Friendly League

Arena Rondy
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Daniel Alcântara took the kick off in the first half of the match. Anísio Alagoano struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Rômulo de Almeida didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Castanheiro SC. After 10 played minutes Rondinone F.C - FDFDF got a freekick which was hit by Róbson Prata. Luisinho Seco hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Umberto Dionísio in the 18th minute of play forced Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's goalkeeper Rômulo de Almeida to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Castanheiro SC's Pedrinho Guimarães proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save Castanheiro SC from getting a goal against them. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's Rômulo de Almeida played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anísio Alagoano in the 26th minute of play. Rômulo de Almeida made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benedito Mineiro in the 32nd minute of play. After 36 played minutes Castanheiro SC got a freekick which was hit by Célio Vianna. 37 minutes into the match, Castanheiro SC's goal looked a bit too open when Daniel Alcântara came free, but Pedrinho Guimarães reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 40 minutes into the match, Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's goal looked a bit too open when Benedito Mineiro came free, but Rômulo de Almeida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pedrinho Guimarães showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nilson Paraibano, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Magno Pereira was the one to do the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nilson Paraibano in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pedrinho Guimarães prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Rondinone F.C - FDFDF booed when Castanheiro SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nilson Veloso didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pedrinho Guimarães showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nilson Paraibano in the 62nd minute of the match. A collision led to Rondinone F.C - FDFDF getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Amauri Rocha hit a great ball. Castanheiro SC made a substitution. Marcelo Eger replaced Magno Pereira. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF made a substitution. Chicão Matos replaced Nelson Esteves. Rondinone F.C - FDFDF made a substitution. Falcão Marques replaced Nilson Paraibano. After 64 played minutes Rondinone F.C - FDFDF got a freekick which was hit by Amauri Rocha. Benedito Mineiro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Rômulo de Almeida made a huge save. Nilson Veloso kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 75 minutes, Rômulo de Almeida successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Nilson Veloso kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. In the 77th minute, Rafinha Sergipano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mauro Sarmento in the 78th minute of play forced Rondinone F.C - FDFDF's goalkeeper Rômulo de Almeida to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 83 played minutes Castanheiro SC got a freekick which was hit by Umberto Dionísio. A collision led to Castanheiro SC getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Nilson Veloso hit a great ball. 88 minutes into the game, Castanheiro SC's Mauro Sarmento nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rômulo de Almeida made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. A collision led to Rondinone F.C - FDFDF getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Chicão Matos hit a great ball. The Castanheiro SC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Castanheiro SC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.