League

Estádio Caracois
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Braslandia's Luiz Fabiano Sá played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Duda Romero in the 6th minute of play. NIP F.C's Romário Maranhense got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 16 minutes of play, NIP F.C's Duda Romero made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Luiz Fabiano Sá was left in no man's land by his defense there! Luiz Fabiano Sá took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Duda Romero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Braslandia's Luiz Fabiano Sá played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Duda Romero in the 22nd minute of play. In the 24th minute, NIP F.C's Duda Romero dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 3-0. After having played for 29 minutes, Aírton Vides managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. NIP F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aírton Vides was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When NIP F.C's Duda Romero in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Braslandia's goalie prevented a goal. Percy Pernambucano struck a weak shot in the 31st minute. Luiz Fabiano Sá didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for NIP F.C. Luiz Fabiano Sá stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Duda Romero's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. Percy Pernambucano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Luiz Fabiano Sá tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 42nd minute, Romário Maranhense 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. 45 minutes into the match, Braslandia's goal looked a bit too open when Duda Romero came free, but Luiz Fabiano Sá reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Luiz Fabiano Sá stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Duda Romero's shot from short distance in the 46th minute.

The wind increased when Horácio de Azevedo made the kick off in the second half. Luiz Fabiano Sá stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Romário Maranhense's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Duda Romero in the 55th minute of play forced Braslandia's goalkeeper Luiz Fabiano Sá to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Duda Romero in the 57th minute of play forced Braslandia's goalkeeper Luiz Fabiano Sá to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Aírton Vides fell near the penalty area in the 58th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored NIP F.C's protests and gave Aírton Vides a yellow card for diving instead. In the 58th minute, Aírton Vides hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Romário Maranhense received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Luiz Fabiano Sá tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. José Augusto Rosado's late challenge caught a NIP F.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. José Augusto Rosado helped the player get up and apologised. After 63 played minutes Braslandia got a freekick which was hit by José Augusto Rosado. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Duda Romero in the 65th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luiz Fabiano Sá prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Percy Pernambucano had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 68 minutes into the match, Duda Romero had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Luiz Fabiano Sá. Braslandia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Duda Romero was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. Aírton Vides kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. When NIP F.C's Duda Romero in the 76th minute got a chance for a shot 76th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Braslandia's goalie prevented a goal. Romário Maranhense sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Duda Romero blasted a shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Luiz Fabiano Sá having to make a save. After a defensive mix-up in Braslandia's zone, Aírton Vides stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Luiz Fabiano Sá came out of the goal and Aírton Vides tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Luiz Fabiano Sá made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Duda Romero in the 83rd minute of play. Aírton Vides received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Luiz Fabiano Sá tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Braslandia booed when NIP F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlos Perez didn't get a good kick on the ball. When NIP F.C's Duda Romero in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Braslandia's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Braslandia getting a freekick after 97 minutes play. José Augusto Rosado hit a great ball. NIP F.C walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.