Official Cup

Arena Nilton Santos
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) Patricio Bartolome struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Alfredo Macedo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alpachiri AFC. Alfredo Macedo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Patricio Bartolome in the 11th minute of play. Santiago Txilar's late challenge caught a Nova Era's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Santiago Txilar helped the player get up and apologised. In the 13th match minute, Alpachiri AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Santiago Txilar to maneuver through the defense. If Santiago Txilar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alfredo Macedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rafael Leobardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfredo Macedo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Patricio Bartolome in the 18th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alfredão Queirós during the 22nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. An unexpectedly hard shot by Patricio Bartolome in the 23rd minute of play forced Nova Era's goalkeeper Alfredo Macedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pedro Coutinho during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Nova Era's Alfredo Macedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Patricio Bartolome in the 27th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, Alpachiri AFC's goalkeeper Roman Shantala had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Egídio Vaz. Zé Augusto de Sousa hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Nova Era's goalkeeper Alfredo Macedo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 34 minutes into the match, Nova Era's goal looked a bit too open when Patricio Bartolome came free, but Alfredo Macedo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rafael Leobardo in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alfredo Macedo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nova Era's Alfredo Macedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Patricio Bartolome in the 38th minute of play. 40 minutes had been played when some careless play by Nova Era's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cido Araújo was slow to take the kick. During this time Alpachiri AFC's players had a chance to rest. It was a well-played corner which Rafael Leobardo managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. After a rather tough play, Nova Era's Ivo Silva got a free kick in the 41st minute. After some careless play in the Nova Era defense, Patricio Bartolome kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alfredo Macedo. The Nova Era fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alfredo Macedo should have stopped the shot. After having played for 46 minutes, Vito Freire managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nova Era's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vito Freire was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Egídio Vaz was the one to do the kick off. Roman Shantala showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vito Freire in the 50th minute of the match. Alfredo Macedo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rafael Leobardo in the 52nd minute. 53 minutes had been played when some careless play by Nova Era's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Cido Araújo was slow to take the kick. During this time Alpachiri AFC's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Cido Araújo almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Nova Era's Alfredo Macedo did a great save. If Patricio Bartolome had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gilmar Veloso charged in rather forcefully in the 56th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gilmar Veloso the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Gilmar Veloso kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Alfredo Macedo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Patricio Bartolome in the 57th minute of the match. 59 minutes into the match, Nova Era's Didi Vergílio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Roman Shantala narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Alfredo Macedo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Santiago Txilar in the 61st minute of the match. After 62 minutes Nova Era's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Cido Araújo who took care of the corner kick. Alpachiri AFC's Paul Almajan was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Alfredo Macedo in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Nova Era's Alfredo Macedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Santiago Txilar in the 64th minute of play. 65 minutes into the game, Santiago Txilar cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Alfredo Macedo was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Patricio Bartolome could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Alfredo Macedo made a huge save. Patricio Bartolome struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Alfredo Macedo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alpachiri AFC. Rafael Leobardo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfredo Macedo having to interfere. When Alpachiri AFC's Patricio Bartolome in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Nova Era's goalie prevented a goal. Patricio Bartolome's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 89thth minute, Alfredo Macedo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 90 minutes, Ivo Silva mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Nova Era and the Alpachiri AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 90th minute, Ivo Silva hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alfredo Macedo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luisito Abad in the 92nd minute of the match. With an all-out effort, Alpachiri AFC's Alfredo Macedo threw himself towards the right post 94 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Ladislao Savier, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Alpachiri AFC played a much better game than Nova Era and deserved their victory. The Nova Era players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.