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Red Star Benwell 1 – 2 IJLW Brazil

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17/09/2005
Tyneside Amateur League Division 2

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Mitchell (Smith 75), Churchley, Walker, Haigh, Paterson, Hinks, Armstrong, Freath, Ho (Dibb 60), Bull.

Brazil started very hesitantly and almost went behind in the first minute when a long range shot surprised everyone and grazed the upright. Playing an unfamiliar 4-5-1 formation, Brazil’s three central midfielders took a while to adjust but when they did the visitors really started to dominate the match. On the largest pitch in the league, Brazil made good use of the space with all of the players (including the defenders) making themselves available. Red Star struggled to get hold of the ball and when they did they struggled even more to keep it. Jon Hinks, in particular, made several excellent tackles.

Matty Bull, sometimes lacking a bit of support (mainly due to the size of the playing surface), ran tirelessly as usual, chasing the ball into the corners and harassing the defenders. A powerful run down the right led to the opening goal. Bull played the ball into the box where Dan Armstrong controlled it well. As he looked for his first Brazil goal, his shot was blocked but Mark Freath was in the right place at the right time to finish it off. Minutes later, Freath was in the right place at the right time again. This time however his attempt at a clever lob-volley went the wrong side of the goal frame.

Bull doubled the lead by beating the offside trap to get onto the end of Freath’s through ball. His finish was clinical. With Red Star lacking any penetration against a solid Brazil back-line, it was the visitors that created virtually all of the chances. On numerous occasions, Bull got clear of the last defender but time after time he was halted in his tracks by the referee’s (over-eager) assistant. The best chance of the lot fell to Steve Ho, after Ewan Paterson had helped on Dave Churchley’s long throw. The ball just wouldn’t get low enough for him as he cleared the bar from six yards out.

A consolation goal for the hosts in the second half gave them more than they deserved. Despite not getting the score line they deserved, Brazil were happy enough with the three points that they more than deserved.

Scott Dibb made an impressive debut, in the last quarter of the game. Bull was man of the match.

IJLW Brazil 1 – 5 Blyth Town Reserves

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10/09/2005
Tyneside Amateur League Division 2

IJLW Brazil
McClure, Davison, Churchley, Walker, Haigh, Paterson, Hinks, Armstrong, Ho, Marquiss, Bull.

On a much wetter surface than they have been used to this season, Brazil made a slow start. However, as Dan Armstrong and Jon Hinks managed to get hold of the ball more in midfield, the hosts started to look like the better side. It was against the run of play when Blyth took the lead. Brazil responded well and created several half-chances and one very good one. Ewan Paterson, surprisingly far infield from the right, latched onto the ball and easily got past the last defender. As the keeper came out to meet him he lifted the ball over him but also over the crossbar.

Another goal against the run of play for the visitors was much more than they deserved in the first half but Brazil did strike back to reduce the deficit. For the first time this season a Brazil player other than Matty Bull scored a goal. Bull was involved however. He turned provider, swinging in a corner which was met by the head of Shaun Haigh with just enough conviction to see it cross the line.

In the second half Brazil started off the better team again but as the game progressed injuries, tiredness and lack of substitutes conspired against them to let Blyth run out comfortable winners with a very flattering score line. It could have been even worse when a fine run down the left wing followed by a perfect cross into the box looked odds on to give Blyth another goal. Somehow, however, Brazil’s player-manager Dave Churchley, under great pressure from the Blyth striker, managed to head the ball out from under the crossbar.

Brazil were still playing well though when they had possession and created several chances of their own. The best came from a long throw-in by the goal scorer, Haigh. Churchley flicked it on after making a clever late run into the box. John Marquiss’ first touch was good but, after not seeing or hearing Paterson in the perfect position to put it away, he shot over the bar on the turn. Bryan Walker also shot over late on, with his weaker left foot, after he and Churchley had worked the opening between them following a corner by Bull.

Steve Ho was man of the match.

IJLW Brazil 2 – 1 Black Bull Benton

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03/09/2005
Friendly (this was originally a Tyneside Amateur League Division 2 match but Black Bull Benton resigned from the league later in the season).

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Mitchell, Churchley, Walker, Mason, Paterson, Freath, Stephenson (Smith 50), C Cuggy (Slack 45), Bull, K Cuggy.
Sub not used: Armstrong.

Brazil’s league campaign got off to the worst possible start as stand-in skipper Bryan Walker lost the toss. Things went from bad to worse for the home side when they conceded an early goal, following a poor clearance. Brazil’s defence had their very valid offside appeals turned down, despite goalkeeper Lee Wilkinson not being goal-side of the scorer as the cross came in.

Brazil responded well and soon got back into the game. Matty Bull continued his hot streak as he got onto the end of Walker’s long ball and chipped the advancing keeper.

