Estádio Itibira
Spectators: 7304 (Terracing: 5479,
Seating: 1680, VIP seats: 145) Jefferson Sarmento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rogério Meirelles, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Jefferson Sarmento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luís Guilherme Custódio, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. 6 minutes into the game, Hortêncio Cavalcante was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Itibira FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Union Flush Star the free kick. After 7 played minutes Itibira FC got a freekick which was hit by Hortêncio Cavalcante. If Aloísio Bastos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rogério Meirelles received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Jefferson Sarmento tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Itibira FC getting a freekick after 16 minutes play. Luís Fabiano Xavier hit a great ball. Rogério Meirelles blasted a shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jefferson Sarmento having to make a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Germano Soeiro in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jefferson Sarmento prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Maicon Pereira showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Roger Pirani in the 24th minute of the match. When Rogério Meirelles came up free with the goalie in the 27th minute, the Union Flush Star 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 Rogério Meirelles couldn't finish the play. Aloísio Bastos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jefferson Sarmento having to interfere. Rogério Meirelles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 33 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Union Flush Star's Luís Guilherme Custódio fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. When Rogério Meirelles came up free with the goalie in the 34th minute, the Union Flush Star 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 Rogério Meirelles couldn't finish the play. Germano Soeiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Jefferson Sarmento tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jefferson Sarmento took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Luís Guilherme Custódio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 41st minute Germano Soeiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jefferson Sarmento saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jefferson Sarmento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aloísio Bastos, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.
The wind increased when Roger Pirani made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd match minute, Itibira FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Romeu Vinhas to maneuver through the defense. 54 minutes into the game, Rogério Meirelles recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jefferson Sarmento. Rogério Meirelles showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. Aloísio Bastos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jefferson Sarmento made a fantastic save in the 60th minute, when Rogério Meirelles sent off a good shot on target. If Aloísio Bastos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Union Flush Star booed when Itibira FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Cássio Moura didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rogério Meirelles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Itibira FC's zone, Luís Guilherme Custódio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jefferson Sarmento came out of the goal and Luís Guilherme Custódio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A hard shot 72 in the game by Aloísio Bastos from a close distance when the talented Jefferson Sarmento managed to make a qualified save. Itibira FC's players were relieved. Cássio Moura hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Union Flush Star were awarded a corner in the 75th minute after Itibira FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Remo Vides took the corner. After a defensive mix-up in Itibira FC's zone, Germano Soeiro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jefferson Sarmento came out of the goal and Germano Soeiro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 79 minutes into the match, Itibira FC's goalkeeper Jefferson Sarmento had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Germano Soeiro. Luís Guilherme Custódio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jefferson Sarmento having to interfere. Germano Soeiro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 88th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Itibira FC's zone, Rogério Meirelles stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jefferson Sarmento came out of the goal and Rogério Meirelles tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aloísio Bastos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jefferson Sarmento having to interfere. The Itibira FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Union Flush Star were clearly better and deserved to take the win.
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