Friendly League

Colina Historica
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lucrețiu Ghimiș took the kick off in the first half of the match. Lucrețiu Ghimiș struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Marcelo Vidal didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007. After some careless play in the Vasco Mineiro FC defense, Irinel Tatomir kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marcelo Vidal. The Vasco Mineiro FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marcelo Vidal should have stopped the shot. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Vasco Mineiro FC's goalkeeper Marcelo Vidal, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 19 minutes into the game, Lucrețiu Ghimiș cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Marcelo Vidal was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When the match clock showed 25 minutes, the score became 0-4 when Irinel Tatomir sped through Vasco Mineiro FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Marcelo Vidal. A throw-in in the 28th minute of the game was made by Fabrício Tasso with Frederico Lago as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. 31 minutes into the match, Vasco Mineiro FC's Alessandro Vander sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Timo Courtois narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Irinel Tatomir in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcelo Vidal prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 34 minutes, Irinel Tatomir managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's supporters crossed their fingers, but Irinel Tatomir was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Vinícius Esteves fell near the penalty area in the 35th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Vasco Mineiro FC's protests and gave Vinícius Esteves a yellow card for diving instead. In the 36th minute, Vinícius Esteves hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Vasco Mineiro FC's Marcelo Vidal played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucrețiu Ghimiș in the 37th minute of play. In the 38th minute of the match Basarab Vărzaru sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Marcelo Vidal skillfully saved the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Irinel Tatomir in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcelo Vidal saved Vasco Mineiro FC from getting behind. 47 minutes into the game, Lucrețiu Ghimiș cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-5. Marcelo Vidal was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's Christoffel Bracke was substituted for Özalp Erdönmez. The Vasco Mineiro FC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 were winning 0-5.

Marcelo Vidal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Irinel Tatomir, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Irinel Tatomir in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcelo Vidal saved Vasco Mineiro FC from getting behind. After some careless play in the Vasco Mineiro FC defense, Basarab Vărzaru kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Marcelo Vidal. The Vasco Mineiro FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Marcelo Vidal should have stopped the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Vasco Mineiro FC's zone, Lucrețiu Ghimiș stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Marcelo Vidal came out of the goal and Lucrețiu Ghimiș tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's Guilherme Basso was substituted for Lucrețiu Ghimiș. After 72 minutes, Edu Cunha mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Vasco Mineiro FC and the ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 72nd minute, Edu Cunha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet as Irinel Tatomir kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Marcelo Vidal. That made the score 0-7 in the 73 minute of play. 76 minutes into the game, ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's Irinel Tatomir nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcelo Vidal made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-8. Marcelo Vidal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Irinel Tatomir in the 80th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007's Guilherme Basso slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Marcelo Vidal. That made the score 0-9 after 81 minutes of play. If Nils Helberg had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fabrício Tasso hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. When the match was over ★RO★ Afrimesti FC 2007 could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Vasco Mineiro FC throughout the match.