League

Estádio Salvarano
Spectators: 8015 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1855, VIP seats: 160) Férid Khalifa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emerson Jacaré, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. 14 minutes in the game Tarcisio Cordeiro did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Célio Maranhense. With a little luck, Botafogo MZRJ's Férid Khalifa got control of the ball when Jorge Pombal tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a little luck, Botafogo MZRJ's Férid Khalifa got control of the ball when Albertinho de Amaral tried to sneak it across the goal line. Rowley McJon made in the 19th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Célio Maranhense however managed to control. The supporters of Xurupita FC booed when Botafogo MZRJ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sidnei Amaral didn't get a good kick on the ball. It was beautiful to see Xurupita FC's Tarcisio Cordeiro in action when he in the 24th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! Férid Khalifa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Emerson Jacaré's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. Férid Khalifa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emerson Jacaré in the 28th minute of play. Férid Khalifa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jorge Pombal, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Férid Khalifa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Albertinho de Amaral, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind Xurupita FC's goalkeeper Gustavo Coelho, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Botafogo MZRJ's zone, Albertinho de Amaral stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Férid Khalifa came out of the goal and Albertinho de Amaral tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gilmar Couto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Férid Khalifa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emerson Jacaré in the 65th minute of play. In the 68th minute, Gilmar Couto 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. Gilmar Couto could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Gustavo Coelho made a huge save. Gustavo Coelho made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jailson Capixaba in the 75th minute of play. Xurupita FC's Gustavo Coelho proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save Xurupita FC from getting a goal against them. Gilmar Couto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 81 played minutes Botafogo MZRJ got a freekick which was hit by Antônio Lopez. Férid Khalifa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lilian Vântu in the 82nd minute of the match. In the 90th minute, Antônio Lopez 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. Gustavo Coelho made a fantastic save in the 93rd minute, when Gilmar Couto sent off a good shot on target. Férid Khalifa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christian Lima in the 95th minute of the match.