League

Praião de Guaecá
Spectators: 7521 (Terracing: 5670, Seating: 1700, VIP seats: 151) Cruzeiro esporte clube's Narciso Lucas started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Francisco Valadares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Suárez Rado, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. In the 12th minute of the match, Suárez Rado tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Francisco Valadares saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Guaecá MZ's Suárez Rado was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 18th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. After 21 played minutes Cruzeiro esporte clube got a freekick which was hit by Narciso Lucas. Cruzeiro esporte clube's Francisco Valadares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Suárez Rado in the 22nd minute of play. Francisco Valadares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Franciszek Serwach in the 30th minute of play. 34 minutes into the match, Guaecá MZ's goal looked a bit too open when Lino Félix came free, but Gil Paes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Suárez Rado in the 35thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Francisco Valadares, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 36 played minutes Cruzeiro esporte clube got a freekick which was hit by Magno Perez. Francisco Valadares made a fantastic save in the 37th minute, when Suárez Rado sent off a good shot on target. Francisco Valadares made an important save on a dangerous shot by Suárez Rado in the 39th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Suárez Rado in the 41st minute of play forced Cruzeiro esporte clube's goalkeeper Francisco Valadares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Cruzeiro esporte clube getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Luan Souto hit a great ball. With a little luck, Cruzeiro esporte clube's Francisco Valadares got control of the ball when Suárez Rado tried to sneak it across the goal line. Flavinho Vergílio hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

Francisco Valadares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Suárez Rado in the 57th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Cruzeiro esporte clube's zone, Suárez Rado stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Francisco Valadares came out of the goal and Suárez Rado tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Francisco Valadares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Suárez Rado in the 61st minute of the match. When Guaecá MZ's Suárez Rado in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cruzeiro esporte clube's goalie prevented a goal. 66 minutes into the match, Suárez Rado had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Francisco Valadares. Cruzeiro esporte clube's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Suárez Rado was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. The supporters of Cruzeiro esporte clube booed when Guaecá MZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dráuzio Montenegro didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Lino Félix had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Francisco Valadares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Suárez Rado in the 77th minute of play. The supporters of Guaecá MZ booed when Cruzeiro esporte clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavinho Vergílio didn't get a good kick on the ball. 78 minutes into the match, Cruzeiro esporte clube's goal looked a bit too open when Suárez Rado came free, but Francisco Valadares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Francisco Valadares showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Franciszek Serwach in the 80th minute of the match. Guaecá MZ's Gil Paes proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 83rd minute of the match, managed to save Guaecá MZ from getting a goal against them. After having played for 87 minutes, Suárez Rado managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Guaecá MZ's supporters crossed their fingers, but Suárez Rado was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 96th minute, Franciszek Serwach left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Guaecá MZ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-0. When the referee ended the match the Guaecá MZ players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.