League

Maracanã
Spectators: 7654 (Terracing: 5742, Seating: 1760, VIP seats: 152) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Paulino Sacristán kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute Anestis Protopsaltis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Serginho Azevedo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Flamengo FC's Serginho Azevedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maurinho Velasco in the 5th minute of play. Christian Fantini struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Michel Neuer didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Flamengo FC. RS Futebol Clube's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Hamílton Chaves in the 16th minute. RS Futebol Clube's Hamílton Chaves was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Serginho Azevedo in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. The audience was convinced that Anestis Protopsaltis's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Serginho Azevedo was relentless in the 19th minute of the game. In the 25th match minute, RS Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gilbert Ekström to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Flamengo FC's Paulino Sacristán got a free kick in the 26th minute. Michel Neuer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paulino Sacristán in the 31st minute of play. Serginho Azevedo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hamílton Chaves's shot from short distance in the 33rd minute. Serginho Azevedo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fabricio Raymond, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. Christian Fantini struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Michel Neuer didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Flamengo FC. Michel Neuer made an important save on a dangerous shot by Christian Fantini in the 39th minute. Michel Neuer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paulino Sacristán, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After a rather tough play, RS Futebol Clube's Fabricio Raymond got a free kick in the 46th minute.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Anestis Protopsaltis to make the kick off. Serginho Azevedo was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Anestis Protopsaltis showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 53 minute of play. Through an outstanding action, after 58 minutes, Serginho Azevedo successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Flamengo FC's Serginho Azevedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ragıp Buyruk in the 60th minute of play. 63 minutes into the match, Flamengo FC's goalkeeper Serginho Azevedo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ragıp Buyruk. Christian Fantini charged in rather forcefully in the 66th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Christian Fantini the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 66th minute, Christian Fantini hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. RS Futebol Clube's Celso Silva was substituted for Rubens Tinoco. When the match had gone on for 77 minutes, Anestis Protopsaltis took a quick shot and it went in 0-2 without a chance for Serginho Azevedo to make any attempt to save it. Maurinho Velasco's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Serginho Azevedo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 80th minute of play. Serginho Azevedo was out of position in the 82 minute of play, and Anestis Protopsaltis capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Anestis Protopsaltis really showed his touch with that goal: 0-3. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Anestis Protopsaltis in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Serginho Azevedo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Christian Fantini kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. RS Futebol Clube played a much better game than Flamengo FC and deserved their victory. The Flamengo FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.