League

Norma
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. José de Godoi started the match with the kick off. José de Godoi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Waldemar Fantini had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 16 minutes into the match, Norma FC's goal looked a bit too open when José de Godoi came free, but Fábio Oliveira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 17th match minute, Os Meio Bruxo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vítor Meirelles to maneuver through the defense. After 19 minutes, Paulo José de Sena mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Os Meio Bruxo and the Norma FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 19 played minutes Os Meio Bruxo got a freekick which was hit by Paulo José de Sena. After 23rd play minutes Ricardo Fonseca shot 2-0, a short shot which went by Renan Valle and just under the crossbar into goal. Ricardo Fonseca recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th 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 Ricardo Fonseca in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Renan Valle prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Waldemar Fantini managed to get in a good position for a shot. Norma FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Waldemar Fantini was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Renan Valle breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ricardo Fonseca who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 33rdth minute tested the skills of Renan Valle when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 34 minutes into the match, Os Meio Bruxo's goal looked a bit too open when Ricardo Fonseca came free, but Renan Valle reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Os Meio Bruxo's zone, Paulo José do Vale stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Renan Valle came out of the goal and Paulo José do Vale tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The audience was convinced that Ricardo Fonseca's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Renan Valle was relentless in the 37th minute of the game. Renan Valle made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ricardo Fonseca in the 42nd minute of play. The audience was convinced that Ricardo Fonseca's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Renan Valle was relentless in the 43rd minute of the game. Renan Valle made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ricardo Fonseca in the 46th minute of play. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ricardo Fonseca was the one to do the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Os Meio Bruxo's zone, Paulo José do Vale stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Renan Valle came out of the goal and Paulo José do Vale tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Os Meio Bruxo's Vítor Meirelles got a free kick in the 55th minute. In the 56th minute of the match Wellington Dante sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Renan Valle skillfully saved the ball. When Norma FC's Ricardo Fonseca in the 61st minute got a chance for a shot 61st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Os Meio Bruxo's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ricardo Fonseca in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Renan Valle prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After having played for 67 minutes, Waldemar Fantini managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Norma FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Waldemar Fantini was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ricardo Fonseca in the 69th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Renan Valle prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Norma FC fans' excitement grew in the 74th match minute when Norma FC's Ricardo Fonseca 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 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 78 minutes into the match, Paulo José do Vale had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Renan Valle. Os Meio Bruxo's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Paulo José do Vale was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Breno Sergipano during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 96thth minute of the game Ricardo Fonseca who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Os Meio Bruxo's Renan Valle was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. There was no doubt that Norma FC were the better team. Norma FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.