League

Lokomotiva Arena
Spectators: 7481 (Terracing: 5612, Seating: 1720, VIP seats: 149) Shadow FC's Nestor Ramos started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Geraldo Lopes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 2nd minute. Edinho Baptista tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Dário Alcântara's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edinho Baptista read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. 13 minutes into the match, Geraldo Lopes notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Shadow FC's Edinho Baptista. Edinho Baptista was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dario Palos in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Edinho Baptista saved Shadow FC from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Shadow FC's Charles Cavalcante got a free kick in the 25th minute. Valdo de Amaral charged in rather forcefully in the 26th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Valdo de Amaral the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Shadow FC getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Valdo de Amaral hit a great ball. Geraldo Lopes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Edinho Baptista made a huge save. Valdo de Amaral hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. In the 30thth minute of the game Dario Palos who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Shadow FC's Edinho Baptista was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Geraldo Lopes during the 33rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 35th minute Tadeu Favoretto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fabinho Netto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Benjamim Vaz hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dário Alcântara got free with Edinho Baptista in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to Shadow FC getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Charles Cavalcante hit a great ball. Edinho Baptista was out of position in the 43 minute of play, and Dario Palos capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Dario Palos really showed his touch with that goal: 4-0. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 4-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Dario Palos to strike the kick off in the second half. Tadeu Favoretto received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Fabinho Netto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. União Lokomotiva FC's Fabinho Netto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gilson Mandrak in the 55th minute of play. 56 minutes into the match, Shadow FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dario Palos came free, but Edinho Baptista reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 57th minute, Charles Cavalcante hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of União Lokomotiva FC booed when Shadow FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wilian Carioca didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Shadow FC's Benjamim Vaz got a free kick in the 61st minute. After a rather tough play, União Lokomotiva FC's Celsinho Senna got a free kick in the 64th minute. 70 minutes into the match, Dario Palos had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Edinho Baptista. Shadow FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dario Palos was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-0. Shadow FC's Edinho Baptista played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dario Palos in the 73rd minute of play. In the 76th minute Dario Palos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edinho Baptista saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dario Palos in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edinho Baptista prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dario Palos hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. 81 minutes into the game, Tadeu Favoretto cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-1. Fabinho Netto was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Geraldo Lopes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Wilian Carioca kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. In the 95th minute Dario Palos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edinho Baptista saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Many of Shadow FC's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Shadow FC may have spent more time on the ball, but União Lokomotiva FC were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.