Friendly League

Arena Da Zimba
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cesinha Vieira made the kick off which started today's match. In the 7th minute the ball was on its way in behind Al-Fajuth's goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 9 minutes in the game Fabrício Brunovskis did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Amílton Marinho. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Eliseu Alagoano managed to get in a good position for a shot. Al-Fajuth's supporters rose to their feet, but Eliseu Alagoano was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ivo Ramalho breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Fabrício Brunovskis charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fabrício Brunovskis the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 23rd match minute, Al-Fajuth was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabrício Brunovskis to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Imbituba - FSCMZ getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. William Breckenfeld hit a great ball. In the 28th match minute, Al-Fajuth was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabrício Brunovskis to maneuver through the defense. Eliseu Alagoano struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Ivo Ramalho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Al-Fajuth. With a little luck, Al-Fajuth's Édouard Mendy got control of the ball when Guilherme Souza tried to sneak it across the goal line. Édouard Mendy made an important save on a dangerous shot by Guilherme Souza in the 41st minute. Wilson Matorin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

In the 51st minute, Frederico Britto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Imbituba - FSCMZ's zone, Maicon Zanette stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ivo Ramalho came out of the goal and Maicon Zanette tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 54 minutes into the game, Al-Fajuth's Eliseu Alagoano nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Ivo Ramalho made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 59th match minute, Al-Fajuth was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rômulo Soares to maneuver through the defense. In the 64th minute of the match, Eliseu Alagoano got a very nice opportunity to score, but Ivo Ramalho was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 67th minute, Al-Fajuth's Wilson Matorin dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-2. Al-Fajuth's Édouard Mendy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cesinha Vieira in the 73rd minute of play. Imbituba - FSCMZ were awarded a corner in the 74th minute after Al-Fajuth's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Cesinha Vieira took the corner. Imbituba - FSCMZ's Cesinha Vieira was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Édouard Mendy in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Rômulo Soares made in the 81st minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Amílton Marinho. 83 minutes in the game Amílton Marinho did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Wilson Matorin. In the 86th minute, Al-Fajuth's Maicon Zanette seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Maicon Zanette the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Al-Fajuth protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Maicon Zanette had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After 86 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Al-Fajuth! Édouard Mendy had in the 88thth minute some difficulties stopping Cesinha Vieira's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. A collision led to Imbituba - FSCMZ getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Vinícius Leão hit a great ball. Cesinha Vieira hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Édouard Mendy made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Guilherme Souza in the 93rd minute of play. In the 94th match minute, Imbituba - FSCMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Júnior Mattos to maneuver through the defense. After 96 played minutes Imbituba - FSCMZ got a freekick which was hit by Júnior Mattos. Al-Fajuth's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.