Friendly League

Zamalek FC Park
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Michel Faria made the kick off which started today's match. Merlin Dolan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michel Faria, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 25 minutes into the match, Zamalek FC's goal looked a bit too open when Michel Faria came free, but Merlin Dolan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The attack was good, but when Michel Faria in the 25th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. Jânio Brasil blasted a shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Merlin Dolan having to make a save. In the 36th minute Enio Marinho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Merlin Dolan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 40 minutes, Rafa Souto made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Zamalek FC's Merlin Dolan tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 43 minutes into the match, Zamalek FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jânio Brasil came free, but Merlin Dolan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Zamalek FC's zone, Rafa Souto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Merlin Dolan came out of the goal and Rafa Souto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 45 minutes into the game, Denny Olson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zamalek FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Internacional the free kick. Zamalek FC's Merlin Dolan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michel Faria in the 47th minute of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rudy Kerns was the one to do the kick off. Virgil Calderwood kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Zamalek FC's Merlin Dolan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jânio Brasil in the 58th minute of play. Rafa Souto kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. In the 62nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Zamalek FC's goalkeeper Merlin Dolan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Zamalek FC's Merlin Dolan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jânio Brasil in the 64th minute of play. Merlin Dolan was out of position in the 66 minute of play, and Enio Marinho capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Enio Marinho really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. 75 minutes into the match, Zamalek FC's goalkeeper Merlin Dolan had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Enio Marinho. In the 78th minute, Rafa Souto got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. During the 78th minute of the match Denny Olson completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Denny Olson a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 79th match minute, Zamalek FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Denny Olson to maneuver through the defense. In the 80th minute Jânio Brasil shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Merlin Dolan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match had gone on for 82 minutes, Michel Faria took a quick shot and it went in 0-4 without a chance for Merlin Dolan to make any attempt to save it. Merlin Dolan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rafa Souto's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. In the 90th minute, Jânio Brasil got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 92nd minute, Michel Faria got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The Zamalek FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Internacional were clearly better and deserved to take the win.