League

Estádio Embau
Spectators: 6652 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1652, VIP seats: 0) If Percival Palmeira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kiko Ribeiro kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. In the 13th match minute, Embau was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aníbal Pernambucano to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Percival Palmeira in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Benjamim Toscano saved Embau from getting behind. Percival Palmeira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benjamim Toscano having to interfere. 17 minutes into the match, Embau's goal looked a bit too open when Marcos Dias came free, but Benjamim Toscano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 17 played minutes gremio ceara got a freekick which was hit by Rubinho Torres. gremio ceara's Nilton Simão played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valdir Rocha in the 23rd minute of play. Percival Palmeira recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 26th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Valdir Rocha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Marcos Dias had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 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 players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Percival Palmeira stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, gremio ceara's Kiko Ribeiro got a free kick in the 53rd minute. 57 minutes into the game, Marcos Dias cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Benjamim Toscano was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Marcos Dias could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Benjamim Toscano made a huge save. When gremio ceara's Percival Palmeira in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Embau's goalie prevented a goal. In the 74th match minute, Embau was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Elder Toscano to maneuver through the defense. In the 75th minute of the match, Kaká Velloso sent away a good long shot that could have become a goal, but Benjamim Toscano showed an example of his skillful tending and made the save just under the crossbar. Nilton Simão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emílio Paraense, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aníbal Pernambucano hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match.