Friendly League

Morumbi
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Carlos Alberto Soares kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Walmir Pombal in the 5th minute of play forced São Paulo F.C.'s goalkeeper Tiago Godoi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Reko Nybacka was a little too slow when Edmílson Lago got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 12th minute. The score was now 1-0. 17 minutes into the game, Carlos Alberto Soares cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Tiago Godoi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. If Vito Travassos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 23rd match minute, Catugi FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jaime França to maneuver through the defense. 26 minutes into the match, Carlos Alberto Soares notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of São Paulo F.C.'s Tiago Godoi. Tiago Godoi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 31 minutes into the match, Walmir Pombal notched a goal, 1-3, to the right of São Paulo F.C.'s Tiago Godoi. Tiago Godoi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The supporters of Catugi FC booed when São Paulo F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kléber Cavalcante didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tiago Godoi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Walmir Pombal, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 35 minutes into the game, Catugi FC's Walmir Pombal nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tiago Godoi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-4. Jaime França kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. After the first half Catugi FC were leading 1-4. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Kléber Cavalcante to make the kick off. Tiago Godoi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tristan Lenaerts in the 51st minute of the match. 56 minutes into the match, São Paulo F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Carlos Alberto Soares came free, but Tiago Godoi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kléber Cavalcante in the 58th minute of play forced Catugi FC's goalkeeper Reko Nybacka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 59 played minutes São Paulo F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Buba Seco. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carlos Alberto Soares in the 60th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tiago Godoi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tiago Godoi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Walmir Pombal, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Tristan Lenaerts took the ball and in the 62 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tiago Godoi. Tiago Godoi dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-6. Erik Sanches kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Edmílson Lago received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 65th minute. Reko Nybacka tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Reko Nybacka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Buba Seco in the 73rd minute of play. 78 minutes into the match, São Paulo F.C.'s goalkeeper Tiago Godoi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Walmir Pombal. Attila Keserű hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. São Paulo F.C. made a substitution. Yaya Sow replaced Vito Travassos. After a rather tough play, São Paulo F.C.'s Attila Keserű got a free kick in the 80th minute. 81 minutes into the game, Carlos Alberto Soares recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Tiago Godoi. Carlos Alberto Soares showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-7. Tiago Godoi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Walmir Pombal, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Tiago Godoi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Carlos Alberto Soares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Walmir Pombal in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tiago Godoi saved São Paulo F.C. from getting behind. Reko Nybacka showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yaya Sow in the 95th minute of the match.