League

Beira Rio
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Cipriano Tavares took the kick off in the first half of the match. A hard shot 6 in the game by Cipriano Tavares from a close distance when the talented Faustão Abreu managed to make a qualified save. Time do Povo's players were relieved. Cipriano Tavares in the 6thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Faustão Abreu, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 8 minutes into the match, Internacional's goal looked a bit too open when Willian de Godoy came free, but Nelsinho Ramalho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Cipriano Tavares's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 13thth minute, Faustão Abreu skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Time do Povo's Faustão Abreu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cipriano Tavares in the 16th minute of play. Internacional's Nilton Cearense got a good chance for a goal in the 17th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 24th match minute, Time do Povo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Willian de Godoy to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Time do Povo's Valério Mazza got a free kick in the 30th minute. After a rather tough play, Internacional's Rafa de Souza got a free kick in the 36th minute. Faustão Abreu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cipriano Tavares's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. Cipriano Tavares received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Faustão Abreu tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Willian de Godoy in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nelsinho Ramalho prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some careless play in the Internacional defense, Willian de Godoy kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Nelsinho Ramalho. The Internacional fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Nelsinho Ramalho should have stopped the shot. The Internacional players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Time do Povo were winning 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Willian de Godoy to make the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cipriano Tavares in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Faustão Abreu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A hard shot 55 in the game by Willian de Godoy from a close distance when the talented Nelsinho Ramalho managed to make a qualified save. Internacional's players were relieved. Faustão Abreu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cipriano Tavares's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. Faustão Abreu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Cipriano Tavares's shot from short distance in the 62nd minute. Faustão Abreu came out of the goal in the 65th minute to try and stop a shot by Internacional's Cipriano Tavares. But to his dismay, Cipriano Tavares quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Rafa de Souza hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Cipriano Tavares's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Faustão Abreu was relentless in the 73rd minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cipriano Tavares in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Faustão Abreu prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Cipriano Tavares came up free with the goalie in the 88th minute, the Internacional fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Cipriano Tavares couldn't finish the play. Faustão Abreu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cipriano Tavares, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vitório Barbosa kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. There was no doubt that Internacional were the better team. Internacional's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.