League

5 de Janeiro State
Spectators: 7199 (Terracing: 5401, Seating: 1655, VIP seats: 143) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ian Prata made the kick off which started today's match. Joaquim Penha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 3rd minute. Danilo Cunha tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Manolo Ferreira fell near the penalty area in the 5th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored 5 de Janeiro Reload's protests and gave Manolo Ferreira a yellow card for diving instead. Manolo Ferreira kicked well hit freekick during the 5th minute of the match. In the 16th minute Ian Prata shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Danilo Cunha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 5 de Janeiro Reload's Danilo Cunha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ian Prata in the 17th minute of play. Joaquim Penha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Danilo Cunha having to interfere. Danilo Cunha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ian Prata in the 21st minute of the match. In the 28th minute, Ademar Pombal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 32 minutes into the game, Claudinei Meirelles was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Benfica's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave 5 de Janeiro Reload the free kick. After a rather tough play, Benfica's Claudinei Meirelles got a free kick in the 32nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 34th minute, Mehmet Akif İzhan managed to get in a good position for a shot. 5 de Janeiro Reload's supporters rose to their feet, but Mehmet Akif İzhan was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Murillo Peres breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ian Prata in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Danilo Cunha saved 5 de Janeiro Reload from getting behind. Ian Prata 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 41 minutes, William Quadros mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the 5 de Janeiro Reload and the Benfica players grew even worse after the yellow card. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mehmet Akif İzhan made a kick off. 54 minutes into the match, 5 de Janeiro Reload's goal looked a bit too open when Ian Prata came free, but Danilo Cunha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 57th minute, Benfica's Ian Prata dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-1. 60 minutes into the game, Benfica's Ian Prata nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Danilo Cunha made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Manolo Ferreira came free in the 65th minute and tried to tip the ball over Murillo Peres, but to the joy of Benfica's supporters the ball went over. In the 70th minute, Mehmet Akif İzhan 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. Joaquim Penha could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Danilo Cunha made a huge save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Joaquim Penha got free with Danilo Cunha in the 75th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Clóvis Vieira charged in rather forcefully in the 77th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Clóvis Vieira the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Benfica getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Clóvis Vieira hit a great ball. In the 78th minute, William Quadros 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. 91 minutes into the match, 5 de Janeiro Reload's goalkeeper Danilo Cunha had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Joaquim Penha. After having played for 92 minutes, Joaquim Penha managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Benfica's supporters crossed their fingers, but Joaquim Penha was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mehmet Akif İzhan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Murillo Peres tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The 5 de Janeiro Reload manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Benfica to win.