Friendly League

Ninho do Pássaro
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Blas Benat made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Remigio Florin in the 3rd minute of play forced Al-Fajuth's goalkeeper Édouard Mendy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Al-Fajuth's Rômulo Soares got a free kick in the 4th minute. Édouard Mendy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leandro Cordairo in the 9th minute of the match. Wilson Matorin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Geronimo Tirso made a huge save. In the 12th minute Remigio Florin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Édouard Mendy saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 13 minutes into the game, Club Atletico Los Andes's Blas Benat nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Édouard Mendy made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Édouard Mendy stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Blas Benat's shot from short distance in the 17th minute. 18 minutes into the match, Club Atletico Los Andes's goalkeeper Geronimo Tirso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eliseu Alagoano. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Amadeu Furlan in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Geronimo Tirso saved Club Atletico Los Andes from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Remigio Florin in the 23rd minute of play forced Al-Fajuth's goalkeeper Édouard Mendy to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Édouard Mendy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Remigio Florin in the 29th minute of the match. In the 31st match minute, Al-Fajuth was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Léo Ortiz to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Eliseu Alagoano got free with Geronimo Tirso in the 35th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 37th minute Wilson Matorin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Geronimo Tirso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Club Atletico Los Andes were furious when Narciso Milio was red carded, 39 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 39th minute of the game. One of Club Atletico Los Andes:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Al-Fajuth:s goal. After a defensive mix-up in Club Atletico Los Andes's zone, Rômulo Soares stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Geronimo Tirso came out of the goal and Rômulo Soares tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Laureano Duardo kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

The wind increased when Wilson Matorin made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Club Atletico Los Andes's Remigio Florin ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Édouard Mendy. Édouard Mendy yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. Rômulo Soares's late challenge caught a Club Atletico Los Andes's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rômulo Soares helped the player get up and apologised. After 55 played minutes Al-Fajuth got a freekick which was hit by Rômulo Soares. With a little luck, Al-Fajuth's Édouard Mendy got control of the ball when Eriberto Mergildo tried to sneak it across the goal line. A collision led to Al-Fajuth getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Amílton Marinho hit a great ball. Geronimo Tirso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eliseu Alagoano in the 59th minute of play. Édouard Mendy made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eriberto Mergildo in the 63rd minute. After 64 minutes, Blas Benat mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Club Atletico Los Andes and the Al-Fajuth players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Club Atletico Los Andes getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Blas Benat hit a great ball. Remigio Florin hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. 70 minutes into the match, Club Atletico Los Andes's goal looked a bit too open when Eliseu Alagoano came free, but Geronimo Tirso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Al-Fajuth were awarded a corner in the 71th minute after Club Atletico Los Andes's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Léo Ortiz took the corner. In the 77th match minute, Al-Fajuth was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amílton Marinho to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Al-Fajuth's Amílton Marinho got a free kick in the 79th minute. Eliseu Alagoano charged in rather forcefully in the 82nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Eliseu Alagoano the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 82 played minutes Al-Fajuth got a freekick which was hit by Eliseu Alagoano. The supporters of Al-Fajuth booed when Club Atletico Los Andes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leandro Cordairo didn't get a good kick on the ball. 89 minutes into the match, Club Atletico Los Andes's goal looked a bit too open when Wilson Matorin came free, but Geronimo Tirso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Club Atletico Los Andes supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Club Atletico Los Andes would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.