Manha
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26,
Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Anderson Barbosa kicked off to start the match. Corrado Imperatore made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nestor Almeida in the 3rd minute. The audience was convinced that Alvaro Moscatelli's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Dráusio Ferreira was relentless in the 6th minute of the game. Corrado Imperatore took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anderson Barbosa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 18 minutes into the game, Devilteam's Alvaro Moscatelli nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dráusio Ferreira made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ronaldinho Custódio during the 21st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Devilteam booed when Manha was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ronaldinho Custódio didn't get a good kick on the ball. A hard shot 25 in the game by Nestor Almeida from a close distance when the talented Corrado Imperatore managed to make a qualified save. Devilteam's players were relieved. When Alessio Taraborrelli fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Devilteam's protests and gave Alessio Taraborrelli a yellow card for diving instead. In the 26th match minute, Devilteam was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alessio Taraborrelli to maneuver through the defense. Nestor Almeida who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 27thth minute tested the skills of Corrado Imperatore when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Claudio Corelli kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. In the 32nd match minute, Devilteam was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Claudio Corelli to maneuver through the defense. Dráusio Ferreira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernardo De Gregorio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Devilteam's goalkeeper Corrado Imperatore, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Devilteam's Alvaro Moscatelli got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 45 played minutes Manha got a freekick which was hit by Ronaldinho Custódio. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.
The wind increased when Bernardo De Gregorio made the kick off in the second half. After having played for 51 minutes, Alvaro Moscatelli managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Devilteam's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alvaro Moscatelli was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luís Peres charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luís Peres the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 58th minute, Alvaro Moscatelli ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dráusio Ferreira was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. Dráusio Ferreira made a fantastic save in the 61st minute, when Alvaro Moscatelli sent off a good shot on target. In the 64th minute, Daniele Santini sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Manha's Dráusio Ferreira didn't even have to move. A collision led to Devilteam getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Daniele Santini hit a great ball. In the 68th minute, Nestor Almeida made a precise shot to the right of Corrado Imperatore. Devilteam's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-3. Alvaro Moscatelli sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 73 minutes into the match, Devilteam's goal looked a bit too open when Nestor Almeida came free, but Corrado Imperatore reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alvaro Moscatelli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Dráusio Ferreira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Manha's Dráusio Ferreira proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save Manha from getting a goal against them. Enéas Pinheiro charged in rather forcefully in the 79th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Enéas Pinheiro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 80th minute, Enéas Pinheiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bernardo De Gregorio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Dráusio Ferreira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 83 minutes into the game, Bernardo De Gregorio lined in a short shot 3-4 behind a frustrated Dráusio Ferreira. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bernardo De Gregorio in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dráusio Ferreira saved Manha from getting behind. If Enéas Pinheiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Alvaro Moscatelli could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Dráusio Ferreira made a huge save. Bernardo De Gregorio struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Dráusio Ferreira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Devilteam. Manha's Nestor Almeida got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.
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