In the second half, Brazil had chances to take the lead before they actually did. The best fell to Ewan Paterson. Dave Churchley’s clever, lofted pass fell perfectly into Paterson’s path. The pint-sized player pulled the trigger prematurely, pulling his shot past the post. The crucial second goal did eventually come to give the hosts the lead. Keith Cuggy held off the last defender allowing Bull to run onto the ball and hit a first-time shot curling into the far corner. Brazil’s only goal-scorer so far this season had the chances to complete his first hat trick for the club but his decisions to shoot early, instead of taking the ball closer to goal, proved to be the wrong ones.

The versatility of several Brazil players (Paterson in particular) was of vital importance in holding onto the lead, to cover for injuries and formation changes.

Benton threw more men forward as the end of the game approached but chances were few and far between as Brazil defended very well.

With Mark Freath’s four-week-long honeymoon period coming to an end, he made a welcome return to the Brazil side. What he lacked in match fitness he more than made up for with the enthusiasm of a schoolboy and the experience of the veteran that he is. His commanding performance in the centre of the park earned him the man of the match award.

IJLW Brazil 0 – 1 Wardley Durham Ranger

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27/08/2005
John Hampson Memorial Trophy Group D

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Mitchell, Churchley, Walker, Mason, Love, C Cuggy, Stephenson, Ho, Goodliff, K Cuggy.
Subs not used: Armstrong, Bell.

With Brazil struggling for numbers on the bank holiday weekend, four players (Paul Mason, Trevor Love, Mark Stephenson and Keith Cuggy, whose appearance in the same line up as Craig Cuggy made them the sixth pair of brothers to play together for Brazil) came into the team for the first time. Brazil’s performance was much better than it had been in the last few matches. They looked solid at the back, creative up front and hard-working in midfield. The only thing lacking was the finishing as Les Goodliff, Steve Ho, K Cuggy, and Love all came close but not close enough.

Player-manager Dave Churchley’s return to form was recognised with him being named as man of the match. Despite the result, the performance bodes well for the start of the league programme next weekend.

IJLW Brazil 2 – 6 Cramlington Town Reserves

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20/08/2005
John Hampson Memorial Trophy Group D

IJLW Brazil
Paterson, Mitchell, Churchley, Walker, Haigh, Cuggy, Hinks, Armstrong, Ho, Bull, Smith (Harrison 45).

With five goalkeepers unavailable for various reasons, star midfielder (and shortest member of the squad) Ewan Paterson volunteered to take the gloves. Brazil made a good start and could have taken the lead almost immediately. Paul Smith robbed Cramlington’s centre back but dragged his shot wide as the keeper advanced towards him.

It was the hosts that scored first. Matty Bull, whose form has been superb so far this season, beat the offside trap and placed his shot perfectly into the bottom corner. It wasn’t long though before the First Division side started to dominate. They led 4-1 at the interval. Paterson had been extremely unlucky for one of the goals; having made an excellent reaction save, the rebound was put away.

Brazil were better in the second half and got back into the game early on. Bryan Walker’s long throw was headed away only just outside the box were Bull was waiting. His left footed volley into the top corner is an early contender for goal of the season.

Again Cramlington regained control and made sure of their victory with a couple more goals. Brazil did create more chances but failed to put any away. With time running out, Bull looked set to strike a 30 yard free kick in an attempt to score his first hat-trick for Brazil. He fooled everyone when he played a delightful pass into the box to the unmarked Walker. The big centre back’s first touch was good, a lot better than the second as lashed his shot over the bar.

Mark Harrison’s physical presence troubled the defenders enough in the second half to earn him the match of the match award.

IJLW Brazil P v P Wardley Durham Ranger

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17/08/2005
John Hampson Memorial Trophy Group D

Match postponed due to no referee.

Despite the match not being played, a Brazil player picked up the first trophy of the season. Steve Ho was presented with a small lolly-stick model of himself by Paul Smith’s son. On the back was rumoured to be written: “Steve/11/I love you. Thanks for the sweets.”

Ryton AFC Reserves 7 – 1 IJLW Brazil

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13/08/2005
John Hampson Memorial Trophy Group D

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Mitchell, Churchley, Walker, Haigh, Cuggy, Hinks, Armstrong, Ho, Smith, Bull.

A strong Ryton team really took advantage of Brazil’s weaknesses and lack of match fitness as they inflicted Brazil’s worst defeat for two years. The goals included a penalty given for no reason and an own goal.

Brazil got a goal back before half time when Matty Bull dispossessed the Ryton centre back and scored. Brazil did have other chances. The best of these both came from excellent through balls by Jon Hinks. Paul Smith and Steve Ho got on the end of them but couldn’t beat the keeper.

