Prized/Friendly Cup

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Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Betinho Lenzi in the 4th minute of play forced Villaverde Celeste Clube's goalkeeper Nenko Reza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Betinho Lenzi in the 8th minute of play forced Villaverde Celeste Clube's goalkeeper Nenko Reza to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, FALCÕES VERDES's Lucjan Winograd got a free kick in the 10th minute. Roy Makaay fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Thomás Fernandes having to interfere. Betinho Lenzi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 16th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 16th minute Betinho Lenzi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nenko Reza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, FALCÕES VERDES's Betinho Lenzi got a free kick in the 18th minute. Roy Makaay sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 21 minutes into the match, FALCÕES VERDES's goal looked a bit too open when Roy Makaay came free, but Thomás Fernandes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 26 minutes into the match, Betinho Lenzi notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Villaverde Celeste Clube's Nenko Reza. Nenko Reza was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Betinho Lenzi in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nenko Reza prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Betinho Lenzi in the 36th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nenko Reza saved Villaverde Celeste Clube from getting behind. When FALCÕES VERDES's Betinho Lenzi in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Villaverde Celeste Clube's goalie prevented a goal. 38 minutes into the game, Guo Ao was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Villaverde Celeste Clube's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FALCÕES VERDES the free kick. In the 38th minute, Guo Ao hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, FALCÕES VERDES's Dennis Maranzano got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Nenko Reza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Betinho Lenzi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Betinho Lenzi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 57 minutes into the match, Betinho Lenzi dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Nenko Reza, 1-2. After a defensive mix-up in FALCÕES VERDES's zone, Roy Makaay stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Thomás Fernandes came out of the goal and Roy Makaay tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 71 minutes of play, FALCÕES VERDES's Betinho Lenzi made it 1-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Nenko Reza was left in no man's land by his defense there! Thomás Fernandes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roy Makaay, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Roy Makaay fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Thomás Fernandes having to interfere. FALCÕES VERDES made a substitution. Pietro Santos replaced Betinho Lenzi. The Villaverde Celeste Clube supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching FALCÕES VERDES's performance. The match ended with a win for FALCÕES VERDES.