Prized/Friendly Cup

Estádio Douradão
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Cristian Bittencourt started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute Cristian Bittencourt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Celsinho Vander saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Laerte Toscano struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Celsinho Vander didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AS Pikachuzim. After 8 played minutes AS Pikachuzim got a freekick which was hit by Claudinei do Valle. The audience thought a goal was coming when Luiz Gustavo Braga got free with Pedro Luiz Matorin in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 12 minutes, Luizão Fontes mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the AS Pikachuzim and the AFC - Curitiba players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to AS Pikachuzim getting a freekick after 12 minutes play. Luizão Fontes hit a great ball. 16 minutes into the match, AFC - Curitiba's goal looked a bit too open when Jaime Teixeira came free, but Celsinho Vander reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. AFC - Curitiba's Celsinho Vander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristian Bittencourt in the 19th minute of play. Luiz Gustavo Braga in the 22ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Pedro Luiz Matorin, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 23 minutes into the game, one of AFC - Curitiba:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. AFC - Curitiba:s Celsinho Vander showed great skill when he stopped Cristian Bittencourt:s penalty. Celsinho Vander took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cristian Bittencourt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 27th minute of the match Claudinei do Valle sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Celsinho Vander skillfully saved the ball. Laerte Toscano's late challenge caught a AFC - Curitiba's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Laerte Toscano helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of AFC - Curitiba booed when AS Pikachuzim was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Laerte Toscano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pedro Luiz Matorin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jano Proença in the 31st minute of the match. Jano Proença scored 1-0 in the 31st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Pedro Luiz Matorin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 37 played minutes AS Pikachuzim got a freekick which was hit by Gil Vale. Celsinho Vander showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian Bittencourt in the 47th minute of the match. 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.

The wind increased when Luiz Gustavo Braga made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute Luizão Fontes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Celsinho Vander saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 53 minutes into the match, AFC - Curitiba's goalkeeper Celsinho Vander had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristian Bittencourt. In the 56th match minute, AFC - Curitiba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Allan Furlan to maneuver through the defense. Nico Torres hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. Jaime Teixeira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Celsinho Vander having to interfere. Cristian Bittencourt could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Celsinho Vander made a huge save. 67 minutes into the game, Vito Batista recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Celsinho Vander. Vito Batista showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. In the 73rd minute, Cristian Bittencourt left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The AS Pikachuzim fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-3. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vito Batista in the 76th minute of play forced AFC - Curitiba's goalkeeper Celsinho Vander to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. AFC - Curitiba's Celsinho Vander proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save AFC - Curitiba from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristian Bittencourt in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Celsinho Vander prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vito Batista in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Celsinho Vander saved AFC - Curitiba from getting behind. Celsinho Vander made a fantastic save in the 84th minute, when Vito Batista sent off a good shot on target. 88 minutes into the match, AFC - Curitiba's goal looked a bit too open when Cristian Bittencourt came free, but Celsinho Vander reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience was convinced that Cristian Bittencourt's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Celsinho Vander was relentless in the 89th minute of the game. When AS Pikachuzim's Cristian Bittencourt in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AFC - Curitiba's goalie prevented a goal. Celsinho Vander took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vito Batista, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. AS Pikachuzim's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.