Friendly League

Palestra Itália
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Alexandru Eugen took the kick off in the first half of the match. Alexandru Eugen took the ball and in the 2 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Orlando Nogueira. Orlando Nogueira dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Orlando Nogueira made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Jorge Pirani sent off a good shot on target. AKI CORINTHIANS's Orlando Nogueira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bailey Kerns in the 7th minute of play. Orlando Nogueira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bailey Kerns, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind AKI CORINTHIANS's goalkeeper Orlando Nogueira, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a rather tough play, AKI CORINTHIANS's Vânderson Castro got a free kick in the 11th minute. Alexandru Eugen could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Orlando Nogueira made a huge save. Alexandru Eugen who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 14thth minute tested the skills of Orlando Nogueira when he managed to save the team from getting behind. A hard shot 17 in the game by Alexandru Eugen from a close distance when the talented Orlando Nogueira managed to make a qualified save. AKI CORINTHIANS's players were relieved. Alexandru Eugens short, quick shot in the 19thth minute got Orlando Nogueira to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Alexandru Eugen received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Orlando Nogueira came out and tried to block the shot, but Alexandru Eugen slotted it home off the left post making it 2-0 in the 20th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alexandru Eugen got free with Orlando Nogueira in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 27th minute PALMEIRAS-UTAH were awarded a corner. Codrin Musceleanu went to the cornerflag to take it. After 29 played minutes PALMEIRAS-UTAH got a freekick which was hit by Reyes Boyle. In the 30th minute Ciro Brasil shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Peter Steele saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. PALMEIRAS-UTAH's attack was well implemented in the 32nd minute, but when Alexandru Eugen was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. When PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Alexandru Eugen in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AKI CORINTHIANS's goalie prevented a goal. PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Peter Steele played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vânderson Castro in the 36th minute of play. A collision led to AKI CORINTHIANS getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Paredes Fortes hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Joachim Backlund got a free kick in the 44th minute. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

PALMEIRAS-UTAH made a substitution. Andre Randall replaced Bailey Kerns. Orlando Nogueira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexandru Eugen in the 54th minute of the match. Orlando Nogueira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexandru Eugen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When PALMEIRAS-UTAH's Alexandru Eugen in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye AKI CORINTHIANS's goalie prevented a goal. 62 minutes into the match, AKI CORINTHIANS's goal looked a bit too open when Alexandru Eugen came free, but Orlando Nogueira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 63rd minute Alexandru Eugen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Orlando Nogueira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. AKI CORINTHIANS's Orlando Nogueira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexandru Eugen in the 64th minute of play. Ciro Brasil charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ciro Brasil the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ciro Brasil kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Albino Ibar got free with Peter Steele in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 76thth minute of the game Alexandru Eugen who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but AKI CORINTHIANS's Orlando Nogueira was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 77th minute Alexandru Eugen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Orlando Nogueira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alexandru Eugen in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Orlando Nogueira prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Peter Steele made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ciro Brasil in the 82nd minute of play. Orlando Nogueira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexandru Eugen in the 85th minute of the match. Orlando Nogueira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexandru Eugen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 95 played minutes AKI CORINTHIANS got a freekick which was hit by Alf Bålström. PALMEIRAS-UTAH made a substitution. Tristan Alford replaced Alexandru Eugen. PALMEIRAS-UTAH were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of AKI CORINTHIANS for a fine match.