Official Cup

Estadio Libertador
Spectators: 167 (Terracing: 126, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Marcus Bittencourt made the kick off which started today's match. Adriano Friggieri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Keith Richards, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Revolución Joao FC's Olavo Velloso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 6th minute of the match, managed to save Revolución Joao FC from getting a goal against them. In the 6th match minute, Revolución Joao FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Rodrigo to maneuver through the defense. 12 minutes into the match, Revolución Joao FC's goalkeeper Olavo Velloso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcus Bittencourt. Adriano Friggieri didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Youssef Malek went, in the 13th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. Adriano Friggieri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Youssef Malek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcus Bittencourt could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Olavo Velloso made a huge save. With a little luck, Revolución Joao FC's Olavo Velloso got control of the ball when Marcus Bittencourt tried to sneak it across the goal line. João Rodrigo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcus Bittencourt's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Olavo Velloso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 29th minute of play. 29 minutes into the match, Marcus Bittencourt dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Olavo Velloso, 1-1. When Edu Melo came up free with the goalie in the 32nd minute, the REAL ITALIANI F.C 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 Edu Melo couldn't finish the play. Marcus Bittencourt's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Olavo Velloso read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. In the 37th minute, Eudoxio Nembro 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. Revolución Joao FC's Olavo Velloso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 38th minute of the match, managed to save Revolución Joao FC from getting a goal against them. In the 40th minute, Leandro Bartoli made a precise shot to the right of Adriano Friggieri. REAL ITALIANI F.C's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Youssef Malek in the 43rd minute of play forced REAL ITALIANI F.C's goalkeeper Adriano Friggieri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Revolución Joao FC's Olavo Velloso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 47th minute of the match, managed to save Revolución Joao FC from getting a goal against them. After the first half Revolución Joao FC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Youssef Malek made the kick off in the second half. In the 54thth minute of the game Edu Melo who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Revolución Joao FC's Olavo Velloso was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the match clock showed 54 minutes, the score became 2-2 when Edu Melo sped through Revolución Joao FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Olavo Velloso. Thanks to some nice moves Youssef Malek could shoot a difficult shot in the 57th minute, which Adriano Friggieri however easily saved by the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Keith Richards got free with Adriano Friggieri in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 63 minutes into the match, REAL ITALIANI F.C's goalkeeper Adriano Friggieri had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Youssef Malek. In the 65th match minute, Revolución Joao FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Youssef Malek to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Youssef Malek got free with Adriano Friggieri in the 70th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 71st minute Leandro Bartoli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adriano Friggieri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. João Rodrigo charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed João Rodrigo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of REAL ITALIANI F.C booed when Revolución Joao FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. João Rodrigo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 75 minutes into the match, REAL ITALIANI F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Cuero Ibañez came free, but Adriano Friggieri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adriano Friggieri stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Leandro Bartoli's shot from short distance in the 76th minute. Youssef Malek who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 77thth minute tested the skills of Adriano Friggieri when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Edu Melo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Olavo Velloso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Adriano Friggieri made an important save on a dangerous shot by Youssef Malek in the 80th minute. Youssef Malek charged in rather forcefully in the 83rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Youssef Malek the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Youssef Malek hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. Justavino Manaut hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Keith Richards's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Adriano Friggieri read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 94th minute of play. After some careless play in the Revolución Joao FC defense, Edu Melo kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Olavo Velloso. The Revolución Joao FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Olavo Velloso should have stopped the shot. REAL ITALIANI F.C were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Revolución Joao FC for a fine match.