League

Arena Salvador
Spectators: 7787 (Terracing: 5841, Seating: 1791, VIP seats: 155) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Válbson de Alcântara took the kick off in the first half of the match. Claudinho Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Válbson de Alcântara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Motta Futebol Clube fans' excitement grew in the 9th match minute when Motta Futebol Clube's Artur Sabóia looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Geraldo Gonçalves could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Aírton de Lima made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Válbson de Alcântara in the 16th minute of play forced THE MAYA's goalkeeper Claudinho Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Válbson de Alcântara in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Claudinho Taffarel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 22 minutes into the match, Válbson de Alcântara had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Claudinho Taffarel. THE MAYA's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Válbson de Alcântara was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Válbson de Alcântara fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Claudinho Taffarel having to interfere. In the 27th minute Artur Sabóia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Claudinho Taffarel saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 30th minute of the match Motta Futebol Clube got a corner. THE MAYA's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Dudu Hermes ran over to the corner to take the kick. Válbson de Alcântara fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Claudinho Taffarel having to interfere. Claudinho Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Válbson de Alcântara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Válbson de Alcântara in the 43rd minute of play forced THE MAYA's goalkeeper Claudinho Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Claudinho Taffarel didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Válbson de Alcântara went, in the 44th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-3 was the resulting score. After 47 played minutes THE MAYA got a freekick which was hit by Lenílson Bittencourt. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-3 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gilmar Azevedo was the one to do the kick off. Motta Futebol Clube's Aírton de Lima played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Geraldo Gonçalves in the 55th minute of play. When the match had gone on for 55 minutes, Gilmar Azevedo put it in 1-3 from a short distance just to the right of Aírton de Lima. Thanks to some nice moves Lu Ladron could shoot a difficult shot in the 58th minute, which Claudinho Taffarel however easily saved by the left post. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Válbson de Alcântara managed to get in a good position for a shot. Motta Futebol Clube's supporters rose to their feet, but Válbson de Alcântara was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Claudinho Taffarel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Claudinho Taffarel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Válbson de Alcântara in the 60th minute of the match. 62 minutes into the game, Geraldo Gonçalves was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. THE MAYA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Motta Futebol Clube the free kick. Geraldo Gonçalves kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. 64 minutes into the match, THE MAYA's goalkeeper Claudinho Taffarel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Válbson de Alcântara. Claudinho Taffarel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Válbson de Alcântara's shot from short distance in the 67th minute. The supporters of THE MAYA booed when Motta Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Válbson de Alcântara didn't get a good kick on the ball. THE MAYA's Osvaldinho Mazza was substituted for Gilmar Azevedo. The supporters of THE MAYA booed when Motta Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Válbson de Alcântara didn't get a good kick on the ball. When THE MAYA's Marco Albuquerque in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Motta Futebol Clube's goalie prevented a goal. In the 73rd minute Simão de Barros shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aírton de Lima saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Válbson de Alcântara fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Claudinho Taffarel having to interfere. Claudinho Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Válbson de Alcântara in the 79th minute of play. Aírton de Lima showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Simão de Barros, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Válbson de Alcântara recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 82nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marco Albuquerque in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aírton de Lima prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 95 minutes into the match, THE MAYA's goal looked a bit too open when Kılıç Tunçöven came free, but Claudinho Taffarel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. THE MAYA's Claudinho Taffarel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 96th minute of the match, managed to save THE MAYA from getting a goal against them. In the 98th minute Motta Futebol Clube were awarded a corner. Dudu Hermes went to the cornerflag to take it. When the match was over Motta Futebol Clube could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than THE MAYA throughout the match.