Friendly League

Allianz Arena
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Blas Blai started the match with the kick off. Perivaldo Carneiro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nelsinho Marinho got free with Artemio Edwardo in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Artemio Edwardo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ronaldo Pirani, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Maurinho Matorin hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. Nelsinho Marinho struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Artemio Edwardo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Palestra do Interior. With 21 minutes on the clock, Doni Pimenta commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After a rather tough play, Palestra do Interior's Doni Pimenta got a free kick in the 21st minute. Fernando Pras showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Flavio Pacorro in the 23rd minute of the match. Ronaldo Pirani charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ronaldo Pirani the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Palestra do Interior's Ronaldo Pirani got a free kick in the 29th minute. 31 minutes into the game, Palestra do Interior's Ronaldo Pirani nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Artemio Edwardo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Zé Rafael could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Artemio Edwardo made a huge save. The supporters of Palestra do Interior booed when Coupon Busters II AR was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavio Pacorro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Perivaldo Carneiro received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Artemio Edwardo came out and tried to block the shot, but Perivaldo Carneiro slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 44th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ronaldo Pirani stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Anier Menendo hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. In the 54th minute, Richard Ríos 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 59th minute, Perivaldo Carneiro left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Palestra do Interior fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. Artemio Edwardo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zé Rafael, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Artemio Edwardo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronaldo Pirani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sergio Modestio charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sergio Modestio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Palestra do Interior booed when Coupon Busters II AR was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sergio Modestio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Palestra do Interior's Valdomiro Diniz was substituted for Alex Toscano. After a rather tough play, Coupon Busters II AR's Sergio Modestio got a free kick in the 77th minute. The supporters of Coupon Busters II AR booed when Palestra do Interior was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. David Vale didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Adolfo Etxepare fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Coupon Busters II AR's protests and gave Adolfo Etxepare a yellow card for diving instead. Artemio Edwardo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from David Vale in the 84th minute of the match. Coupon Busters II AR's Artemio Edwardo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Perivaldo Carneiro in the 85th minute of play. Artemio Edwardo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nelsinho Marinho in the 90th minute of the match. Artemio Edwardo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Vale, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. There was no doubt that Palestra do Interior were the better team. Palestra do Interior's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.