Official Cup

Arena Taquaras
Spectators: 9613 (Terracing: 7211, Seating: 2211, VIP seats: 191) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ian Bueno made the kick off which started today's match. Ismael Freitas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dito Donato in the 2nd minute of play. Décio Marinho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ian Bueno in the 3rd minute of play. 6 minutes into the match, ADM Taquaras's goal looked a bit too open when Adrianinho Palmeira came free, but Décio Marinho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 7 minutes into the match, Roceira SC's goal looked a bit too open when Michel Drogba came free, but Ismael Freitas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Roceira SC's Ismael Freitas got control of the ball when Michel Drogba tried to sneak it across the goal line. Décio Marinho showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ian Bueno, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. The supporters of ADM Taquaras booed when Roceira SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juan Teles didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match had gone on for 18 minutes, Michel Drogba put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Ismael Freitas. Ismael Freitas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michel Drogba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. ADM Taquaras's Décio Marinho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Remo Gonçalves in the 25th minute of play. 25 minutes into the match, ADM Taquaras's goal looked a bit too open when Remo Gonçalves came free, but Décio Marinho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Dito Donato fell near the penalty area in the 28th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ADM Taquaras's protests and gave Dito Donato a yellow card for diving instead. In the 28th minute, Dito Donato hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 32 minutes into the game, Michel Drogba recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ismael Freitas. Michel Drogba showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Michel Drogba got free with Ismael Freitas in the 35th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ismael Freitas took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michel Shevchenko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 48th minute, Ian Bueno left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Roceira SC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Michel Drogba made the kick off in the second half. Ismael Freitas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michel Shevchenko, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. The supporters of ADM Taquaras booed when Roceira SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ian Bueno didn't get a good kick on the ball. Benê Carioca's late challenge caught a Roceira SC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Benê Carioca helped the player get up and apologised. Benê Carioca kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. In the 64th match minute, ADM Taquaras was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Benê Carioca to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Roceira SC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Remo Gonçalves hit a great ball. Ismael Freitas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Michel Shevchenko in the 72nd minute of the match. ADM Taquaras's Décio Marinho played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adrianinho Palmeira in the 77th minute of play. Michel Drogba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Décio Marinho made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ian Bueno in the 84th minute. Ismael Freitas stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Michel Drogba's shot from short distance in the 89th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michel Shevchenko in the 93rd minute of play forced Roceira SC's goalkeeper Ismael Freitas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luan Bezerra charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Luan Bezerra the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 94 played minutes Roceira SC got a freekick which was hit by Luan Bezerra. Roceira SC's Ismael Freitas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michel Shevchenko in the 96th minute of play.

For all the effort they put into the match, the Roceira SC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for ADM Taquaras.