League

Algarve XXI
Spectators: 9276 (Terracing: 6959, Seating: 2133, VIP seats: 184) Qiu Chuan Ran took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mariano Bladi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 8th minute, Feliks Bondel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bernard Perathoner kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. In the 13th match minute, Sporting Clube V.R.S.A. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gonzalo Lixandro to maneuver through the defense. If Pes Torto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mariano Bladi in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Qiu Chuan Ran prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Qiu Chuan Ran made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pes Torto in the 19th minute of play. In the 22nd minute Eder Lopes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Qiu Chuan Ran saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. With a little luck, Sabadim Harammes PRD's Mauro Cunha got control of the ball when Raimundo Ventura tried to sneak it across the goal line. Feliks Bondel kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. With a little luck, Sabadim Harammes PRD's Mauro Cunha got control of the ball when Raimundo Ventura tried to sneak it across the goal line. Raimundo Ventura who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 33rdth minute tested the skills of Mauro Cunha when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When Rodolfo Faria came up free with the goalie in the 43rd minute, the Sporting Clube V.R.S.A. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Rodolfo Faria couldn't finish the play. Qiu Chuan Ran showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pes Torto, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Mauro Cunha made an important save on a dangerous shot by Raimundo Ventura in the 46th 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Raimundo Ventura was the one to do the kick off. Mauro Cunha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodolfo Faria, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Qiu Chuan Ran was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Pes Torto showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 55 minute of play. Abel Castelo Branco received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Qiu Chuan Ran came out and tried to block the shot, but Abel Castelo Branco slotted it home off the left post making it 0-2 in the 62nd minute. Sabadim Harammes PRD made a substitution. Joel Azeredo replaced Francisco Figueiredo. Mauro Cunha showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gonzalo Lixandro, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Gonzalo Lixandro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Gonzalo Lixandro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mauro Cunha breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The Sabadim Harammes PRD fans' excitement grew in the 75th match minute when Sabadim Harammes PRD's Eder Lopes 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 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Pes Torto 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. Qiu Chuan Ran made a fantastic save in the 84th minute, when Pes Torto sent off a good shot on target. When Sabadim Harammes PRD's Pes Torto in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s goalie prevented a goal. Sabadim Harammes PRD's Mauro Cunha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gonzalo Lixandro in the 95th minute of play. Mauro Cunha came out of the goal in the 95th minute to try and stop a shot by Sporting Clube V.R.S.A.'s Gonzalo Lixandro. But to his dismay, Gonzalo Lixandro quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-4.