Official Cup

Arena Maverick
Spectators: 147 (Terracing: 111, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Sherlock Holmes took the kick off in the first half of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sherlock Holmes in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zézinho Mineiro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 6 minutes into the match, Maverick Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Cícero Rodrigues came free, but Michel Montenegro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 7th minute, Ivo Ortiz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zézinho Mineiro acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 8th minute, took the ball on the long shot from 蔡桑景. Sherlock Holmes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zézinho Mineiro having to interfere. A collision led to Condors F.C. getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Léo Capixaba hit a great ball. Fabian Adriaanse thought of kicking away a contribution in front of goal but messed it up so badly that the ball went to the right of an astonished Michel Montenegro, a very annoying self made goal in the 33rd minute which led to 0-1. Oséas Botelho kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Michel Montenegro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cícero Rodrigues, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 46th minute Cícero Rodrigues shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Michel Montenegro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Cícero Rodrigues's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Michel Montenegro read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 47th minute of play. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cícero Rodrigues stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Sherlock Holmes might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Zézinho Mineiro. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Sherlock Holmes ran back to his position shaking his head. When Maverick Futebol Clube's Sherlock Holmes in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Condors F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. When Sherlock Holmes came up free with the goalie in the 76th minute, the Maverick Futebol Clube 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 Sherlock Holmes couldn't finish the play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sherlock Holmes in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zézinho Mineiro saved Condors F.C. from getting behind. Cícero Rodrigues fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Michel Montenegro having to interfere. 84 minutes into the game, Maverick Futebol Clube's Sherlock Holmes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zézinho Mineiro made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. After 87 played minutes Condors F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Cristóvão Valadares. When Clemente Falcão fell near the penalty area in the 90th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Maverick Futebol Clube's protests and gave Clemente Falcão a yellow card for diving instead. In the 91st match minute, Maverick Futebol Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Clemente Falcão to maneuver through the defense. Zézinho Mineiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sherlock Holmes in the 95th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Maverick Futebol Clube had won after a very even match.