League

Miranga
Spectators: 7110 (Terracing: 5610, Seating: 1495, VIP seats: 5) In the 2nd minute Doni Brito shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfredinho Ribeiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Miranga EC's Alfredinho Ribeiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Giovani Mangueira in the 6th minute of play. Miranga EC's Alfredinho Ribeiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Doni Brito in the 7th minute of play. If Júlio Souto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 13 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Miranga EC! Alfredinho Ribeiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Serafim Mota in the 17th minute of play. With his leg Pedrinho Capixaba managed to avoid a goal in the 20thth minute, when Miranga EC's Dadá Dantas fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Cleiton Correia walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. Alfredinho Ribeiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Doni Brito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfredinho Ribeiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Doni Brito in the 41st minute of the match. After the first half Sants were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

52 minutes into the match, Miranga EC's goal looked a bit too open when Serafim Mota came free, but Alfredinho Ribeiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Serafim Mota got free with Alfredinho Ribeiro in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Júlio Souto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedrinho Capixaba having to interfere. Júlio Souto sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Serafim Mota's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alfredinho Ribeiro was relentless in the 70th minute of the game. Agostinho Soares charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Agostinho Soares the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Agostinho Soares kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. In the 73rd minute of the match Breno Siqueira shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Pedrinho Capixaba showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 75th minute, Giovani Mangueira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Júlio Souto in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pedrinho Capixaba prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 80th minute, Júlio Souto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 80th match minute, Miranga EC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcus de Toledo to maneuver through the defense. 87 minutes into the game, Serafim Mota recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Alfredinho Ribeiro. Serafim Mota showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. Alfredinho Ribeiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dudu Furlan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfredinho Ribeiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Giovani Mangueira in the 95th minute of the match. Sants's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.