The score could have been even more humiliating had it not been for a couple of sharp saves by Lee Wilkinson and an excellent goal line clearance by Dave Churchley. Dan Armstrong’s battling performance in the centre of the pitch earned him his first man of the match award for Brazil.

Killingworth 2 – 0 IJLW Brazil

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10/08/2005
John Hampson Memorial Trophy Group D

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Walker, Churchley, Kennedy, Paterson, Cuggy (Smith 60), Hinks, Slack, Haigh, Ho, Bull.

With no changing rooms, corner flags, parking spaces or toilet facilities, it was not the ideal preparation for a cup match. With the return of Mark Kennedy, Brazil opted for a 3-5-2 formation and it seemed to really shore up the defence well. They looked solid throughout except for the usual vulnerability from set pieces against Killingworth’s exceptionally tall team. The opening goal came from a free kick. The ball in was flicked on and then stabbed home by the striker. Ewan Paterson scrambled back to try to clear it off the line but appeared to run around the ball and go at it with his wrong (right) foot.

At the other end, Brazil were looking livelier than they had on Saturday with Matty Bull working extremely hard. Half chances came and went with Craig Cuggy and Jon Hinks probably coming closest.

Brazil’s side lack fitness at present and it really started to show in the second half. Killingworth extended their lead, from a corner, and started to get more possession in dangerous areas. Some good defending from Bryan Walker and Dave Churchley and a couple of decent saves by Lee Wilkinson prevented Killingworth from adding a third.

New club captain, Shaun Haigh had an excellent game in midfield. Bull continued his hard work throughout and was rewarded by being named the man of the match. Steve Ho came closest to pulling a goal back Brazil when he hit the side netting after an excellent one-two with Bull.

IJLW Brazil 1 – 3 Willington Quay Saints

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06/08/2005
John Hampson Memorial Trophy Group D

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Mitchell, Churchley, Walker, Haigh, Cuggy, Paterson, Armstrong, Ho, Bull, Stephenson (Smith 65).

The new campaign got off to tough start with the visit of Division 1 side Willington Quay Saints. With several Brazil regulars missing, the home side looked a little lost at times as they tried to gel together. Saints made the better start and were rewarded with the only goal of the first half despite a strong suspicion of offside. Matty Bull worked hard to pressurise the Saints defence but often looked quite isolated up front when Brazil were in possession. As the half progressed, Brazil’s defensive play got tighter as the midfield and defence remembered and realised what to do.

The second half saw Brazil looking more composed and made the match a lot more even. Dan Armstrong impressed on his debut in midfield.

A freak goal, as the ball was curled in from near the corner flag, gave the visitors a more comfortable lead. Brazil responded well, though, and pulled a goal back quickly. Tom Mitchell put in a good curling cross from the right which picked out Mike Stephenson, in the box. He beat the first defender but was hacked down before he had the chance to shoot. The ref had no hesitation in awarding a penalty which Bull slid neatly into the corner of the goal.

Paul Smith’s introduction as a substitute up front was, confusingly, the second Brazil debut of the day, as he is not the same Paul Smith that has played previously.

Continuing on from last season, Lee Wilkinson was man of the match.

West Jesmond 3 – 1 IJLW Brazil

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22/05/2005
Friendly

IJLW Brazil
Wilkinson, Walker, Churchley, Kennedy, McGowan, Creighton (Cuggy 70), Freath, Hinks (Katirai 55), Haigh (Mitchell 75), Goodliff, Paterson.

An assorted crowd of friends, family, lap dancers and squad members assembled along the side of the St Peter’s pitch for this special, one-off game to be featured in BBC documentary ‘Spendaholics’.

Brazil got off to a good start with Les Goodliff blasting in a 25 yard free kick after Jon Hinks had been carelessly bundled over. As the game progressed, Brazil looked increasingly rusty, having finished their 2004-05 league program weeks ago. West Jesmond took advantage of this to go in 2-1 at the interval, with Brazil’s chances few and far between. The hosts, however, had been extremely lucky with their first goal as the winger had taken the ball over both the touchline and the goal line before getting his cross in.

Brazil’s second half showed an improvement with James Katirai coming off the bench and getting himself into the right place at the right time. He came close to levelling the scores three times but just missed the target on each occasion.

Despite the presence of two BBC cameras, the slack third goal went in apparently unnoticed. After the game had finished the goal was unconvincingly re-enacted for the cameras, virtually guaranteeing Lee Wilkinson an appearance on national TV. The programme is scheduled to be shown on BBC 2 in July.

Other news:
On the same day, ‘A Certain Trigger’, the debut album by Maximo Park, charted at number 15. If you don’t already have a copy, go out and buy it. You won’t be disappointed.