Friendly League

Estádio Jenipapão
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Jenipapo SC's Aníbal Alagoano 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. In the 3rd match minute, Marquês de Herval was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaston Gonzalez to maneuver through the defense. Dida Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aníbal Alagoano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. David Seaman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dorian Moraes in the 14th minute of play. 17 minutes into the match, Jenipapo SC's goal looked a bit too open when Dorian Moraes came free, but David Seaman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 28 minutes into the match, Jenipapo SC's goal looked a bit too open when Dorian Moraes came free, but David Seaman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Jenipapo SC getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Zé Carlos Monteiro hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dorian Moraes in the 29th minute of play forced Jenipapo SC's goalkeeper David Seaman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dorian Moraes took the ball and in the 29 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised David Seaman. David Seaman dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. Dida Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raphael Cunha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 36th match minute, Marquês de Herval was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dorian Moraes to maneuver through the defense. 40 minutes into the match, Jenipapo SC's goal looked a bit too open when Alfredo Martins came free, but David Seaman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dida Taffarel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vinicio Junior's shot from short distance in the 44th minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Alfredo Martins to make the kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Selami Rezan threw the ball into play from the sideline. Jenipapo SC's Dylan Browne quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Dida Taffarel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Raphael Cunha, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. After a rather tough play, Marquês de Herval's Toby Major got a free kick in the 59th minute. 60 minutes into the game, one of Marquês de Herval:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. In the 61st minute there was a penalty for Jenipapo SC. Aníbal Alagoano stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Dida Taffarel. 3-2. In the 64th minute Raphael Cunha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dida Taffarel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 65th minute Jenipapo SC were awarded a corner. Arsenio Gipuzkoa went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Arsenio Gipuzkoa got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Dida Taffarel quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Aníbal Alagoano kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 68 minutes, David Seaman successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Raphael Cunha in the 70th minute of play forced Marquês de Herval's goalkeeper Dida Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 72 minutes, David Seaman successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Aníbal Alagoano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When Jenipapo SC's Vinicio Junior in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Marquês de Herval's goalie prevented a goal. Dorian Moraes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 95th minute of the match, but David Seaman made a huge save. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Jenipapo SC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Marquês de Herval had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.