Friendly League

Estadio Arbolito
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Benjamin Nuxila started the match with the kick off. In the 6th minute, Cláudio Rochedo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Angola City fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Paulo Caetano's late challenge caught a Distribuidores's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Paulo Caetano helped the player get up and apologised. In the 11th minute, Paulo Caetano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 13th minute Simão Fernandes Braga shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pastor Erlantz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Viveque Fernandes Braga's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Pastor Erlantz read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. Angola City's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Simão Fernandes Braga in the 15th minute. Diamantino De Matos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Prudencio Turi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Simão Fernandes Braga in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pastor Erlantz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cláudio Rochedo in the 24th minute of play forced Distribuidores's goalkeeper Pastor Erlantz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 25th minute Lopo Varanda shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pastor Erlantz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Simão Fernandes Braga in the 27th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pastor Erlantz saved Distribuidores from getting behind. The supporters of Angola City booed when Distribuidores was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camilo Jakue didn't get a good kick on the ball. 33 minutes into the match, Simão Fernandes Braga had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Pastor Erlantz. Distribuidores's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Simão Fernandes Braga was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. The supporters of Angola City booed when Distribuidores was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isaac Gonzo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 37 played minutes, Angola City's Simão Fernandes Braga shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Pastor Erlantz came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Angola City reached it. 39 minutes into the game, Rolando Jacaré was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Angola City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Distribuidores the free kick. In the 39th minute, Rolando Jacaré hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 42nd minute, Simão Fernandes Braga left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Angola City fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. Cláudio Rochedo scored 0-4 in the 45th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pastor Erlantz, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 47th minute, Simão Fernandes Braga left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Angola City fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-5. The Distribuidores players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Angola City were winning 0-5.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Simão Fernandes Braga was the one to do the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cláudio Rochedo got free with Pastor Erlantz in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Diamantino De Matos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benjamin Nuxila, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 60thth minute of the game Simão Fernandes Braga who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Distribuidores's Pastor Erlantz was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 60 minutes, Simão Fernandes Braga made it 0-6 with a short kick to the right side. Distribuidores's Pastor Erlantz tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 66 minutes into the game, Camilo Jakue was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Distribuidores's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Angola City the free kick. In the 71st minute, Simão Fernandes Braga left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Angola City fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-7. An unexpectedly hard shot by Simão Fernandes Braga in the 76th minute of play forced Distribuidores's goalkeeper Pastor Erlantz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 78 minutes into the game, Distribuidores's Joélson Barral nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Diamantino De Matos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-7. Angola City's Diamantino De Matos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Benjamin Nuxila in the 81st minute of play. Distribuidores's Pastor Erlantz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Distribuidores from getting a goal against them. Diamantino De Matos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benjamin Nuxila, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Angola City's zone, Prudencio Turi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Diamantino De Matos came out of the goal and Prudencio Turi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Cláudio Rochedo came up free with the goalie in the 92nd minute, the Angola City fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Cláudio Rochedo couldn't finish the play. Distribuidores's Pastor Erlantz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save Distribuidores from getting a goal against them. Cláudio Rochedo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 96th minute of the match, but Pastor Erlantz made a huge save. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Angola City had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.