Friendly League

Jaciara
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. Inocencio Millrick started the match with the kick off. Independente FC's Nestor Quintal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Inocencio Millrick in the 5th minute of play. Independente FC's Nestor Quintal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carmelo Flores in the 11th minute of play. After 15 played minutes Independente FC got a freekick which was hit by Nilmar Rosa. An unexpectedly hard shot by Inocencio Millrick in the 18th minute of play forced Independente FC's goalkeeper Nestor Quintal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aquilino Gotzon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. José Vítor Rodrigues blasted a shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mauricio Mero having to make a save. In the 36thth minute of the game Inocencio Millrick who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Independente FC's Nestor Quintal was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 37th minute, Leo Lazcano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zé Carlos de Azevedo's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 42ndth minute, Mauricio Mero skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. DEPORTIVO SJ's Mauricio Mero proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 43rd minute of the match, managed to save DEPORTIVO SJ from getting a goal against them. After having played for 49 minutes, Leo Lazcano managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. DEPORTIVO SJ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Leo Lazcano was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Mauricio Mero stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Zé Carlos de Azevedo's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. Independente FC's José Vítor Rodrigues got a good chance for a goal in the 63rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Independente FC's Zé Carlos de Azevedo in the 65th minute got a chance for a shot 65th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye DEPORTIVO SJ's goalie prevented a goal. When the match clock showed 65 minutes, the score became 2-0 when Zé Carlos de Azevedo sped through DEPORTIVO SJ's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Mauricio Mero. DEPORTIVO SJ's Aquilino Gotzon got a good chance for a goal in the 69th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Gilberto Gonçalves fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mauricio Mero having to interfere. Mauricio Mero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zé Carlos de Azevedo, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. 83 minutes into the game, Independente FC's José Vítor Rodrigues nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mauricio Mero made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. In the 94th minute, Zé Carlos de Azevedo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Independente FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. There was no doubt that Independente FC were the better team. Independente FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.