Prized/Friendly Cup

Arena Arizona
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Dedê Cerezo took the kick off in the first half of the match. Rodolfo Siqueira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valdir da Silva in the 5th minute of play. Pedrão Paraense charged in rather forcefully in the 11th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pedrão Paraense the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 11 played minutes Divina Comédia FC got a freekick which was hit by Pedrão Paraense. 19 minutes into the match, A A Arizona's goal looked a bit too open when Valdir da Silva came free, but Rodolfo Siqueira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 21 minutes into the game, Pedrão Paraense cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Rodolfo Siqueira was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 25th minute of the match, Valério Paranaense got a very nice opportunity to score, but Rogério Ceni was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 30th minute, Osmar Freitas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 31 minutes of play, A A Arizona's Luís Fabiano Branco made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rogério Ceni was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 35th minute, Luís Fabiano Branco reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Rogério Ceni. The goal made the score 3-1. Mazinho Godoi's late challenge caught a Divina Comédia FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mazinho Godoi helped the player get up and apologised. Mazinho Godoi kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. Edgar Godoi hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Valério Paranaense made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Pedro Luís Bertassi notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of Divina Comédia FC's Rogério Ceni. Rogério Ceni was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a rather tough play, A A Arizona's Luís Fabiano Branco got a free kick in the 54th minute. A A Arizona's Mazinho Godoi got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 67 minutes into the match, Divina Comédia FC's goal looked a bit too open when Valério Paranaense came free, but Rogério Ceni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rodolfo Siqueira was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Valdir da Silva showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 4-2 in the 72 minute of play. Valério Paranaense's late challenge caught a Divina Comédia FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Valério Paranaense helped the player get up and apologised. After 76 played minutes A A Arizona got a freekick which was hit by Valério Paranaense. In the 78th match minute, Divina Comédia FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valério Cordeiro to maneuver through the defense. 83 minutes into the game, A A Arizona's Valério Paranaense nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rogério Ceni made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-2. Luís Fabiano Branco took the ball and in the 92 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rogério Ceni. Rogério Ceni dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-2. For all the effort they put into the match, the Divina Comédia FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for A A Arizona.