League

Estadio Gondifelos
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) SANFINS VLP's Inocencio Salbatore 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. When the match clock showed 7 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Inocencio Salbatore sped through NEW OPORTO's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Eliseu Soares. 10 minutes into the game, Zhuang Fan Zhen cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Eliseu Soares was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 14th match minute, NEW OPORTO was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wilson Espírito Santo to maneuver through the defense. Eliseu Soares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Inocencio Salbatore in the 16th minute of the match. In the 18th minute, Inocencio Salbatore left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The SANFINS VLP fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-3. 21 minutes into the match, Inocencio Salbatore notched a goal, 0-4, to the right of NEW OPORTO's Eliseu Soares. Eliseu Soares was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Eduardo Viana hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. After having played for 25 minutes, Zhuang Fan Zhen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. SANFINS VLP's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zhuang Fan Zhen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 27 minutes into the match, Zhuang Fan Zhen had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Eliseu Soares. NEW OPORTO's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zhuang Fan Zhen was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-5. 31 minutes into the game, SANFINS VLP's Inocencio Salbatore nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Eliseu Soares made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-6. When SANFINS VLP's Inocencio Salbatore in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye NEW OPORTO's goalie prevented a goal. Vítor Moutinho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When SANFINS VLP's Zhuang Fan Zhen in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye NEW OPORTO's goalie prevented a goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-7 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Wilson Espírito Santo made a kick off. Inocencio Salbatores short, quick shot in the 57thth minute got Eliseu Soares to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 58 minutes into the match, NEW OPORTO's goalkeeper Eliseu Soares had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Inocencio Salbatore. Inocencio Salbatore struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Eliseu Soares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for SANFINS VLP. Zhuang Fan Zhen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Eliseu Soares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match clock showed 68 minutes, the score became 0-8 when Zhuang Fan Zhen sped through NEW OPORTO's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Eliseu Soares. After a rather tough play, SANFINS VLP's 邵斌昂 got a free kick in the 71st minute. Wilson Espírito Santo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Through an outstanding action, after 74 minutes, Eliseu Soares successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. With his leg Eliseu Soares managed to avoid a goal in the 77thth minute, when SANFINS VLP's Inocencio Salbatore fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 81 played minutes SANFINS VLP got a freekick which was hit by Adriano Garcia. Inocencio Salbatore received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Eliseu Soares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Wilson Espírito Santo during the 88th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to NEW OPORTO getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Wilson Espírito Santo hit a great ball. In the 89th minute, Inocencio Salbatore made a precise shot to the right of Eliseu Soares. NEW OPORTO's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-10. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Zhuang Fan Zhen in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Eliseu Soares prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Eliseu Soares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zhuang Fan Zhen in the 95th minute of the match. SANFINS VLP played a much better game than NEW OPORTO and deserved their victory. The NEW OPORTO players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.