League

Anuan
Spectators: 7178 (Terracing: 5385, Seating: 1651, VIP seats: 142) Ian Sousa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dudu Fonseca struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Zé Carlos Neiva didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cordilheira AD. The audience was convinced that Cafu Machado's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zé Carlos Neiva was relentless in the 12th minute of the game. P O R T U G A L's Zé Carlos Neiva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cafu Machado in the 14th minute of play. Cafu Machado sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Renan Arce stood somewhat misplaced when Elivélton Furlan came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 18 minute. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 21st minute of the game. One of Cordilheira AD:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of P O R T U G A L:s goal. 3-0 became the score in the 27th minute when Elivélton Furlan elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Noel Negri's late challenge caught a P O R T U G A L's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Noel Negri helped the player get up and apologised. Noel Negri kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. Dudu Fonseca received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Zé Carlos Neiva tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. P O R T U G A L were awarded a corner in the 42th minute after Cordilheira AD's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Walmir Dionísio took the corner. Elivélton Furlan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 45th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ian Sousa made a kick off. Renan Arce took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ian Sousa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zé Carlos Neiva showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cafu Machado in the 59th minute of the match. Ian Sousa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 65th minute, Ian Sousa 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. 68 minutes into the match, Cordilheira AD's goal looked a bit too open when Ian Sousa came free, but Renan Arce reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Renan Arce stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Elivélton Furlan's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. 75 minutes into the game, P O R T U G A L's Elivélton Furlan nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Renan Arce made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-0. Tomás Andrade hit a great freekick 86 minutes into the match. Geovani Matos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Renan Arce tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 93 minutes into the match, P O R T U G A L's goalkeeper Zé Carlos Neiva had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dudu Fonseca. Cordilheira AD's Renan Arce played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ian Sousa in the 95th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. P O R T U G A L had won after a very even match.