League

Macatuba
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The supporters of New Haven FC booed when Macatuba was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adrianinho Figueiredo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Enéas Magalhães stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of José Carlos de Lima's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. Enéas Magalhães showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Carlos de Lima in the 10th minute of the match. Enéas Magalhães took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from José Carlos de Lima, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Macatuba getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Ronaldão Baptista hit a great ball. Enéas Magalhães made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Almir Furlan in the 14th minute of play. Ronaldão Baptista could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Nilson Andrade made a huge save. 19 minutes into the game, Edgar Dante recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Nilson Andrade. Edgar Dante showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Osvaldinho Couto hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. Ronaldão Baptista hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Macatuba's Ronaldão Baptista got his second yellow card of the match in the 34th minute. The referee ordered Ronaldão Baptista off the ground. After 34 played minutes Macatuba got a freekick which was hit by Ronaldão Baptista. 39 minutes into the match, New Haven FC's goalkeeper Nilson Andrade had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edgar Dante. New Haven FC's Jaime do Nascimento pulled a muscle in his back after 43 minutes and couldn't finish the game. In the 45th match minute, Macatuba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Otávio Andrade to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to New Haven FC getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. José Carlos de Lima hit a great ball. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Edgar Dante made a kick off. 53 minutes into the match, Jailson Maia had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Nilson Andrade. New Haven FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Jailson Maia was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edgar Dante in the 56th minute of play forced New Haven FC's goalkeeper Nilson Andrade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 62 minutes into the game, Macatuba's Jailson Maia nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nilson Andrade made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. Jailson Maia's late challenge caught a New Haven FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jailson Maia helped the player get up and apologised. In the 67th match minute, Macatuba was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jailson Maia to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jailson Maia in the 73rd minute of play forced New Haven FC's goalkeeper Nilson Andrade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. José Carlos de Limas short, quick shot in the 75thth minute got Enéas Magalhães to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. A collision led to Macatuba getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Edgar Dante hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edgar Dante in the 80th minute of play forced New Haven FC's goalkeeper Nilson Andrade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Macatuba's Enéas Magalhães played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by José Carlos de Lima in the 84th minute of play. Nilson Andrade showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jailson Maia in the 86th minute of the match. A collision led to Macatuba getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Edgar Dante hit a great ball. Nilson Andrade showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jailson Maia, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. João Pedro Lopes kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Macatuba had played much better football throughout.