Friendly League

Arena do Grêmio
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Sporting Tuga FC's Hélder Pimentel started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. After a rather tough play, Sporting Tuga FC's Mete Mete got a free kick in the 6th minute. Eusébio Caiado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luís Suárez, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. The Grêmio RK75 fans' excitement grew in the 10th match minute when Grêmio RK75's Luís Suárez looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The referee felt a red card was in order, 20 minutes into the game, when Wilson Raposo put in a rough tackle. Wilson Raposo hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Martín Braithwaite got free with Eusébio Caiado in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Martín Braithwaite could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Eusébio Caiado made a huge save. Iuri Guimarães was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. When Mete Mete fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sporting Tuga FC's protests and gave Mete Mete a yellow card for diving instead. Mete Mete kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Eusébio Caiado made an important save on a dangerous shot by Luís Suárez in the 41st minute. Francisco Paixão struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Elder Ramalho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sporting Tuga FC. Eusébio Caiado made a fantastic save in the 47th minute, when Martín Braithwaite sent off a good shot on target.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Luís Suárez to make the kick off. Eusébio Caiado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luís Suárez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eusébio Caiado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luís Suárez in the 54th minute of the match. The Sporting Tuga FC fans' excitement grew in the 57th match minute when Sporting Tuga FC's Mete Mete looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Elder Ramalho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hélder Pimentel, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. In the 60th minute Mário Sérgio suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. 60 minutes into the game, Filipe Salgueiro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Sporting Tuga FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Grêmio RK75 the free kick. Grêmio RK75 made a substitution. Wilson Duarte replaced Mário Sérgio. Luís Suárez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Eusébio Caiado read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. Eusébio Caiado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Suárez in the 71st minute of play. 75 minutes into the match, Grêmio RK75's Luís Suárez sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Eusébio Caiado narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Victor Madureira's late challenge caught a Sporting Tuga FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Victor Madureira helped the player get up and apologised. Hélder Pimentel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elder Ramalho was out of position in the 85 minute of play, and Mete Mete capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Mete Mete really showed his touch with that goal: 1-3. After 90 played minutes Sporting Tuga FC got a freekick which was hit by Filipe Salgueiro. The supporters of Grêmio RK75 booed when Sporting Tuga FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Antero Couto didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 91st minute, Wilson Duarte managed to get in a good position for a shot. Grêmio RK75's supporters rose to their feet, but Wilson Duarte was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eusébio Caiado breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sporting Tuga FC's Eusébio Caiado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luís Suárez in the 94th minute of play. After 95 played minutes Sporting Tuga FC got a freekick which was hit by Antero Couto.