Official Cup

MEC
Spectators: 155 (Terracing: 117, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Zézinho Simões showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luiz Fernando Goiano, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. In the 8th minute Alexandre Souto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zézinho Simões saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 11th minute Glauco Carneiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zézinho Simões saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 13th minute of the match EC São José got a corner. MarquinhosEC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lucas Leiva ran over to the corner to take the kick. Zézinho Simões showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Glauco Carneiro in the 18th minute of the match. In the 21stth minute of the game Florin Susara who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but EC São José's Mike Maignan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Florin Susara in the 21stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Mike Maignan, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Florin Susara in the 23rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Mike Maignan, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Zézinho Simões made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Glauco Carneiro in the 24th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Florin Susara got free with Mike Maignan in the 25th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. MarquinhosEC were awarded a corner in the 26th minute after EC São José's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Florin Susara took the corner. Zézinho Simões took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexandre Souto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Florin Susara who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 33rdth minute tested the skills of Mike Maignan when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 35th minute Inácio Freitas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mike Maignan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When MarquinhosEC's Inácio Freitas in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye EC São José's goalie prevented a goal. MarquinhosEC's Inácio Freitas managed to work through EC São José's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Inácio Freitas dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. In the 43rd minute Glauco Carneiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zézinho Simões saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The MarquinhosEC fans' excitement grew in the 45th match minute when MarquinhosEC's Florin Susara looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 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 hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alexandre Souto to strike the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Florin Susara in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mike Maignan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mike Maignan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Inácio Freitas, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. MarquinhosEC made a substitution. Horácio Vides replaced Mark Kovalev. MarquinhosEC made a substitution. Alessandro do Valle replaced Inácio Freitas. After 63 minutes EC São José's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Florin Susara who took care of the corner kick. Lucas Leiva hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. EC São José's Fabiano Seco was substituted for Arí Veiga. The supporters of MarquinhosEC booed when EC São José was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lucas Leiva didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alessandro do Valle might have been able to make a better finish in the 71st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Mike Maignan. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alessandro do Valle ran back to his position shaking his head. EC São José's Luiz Fernando Goiano shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 74th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Zézinho Simões but with some difficulty. Mike Maignan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alessandro do Valle, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. The audience was convinced that Florin Susara's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mike Maignan was relentless in the 78th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Florin Susara in the 83rd minute of play forced EC São José's goalkeeper Mike Maignan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Florin Susara's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mike Maignan was relentless in the 86th minute of the game. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Florin Susara in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mike Maignan saved EC São José from getting behind. In the 91st minute the ball was on its way in behind EC São José's goalkeeper Mike Maignan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Alessandro do Valle had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. MarquinhosEC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of EC São José for a fine match.