Official Cup

Arena Luiz Ramos
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) Joaquim Marques made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joaquim Marques in the 4th minute of play forced Arrozal FC's goalkeeper Mathias Guimarães to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 5 minutes into the game, Cássio Mota recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Murilo Peixoto. Cássio Mota showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 14 minutes into the game, Aníbal Paes cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Mathias Guimarães was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 17 minutes, Joaquim Marques made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. Arrozal FC's Mathias Guimarães tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When Luiz Guilherme Barreto came up free with the goalie in the 20th minute, the Várzea F.C. 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 Luiz Guilherme Barreto couldn't finish the play. 22 minutes into the match, Arrozal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luiz Guilherme Barreto came free, but Mathias Guimarães reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 23rd minute Várzea F.C. were awarded a corner. Aníbal Paes went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Várzea F.C.'s Aníbal Paes to fire away a dangerous shot which Mathias Guimarães despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The audience was convinced that Joaquim Marques's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mathias Guimarães was relentless in the 28th minute of the game. Adhemar Ribeiro hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Sandro Urbano kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Mathias Guimarães stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Joaquim Marques's shot from short distance in the 33rd minute. When Várzea F.C.'s Joaquim Marques in the 37th minute got a chance for a shot 37th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arrozal FC's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joaquim Marques in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mathias Guimarães saved Arrozal FC from getting behind. In the 43rd minute, Cássio Mota hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Joaquim Marques in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mathias Guimarães prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Joaquim Marques's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mathias Guimarães was relentless in the 47th minute of the game. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Dé Esteves made a kick off. When Várzea F.C.'s Joaquim Marques in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arrozal FC's goalie prevented a goal. With his leg Mathias Guimarães managed to avoid a goal in the 55thth minute, when Várzea F.C.'s Joaquim Marques fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. After 62 played minutes Arrozal FC got a freekick which was hit by Cássio Mota. In the 65th minute, Joaquim Marques got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The supporters of Arrozal FC booed when Várzea F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adhemar Ribeiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Várzea F.C. made a substitution. Miguel Marques replaced Rogério Loureiro. Várzea F.C. made a substitution. Gilson Neves replaced Benjamim de Moraes. Adhemar Ribeiro kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. 71 minutes into the match, Várzea F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Dé Esteves came free, but Murilo Peixoto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joaquim Marques's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Mathias Guimarães firmly grabbed it by the left post. After having played for 77 minutes, Joaquim Marques managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Várzea F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Joaquim Marques was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mathias Guimarães made an important save on a dangerous shot by Joaquim Marques in the 91st minute. With his leg Mathias Guimarães managed to avoid a goal in the 95thth minute, when Várzea F.C.'s Joaquim Marques fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. A collision led to Arrozal FC getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Nilton Paraibano hit a great ball. When the final whistle sounded Várzea F.C. left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Arrozal FC.