League

João Havelange
Spectators: 7310 (Terracing: 5484, Seating: 1681, VIP seats: 145) Renatinho da Cunha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jonathan Martins in the 2nd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Betania FC's zone, Zeca Guedes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Renatinho da Cunha came out of the goal and Zeca Guedes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Chicão de Brito kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Jonathan Martins scored 1-0 in the 7th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Renatinho da Cunha, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guilherme Sabóia in the 12th minute of play forced Uberlândia EC's goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Uberlândia EC's goal looked a bit too open when Guilherme Sabóia came free, but Jan Tomaszewski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Betania FC's Guilherme Sabóia in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Uberlândia EC's goalie prevented a goal. Renatinho da Cunha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jonathan Martins in the 15th minute of the match. After 17 played minutes Betania FC got a freekick which was hit by Thomás da Mata. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Marcelo Félix managed to get in a good position for a shot. Uberlândia EC's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcelo Félix was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Renatinho da Cunha breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Guilherme Sabóia managed to get in a good position for a shot. Betania FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Guilherme Sabóia was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jan Tomaszewski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 24th match minute, Uberlândia EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcelo Félix to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Uberlândia EC's zone, Guilherme Sabóia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jan Tomaszewski came out of the goal and Guilherme Sabóia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Betania FC's zone, Marcelo Félix stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Renatinho da Cunha came out of the goal and Marcelo Félix tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Norberto Teles kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. Uberlândia EC's Jan Tomaszewski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guilherme Sabóia in the 33rd minute of play. Jonathan Martins was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 36th minute. Uberlândia EC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Marcelo Félix could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Renatinho da Cunha made a huge save. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when Jonathan Martins made the kick off in the second half. Uberlândia EC were furious when Reynaldo Simão was red carded, 51 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 56thth minute of the game Marcelo Félix who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Betania FC's Renatinho da Cunha was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 60thth minute of the game João Vítor Sabóia who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Uberlândia EC's Jan Tomaszewski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Marcelo Félix might have been able to make a better finish in the 61st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Renatinho da Cunha. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Marcelo Félix ran back to his position shaking his head. When André Luiz Messias came up free with the goalie in the 63rd minute, the Uberlândia EC 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 André Luiz Messias couldn't finish the play. Jonathan Martins's late challenge caught a Betania FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jonathan Martins helped the player get up and apologised. After 65 played minutes Uberlândia EC got a freekick which was hit by Jonathan Martins. The supporters of Betania FC booed when Uberlândia EC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marcelo Félix didn't get a good kick on the ball. João Vítor Sabóia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 67th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Renatinho da Cunha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcelo Félix in the 70th minute of play. When Guilherme Sabóia came up free with the goalie in the 74th minute, the Betania FC 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 Guilherme Sabóia couldn't finish the play. In the 78th minute the ball was on its way in behind Betania FC's goalkeeper Renatinho da Cunha, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Zeca Guedes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Renatinho da Cunha having to interfere. If Marcelo Félix had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marcelo Félix sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Leandro Castan charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Leandro Castan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. João Vítor Sabóia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Uberlândia EC had won after a very even match.