League

Rancheiro
Spectators: 7175 (Terracing: 5383, Seating: 1650, VIP seats: 142) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Benedito da Rocha made the kick off which started today's match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fiori Torres in the 8th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Severino Ceresso saved Spaboys 4EVER from getting behind. Cacá Veiga made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benedito da Rocha in the 11th minute of play. In the 15th minute Luan de Andrade shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Severino Ceresso saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Benedito Penha hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Benedito da Rocha blasted a shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Cacá Veiga having to make a save. Cafu de Senna kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Marcos Guedes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 32nd minute of the match, but Cacá Veiga made a huge save. In the 34th minute, Luan de Andrade left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ricerspool United fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 41st minute, Fiori Torres managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ricerspool United's supporters rose to their feet, but Fiori Torres was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Severino Ceresso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 43 minutes into the match, Spaboys 4EVER's goal looked a bit too open when Fiori Torres came free, but Severino Ceresso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Luan de Andrade made a kick off. Severino Ceresso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luizinho Britto in the 54th minute of play. Cacá Veiga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benedito da Rocha in the 58th minute of the match. Ricerspool United's Fiori Torres got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Benedito da Rocha had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cacá Veiga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Benedito da Rocha in the 66th minute of the match. Fiori Torres took the ball and in the 69 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Severino Ceresso. Severino Ceresso dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. 75 minutes into the game, Cafu de Senna was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ricerspool United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Spaboys 4EVER the free kick. A collision led to Ricerspool United getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Cafu de Senna hit a great ball. 76 minutes into the game, Spaboys 4EVER's Marcos Guedes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cacá Veiga made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. If Luan de Andrade had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 89th minute the ball was on its way in behind Spaboys 4EVER's goalkeeper Severino Ceresso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Severino Ceresso stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Luan de Andrade's shot from short distance in the 91st minute. Severino Ceresso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luan de Andrade, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fiori Torres received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Severino Ceresso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Spaboys 4EVER succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Ricerspool United had controlled the match.