club's supporters crossed their fingers, but Denny Godwin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Racing Miami Futbol Club walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.