League

Ribeira park
Spectators: 7552 (Terracing: 5665, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 150) Sydney Donatello showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tony Ribeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Wilton Rocha got free with Sydney Donatello in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 31 minutes into the match, Itapua AD's goalkeeper Sydney Donatello had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Hermínio França. Itapua AD's Sydney Donatello played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tony Ribeiro in the 33rd minute of play. Fábio Corrêa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Igor Cerezo in the 37th minute of play. 38 minutes into the game, Itapua AD's Aníbal Mendonça nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fábio Corrêa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Through an outstanding action, after 46 minutes, Sydney Donatello successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Wilton Rocha to make the kick off. Aníbal Mendonça struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Fábio Corrêa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Itapua AD. 55 minutes into the game, Wilton Rocha was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Maia FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Itapua AD the free kick. Sydney Donatello stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Wilton Rocha's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. Ronaldão Mendes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fábio Corrêa made a fantastic save in the 63rd minute, when Sidney Lima sent off a good shot on target. Itapua AD's Aníbal Mendonça pulled a muscle in his leg after 64 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Tony Ribeiro's late challenge caught a Itapua AD's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tony Ribeiro helped the player get up and apologised. Itapua AD made a substitution. Luís Carioca replaced Aníbal Mendonça. After a rather tough play, Maia FC's Tony Ribeiro got a free kick in the 66th minute. 67 minutes into the match, Maia FC's goal looked a bit too open when Igor Cerezo came free, but Fábio Corrêa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Itapua AD booed when Maia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tony Ribeiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fábio Corrêa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sidney Lima, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. After having played for 73 minutes, Sidney Lima managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Itapua AD's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sidney Lima was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Itapua AD's Igor Cerezo got a good chance for a goal in the 78th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Tony Ribeiro was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 80 minutes had been played. Tony Ribeiro hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. When Alfredão Bueno fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Maia FC's protests and gave Alfredão Bueno a yellow card for diving instead. Maia FC's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Sidney Lima 85 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-2. 92 minutes into the match, Maia FC's goalkeeper Fábio Corrêa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sidney Lima. Itapua AD were awarded a corner in the 94th minute after Maia FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Eriberto Campidelis took the corner. The corner led Itapua AD's Eriberto Campidelis to fire away a dangerous shot which Fábio Corrêa despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Itapua AD's Sydney Donatello played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wilton Rocha in the 95th minute of play. Itapua AD's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.