Official Cup

Capital do Movel
Spectators: 165 (Terracing: 124, Seating: 38, VIP seats: 3) F.C. Paços de Ferreira's Hermínio Pinheiro started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Ronaldinho Pernambucano made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when Paulo Ferreira sent off a good shot on target. Emílio Pontes kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. Ernesto Coelho charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ernesto Coelho the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ernesto Coelho hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Ronaldinho Pernambucano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hermínio Pinheiro in the 27th minute of play. Haridades F.C's Ronaldinho Pernambucano proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 30th minute of the match, managed to save Haridades F.C from getting a goal against them. With splendid footwork Hermínio Pinheiro arrived in front of goal to shoot 1-0 by the left pole in the game's 31st minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hermínio Pinheiro in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ronaldinho Pernambucano saved Haridades F.C from getting behind. In the 36th match minute, Haridades F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Iuri Gonçalves to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th minute, Hermínio Pinheiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. F.C. Paços de Ferreira's supporters rose to their feet, but Hermínio Pinheiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ronaldinho Pernambucano breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Hermínio Pinheiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 40th minute Hermínio Pinheiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ronaldinho Pernambucano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 45th minute Moisés Dracena shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Durval Paiva saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Moisés Dracena made a kick off. After having played for 51 minutes, Paulo Ferreira managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. F.C. Paços de Ferreira's supporters crossed their fingers, but Paulo Ferreira was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 55 minutes into the match, Hermínio Pinheiro had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ronaldinho Pernambucano. Haridades F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Hermínio Pinheiro was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. Ronaldinho Pernambucano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hermínio Pinheiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Hermínio Pinheiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 66 minutes into the match, Haridades F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Hermínio Pinheiro came free, but Ronaldinho Pernambucano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Hermínio Pinheiro came up free with the goalie in the 67th minute, the F.C. Paços de Ferreira 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 Hermínio Pinheiro couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Haridades F.C booed when F.C. Paços de Ferreira was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nuno Trigueiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 75th match minute, F.C. Paços de Ferreira was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manuel Travassos to maneuver through the defense. Ronaldinho Pernambucano showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ricardo Tavares in the 77th minute of the match. Hermínio Pinheiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ronaldinho Pernambucano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulo Ferreira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. F.C. Paços de Ferreira's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Hermínio Pinheiro in the 84th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hermínio Pinheiro in the 85th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ronaldinho Pernambucano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Hermínio Pinheiro scored 4-0 in the 91st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ronaldinho Pernambucano, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. A collision led to Haridades F.C getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Roberto Siqueira hit a great ball. F.C. Paços de Ferreira walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.