Official Cup

Estádio O Legendário
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) After having played for 4 minutes, Alfredo Martins managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Marquês de Herval's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alfredo Martins was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 8th match minute, Maragassume AD - CIMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frédson Chaves to maneuver through the defense. 11 minutes into the match, Maragassume AD - CIMZ's Frédson Chaves sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dida Taffarel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Alfredo Martins took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Válbson Sarmento. Válbson Sarmento dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronaldão Sanches in the 15th minute of play. Ronaldão Sanches received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 15th minute. Dida Taffarel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nestor Paraibano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Válbson Sarmento made a huge save. 19 minutes into the game, Alfredo Martins lined in a short shot 2-0 behind a frustrated Válbson Sarmento. Dida Taffarel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frédson Chaves, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Válbson Sarmento made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nestor Paraibano in the 30th minute. 31 minutes into the match, Maragassume AD - CIMZ's goalkeeper Válbson Sarmento had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nestor Paraibano. 33 minutes into the match, Maragassume AD - CIMZ's goal looked a bit too open when German Cano came free, but Válbson Sarmento reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sergiu Râznicu hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Marquês de Herval's Moussa Kabre got a free kick in the 38th minute. Ronaldão Sanches 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. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Ronaldão Sanches made the kick off in the second half. Through an outstanding action, after 53 minutes, Dida Taffarel successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Moussa Kabre hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. A collision led to Marquês de Herval getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. German Cano hit a great ball. Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Frédson Chaves in the 68th minute of play. Válbson Sarmento made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from German Cano in the 69th minute of play. Válbson Sarmento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from German Cano, who was totally free with the ball in the 70th minute. With an all-out effort, Maragassume AD - CIMZ's Dida Taffarel threw himself towards the right post 72 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Ronaldão Sanches, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Dida Taffarel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ronaldão Sanches's shot from short distance in the 72nd minute. Válbson Sarmento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from German Cano, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Marquês de Herval made a substitution. Jair Bostan replaced Selami Rezan. Maragassume AD - CIMZ's Ben Spierenburg got a good chance for a goal in the 81st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Dida Taffarel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ben Spierenburg in the 83rd minute. In the 84th minute Maragassume AD - CIMZ were awarded a corner. João Carlos Cunha went to the cornerflag to take it. It was a well-played corner which Ronaldão Sanches managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Válbson Sarmento showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nestor Paraibano, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alfredo Martins during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Maragassume AD - CIMZ booed when Marquês de Herval was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alfredo Martins didn't get a good kick on the ball.