League

Colosseo
Spectators: 7298 (Terracing: 5673, Seating: 1575, VIP seats: 50) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Reynaldo Falcão kicked off to start the match. When Dário Pereira fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Confiança FC's protests and gave Dário Pereira a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Sociedade Esportiva Roma booed when Confiança FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dário Pereira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Confiança FC's Régis Leite played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reynaldo Falcão in the 13th minute of play. If Reynaldo Falcão had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. A collision led to Confiança FC getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Robinho Furlan hit a great ball. When Carlos Alberto Baiano came up free with the goalie in the 21st minute, the Sociedade Esportiva Roma fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Carlos Alberto Baiano couldn't finish the play. Régis Leite made an important save on a dangerous shot by Reynaldo Falcão in the 24th minute. Cléber Donato charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cléber Donato the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 26th match minute, Sociedade Esportiva Roma was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cléber Donato to maneuver through the defense. When the match clock showed 31 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Reynaldo Falcão sped through Confiança FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Régis Leite. Amílton Gerber fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Régis Leite having to interfere. Reynaldo Falcão who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 35thth minute tested the skills of Régis Leite when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 43rd minute of the match Luís Fábio França sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Conrado Che skillfully saved the ball. When Reynaldo Falcão came up free with the goalie in the 45th minute, the Sociedade Esportiva Roma fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Reynaldo Falcão couldn't finish the play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

54 minutes into the match, Sociedade Esportiva Roma's Reynaldo Falcão sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Régis Leite narrowly saved just below the crossbar. If Luisão Dionísio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 66 minutes into the match, Confiança FC's goal looked a bit too open when Reynaldo Falcão came free, but Régis Leite reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 69th match minute, Sociedade Esportiva Roma was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Flávio Veloso to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reynaldo Falcão in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Régis Leite prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Reynaldo Falcão in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Régis Leite prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Nelson Baiano fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Confiança FC's protests and gave Nelson Baiano a yellow card for diving instead. Nelson Baiano kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Robinho Furlan charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Robinho Furlan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 82 minutes, Luís Fábio França mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Confiança FC and the Sociedade Esportiva Roma players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 82nd match minute, Confiança FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luís Fábio França to maneuver through the defense. 83 minutes into the match, Sociedade Esportiva Roma's William Fantini broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Confiança FC's zone, Reynaldo Falcão stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Régis Leite came out of the goal and Reynaldo Falcão tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Sociedade Esportiva Roma fully deserved thier win.