Official Cup

Estádio Goianira
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rubens Reis kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute Marcos Rodrigues shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gustavo Unai saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gustavo Unai showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcos Rodrigues, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Gianluigi Buffon stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rubens Reis's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. Gustavo Unai showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcos Rodrigues, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. If Jailson Sousa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 14 minutes, Nico Alcântara mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Apocalipse FC and the BURITIS FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Gustavo Unai showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jailson Sousa, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. In the 21st minute of the match Ruy Tinoco sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Gustavo Unai skillfully saved the ball. Marcos Rodrigues sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 24thth minute of the game Marcos Rodrigues who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but BURITIS FC's Gustavo Unai was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 31 minutes into the match, BURITIS FC's goal looked a bit too open when Marcos Rodrigues came free, but Gustavo Unai reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Apocalipse FC's zone, Vito da Mata stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gianluigi Buffon came out of the goal and Vito da Mata tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Marcos Rodrigues was the one to do the kick off. Edson Azevedo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gianluigi Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rubens Reis in the 58th minute of the match. BURITIS FC's Gustavo Unai proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save BURITIS FC from getting a goal against them. Patrick Sampaio charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Patrick Sampaio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 63rd match minute, Apocalipse FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patrick Sampaio to maneuver through the defense. Agostinho Carneiro kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Jailson Sousa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gustavo Unai having to interfere. Gianluigi Buffon stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rubens Reis's shot from short distance in the 70th minute. 72 minutes into the match, Apocalipse FC's goal looked a bit too open when Vito da Mata came free, but Gianluigi Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcos Rodrigues who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 73rdth minute tested the skills of Gustavo Unai when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Agostinho Carneiro hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. 81 minutes into the match, BURITIS FC's Dênis Lara broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rubens Reis in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Gianluigi Buffon saved Apocalipse FC from getting behind. Marcos Rodrigues recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. A hard shot 93 in the game by Marcos Rodrigues from a close distance when the talented Gustavo Unai managed to make a qualified save. BURITIS FC's players were relieved. Sérgio Machado kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match.