League

Estádio Pirara
Spectators: 8457 (Terracing: 6344, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Marcinho Mineiro took the kick off in the first half of the match. Marcinho Mineiro scored 0-1 in the 3rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Iurie Chiriacescu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Iurie Chiriacescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcinho Mineiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 6 minutes into the game, Florestal Futebol Clube's Marcinho Mineiro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Iurie Chiriacescu made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. The corner led PIAUÍ FC's Demis Katsarolidis to fire away a dangerous shot which Bruno Renan despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Baturhan Oytun could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Bruno Renan made a huge save. Iurie Chiriacescu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcinho Mineiro in the 19th minute of the match. In the 20th minute Guga Trancoso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bruno Renan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Marcinho Mineiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Florestal Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Marcinho Mineiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Iurie Chiriacescu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind PIAUÍ FC's goalkeeper Iurie Chiriacescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 31st minute PIAUÍ FC were awarded a corner. Demis Katsarolidis went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on PIAUÍ FC's corner Demis Katsarolidis fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Bruno Renan quite easily take care of the ball. Iurie Chiriacescu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcinho Mineiro in the 34th minute of play. After 35 minutes PIAUÍ FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Sherif Cannavaro who took care of the corner kick. The audience thought a goal was coming when Baturhan Oytun got free with Bruno Renan in the 38th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Baturhan Oytun had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Baturhan Oytun kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. After the first half Florestal Futebol Clube were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Baturhan Oytun was the one to do the kick off. Bruno Renan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Demis Katsarolidis in the 54th minute of the match. In the 56th minute the ball was on its way in behind PIAUÍ FC's goalkeeper Iurie Chiriacescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 57th minute, Guga Trancoso ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Bruno Renan was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. Florestal Futebol Clube made a substitution. Jan-Åke Helström replaced Thierry Henry. Florestal Futebol Clube made a substitution. Zé Paulo de Toledo replaced Evaristo Eleazar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Baturhan Oytun in the 68th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bruno Renan saved Florestal Futebol Clube from getting behind. In the 72nd minute the ball was on its way in behind PIAUÍ FC's goalkeeper Iurie Chiriacescu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Baturhan Oytun spun around in front of the goal 74 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Florestal Futebol Clube's goal. PIAUÍ FC's Fernandinho Mesquita was substituted for Demis Katsarolidis. Iurie Chiriacescu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcinho Mineiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcinho Mineiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bruno Renan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baturhan Oytun, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vladimir de Sena in the 82nd minute of play forced Florestal Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Bruno Renan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 84 minutes into the match, PIAUÍ FC's goalkeeper Iurie Chiriacescu had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcinho Mineiro. Bruno Renan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guga Trancoso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Marcinho Mineiro's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Iurie Chiriacescu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. Bruno Renan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Baturhan Oytun in the 89th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Guga Trancoso in the 90th minute of play forced Florestal Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Bruno Renan to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Anísio Veiga during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Anísio Veiga kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. After 95 minutes, Alexandre Van Boxstael mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Florestal Futebol Clube and the PIAUÍ FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Bruno Renan had in the 97thth minute some difficulties stopping Baturhan Oytun's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Florestal Futebol Clube eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.