Official Cup

NINHO DOS FALCÕES
Spectators: 158 (Terracing: 119, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Betinho Lenzi made the kick off which started today's match. Betinho Lenzi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Jaime Almeida made a huge save. 4 minutes into the match, Betinho Lenzi dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Jaime Almeida, 1-0. In the 15th minute, Betinho Lenzi got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 18th minute, Sakarias Åström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cristiano Messi in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jiang Yu Lin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Corinthians were awarded a corner in the 22th minute after FALCÕES VERDES's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Jiang Yi Chong took the corner. Jiang Yu Lin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rubinho de Lara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FALCÕES VERDES's Jiang Yu Lin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristiano Messi in the 29th minute of play. Betinho Lenzi might have been able to make a better finish in the 31st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Jaime Almeida. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Betinho Lenzi ran back to his position shaking his head. Corinthians's Jaime Almeida proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to save Corinthians from getting a goal against them. Jaime Almeida was out of position in the 32 minute of play, and Betinho Lenzi capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Betinho Lenzi really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. Jaime Almeida made an important save on a dangerous shot by Betinho Lenzi in the 38th minute. Cristiano Messi struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Jiang Yu Lin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Corinthians. In the 46th match minute, Corinthians was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fred Royal to maneuver through the defense. In the 47th minute, Sakarias Åström hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cristiano Messi made a kick off. Betinho Lenzi scored 3-0 in the 51st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jaime Almeida, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. FALCÕES VERDES's Jiang Yu Lin proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 55th minute of the match, managed to save FALCÕES VERDES from getting a goal against them. Betinho Lenzi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Betinho Lenzi in the 60th minute of play forced Corinthians's goalkeeper Jaime Almeida to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Betinho Lenzi scored 4-0 in the 61st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jaime Almeida, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Jiang Yu Lin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristiano Messi in the 69th minute of the match. After 79 played minutes Corinthians got a freekick which was hit by Chris Mas. FALCÕES VERDES made a substitution. Teodosio Leobardo replaced Dennis Maranzano. After 79 played minutes Corinthians got a freekick which was hit by Chris Mas. Jiang Yu Lin made a fantastic save in the 83rd minute, when Cristiano Messi sent off a good shot on target. FALCÕES VERDES's Pietro Santos was substituted for Betinho Lenzi. Jaime Almeida showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pietro Santos in the 92nd minute of the match. Many of Corinthians's supporters were seen to leave the ground early as it became clear their team was going to lose. Corinthians may have spent more time on the ball, but FALCÕES VERDES were more willing to take their chances and they walked away with the win.