League

Parau
Spectators: 6656 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1656, VIP seats: 0) Parau EC's Albertinho Loureiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Henrique Sá in the 10th minute of play. Sandro Donato blasted a shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Albertinho Loureiro having to make a save. In the 30th minute Henrique Sá shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Albertinho Loureiro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 31 played minutes Parau EC got a freekick which was hit by Tomé Dias. 32 minutes into the match, Quarahim's Jardel Costa broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Albertinho Loureiro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Henrique Sá, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Quarahim's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Jardel Costa in the 35th minute. A well-hit corner resulted in Henrique Sá heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Albertinho Loureiro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sandro Donato, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. Marcel Mineiro kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Sandro Donato struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Albertinho Loureiro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Quarahim. Albertinho Loureiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Henrique Sá in the 48th minute of the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Raimundo Teles made the kick off in the second half. Henrique Sá received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Albertinho Loureiro came out and tried to block the shot, but Henrique Sá slotted it home off the left post making it 0-1 in the 53rd minute. Henrique Sá blasted a shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Albertinho Loureiro having to make a save. Raimundo Teles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Parau EC's Albertinho Loureiro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Henrique Sá in the 75th minute of play. Quarahim's Sandro Donato got a good chance for a goal in the 78th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The Quarahim fans' excitement grew in the 85th match minute when Quarahim's Sandro Donato 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 1-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a defensive mix-up in Parau EC's zone, Henrique Sá stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Albertinho Loureiro came out of the goal and Henrique Sá tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Parau EC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Quarahim were clearly better and deserved to take the win.