League

Uberabão
Spectators: 6684 (Terracing: 5684, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Faustão de Senna got the match started through his kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Uberaba's zone, Horácio Santos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jorginho Bertassi came out of the goal and Horácio Santos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 9 minutes into the game, Maleta's Walmyr Matorin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jorginho Bertassi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Horácio Santos in the 15th minute of play forced Uberaba's goalkeeper Jorginho Bertassi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. José Augusto Koehler fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jorginho Bertassi having to interfere. Maleta's Walmyr Matorin got a good chance for a goal in the 19th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fausto Sá made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Raphael Travassos sent off a good shot on target. Maleta's Horácio Santos got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Carlos Alberto Proença hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. In the 26th minute Horácio Santos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jorginho Bertassi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Faustão de Senna kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Fausto Sá. That made the score 1-1 in the 27 minute of play. Raphael Travassos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Horácio Santos blasted a shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jorginho Bertassi having to make a save. In the 35th minute, Horácio Santos got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Jorginho Bertassi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sandro Lucas, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. In the 45th minute, Andrézinho de Sousa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

A collision led to Maleta getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Sandro Lucas hit a great ball. When the match clock showed 56 minutes, the score became 2-1 when Faustão de Senna sped through Maleta's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Fausto Sá. Horácio Santos's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Jorginho Bertassi firmly grabbed it by the left post. When Maleta's Walmyr Matorin in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Uberaba's goalie prevented a goal. Uberaba's Jorginho Bertassi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Walmyr Matorin in the 66th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Horácio Santos in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jorginho Bertassi saved Uberaba from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Uberaba's Lucas Sena got a free kick in the 70th minute. Walmyr Matorin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Jorginho Bertassi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, Uberaba's Jorginho Bertassi got control of the ball when Carlinhos Lopez tried to sneak it across the goal line. Uberaba were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Maleta for a fine match.