Friendly League

Arena 26 de Dezembro
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Adrian Mutu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Santana Armada read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. Brickeen Wall took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saverio Niva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 11 minutes into the game, Adrian Mutu cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Santana Armada was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wágner Recife in the 18th minute of play forced Braga Junior FC's goalkeeper Brickeen Wall to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Braga Junior FC's Brickeen Wall played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wágner Recife in the 18th minute of play. After 19 played minutes Vancouver Reds got a freekick which was hit by Roberto Perfumo. Santana Armada took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adrian Mutu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Brickeen Wall showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wágner Recife, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. 24 minutes had been played when some careless play by Braga Junior FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Greger Sandström was slow to take the kick. During this time Vancouver Reds's players had a chance to rest. When Adrian Mutu came up free with the goalie in the 35th minute, the Braga Junior FC 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 Adrian Mutu couldn't finish the play. In the 37thth minute of the game Wágner Recife who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Braga Junior FC's Brickeen Wall was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A hard shot 38 in the game by Adrian Mutu from a close distance when the talented Santana Armada managed to make a qualified save. Vancouver Reds's players were relieved. After 44 played minutes Braga Junior FC got a freekick which was hit by Tomasz Waldoch. Greger Sandström's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Brickeen Wall read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 46th minute of play. Adrian Mutu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Santana Armada read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Wágner Recife was the one to do the kick off. Brickeen Wall showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wágner Recife, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Vancouver Reds made a substitution. Rodrigo Ferdinand replaced Róbson Queirós. The supporters of Vancouver Reds booed when Braga Junior FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dariusz Zembrzuski didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rodrigo Ferdinand received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Brickeen Wall tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 69th match minute, Braga Junior FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Mutu to maneuver through the defense. Santana Armada showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adrian Mutu, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. After 87 minutes of play, Vancouver Reds's Benicio Valentine made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Brickeen Wall was left in no man's land by his defense there! Adrian Mutu might have been able to make a better finish in the 90th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Santana Armada. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Adrian Mutu ran back to his position shaking his head. Santana Armada took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adrian Mutu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 92 minutes into the match, Braga Junior FC's goal looked a bit too open when Saverio Niva came free, but Brickeen Wall reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 94 minutes into the match, Vancouver Reds's goal looked a bit too open when Adrian Mutu came free, but Santana Armada reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Braga Junior FC's Dariusz Zembrzuski got a free kick in the 95th minute. The Braga Junior FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Vancouver Reds's performance. The match ended with a win for Vancouver Reds.