League

Kolizeus Arena
Spectators: 7088 (Terracing: 5425, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 0) Audax Paulista's Richard Barral 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. After having played for 6 minutes, Rodrigo Vasconcelos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Audax Paulista's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rodrigo Vasconcelos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Erasmo Estevon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Audax Paulista's Richard Barral in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Malhadas FC's goalie prevented a goal. Kauan Vander was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Lúcio Eger showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 12 minute of play. Richard Barrals short, quick shot in the 16thth minute got Kauan Vander to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Thomás Sarmento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonathan Quadros in the 19th minute of the match. 22 minutes into the match, Sílvio Luiz Paraense dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Kauan Vander, 2-0. If Richard Barral had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 28 minutes into the match, Jonathan Quadros had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Thomás Sarmento. Audax Paulista's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jonathan Quadros was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. In the 32nd minute, Ulysses Simão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Richard Barral in the 33rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Kauan Vander, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Richard Barral sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 42 minutes, Richard Barral managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Audax Paulista's supporters crossed their fingers, but Richard Barral was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Richard Barral received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Kauan Vander tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

Kauan Vander didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Erasmo Estevon went, in the 53rd minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. Malhadas FC's Ulysses Simão got his second yellow card of the match in the 56th minute. The referee ordered Ulysses Simão off the ground. In the 56th minute, Ulysses Simão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Richard Barral managed to get in a good position for a shot. Audax Paulista's supporters rose to their feet, but Richard Barral was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kauan Vander breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Malhadas FC's Kauan Vander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richard Barral in the 63rd minute of play. 71 minutes into the game, Audax Paulista's Richard Barral nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kauan Vander made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. After a rather tough play, Malhadas FC's Vito Ribeiro got a free kick in the 75th minute. Sidnei Leite kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. If Richard Barral had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Richard Barral 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 87th match minute, Malhadas FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ricardo de Moraes to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Malhadas FC's zone, Hélio Penha stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kauan Vander came out of the goal and Hélio Penha tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Malhadas FC's Kauan Vander played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Richard Barral in the 90th minute of play. Kauan Vander made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Richard Barral in the 92nd minute of play. In the 94th minute the ball was on its way in behind Malhadas FC's goalkeeper Kauan Vander, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Audax Paulista's supporters were delighted with their team's performance and swarmed onto the pitch at the end of the match to celebrate the victory with the players.