League

Estádio Marinho
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Júlio Sousa made the kick off which started today's match. Mateus Trancoso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. André Netto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lenílson Cosme having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 7th minute, Mateus Trancoso managed to get in a good position for a shot. Botafogo's supporters rose to their feet, but Mateus Trancoso was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lenílson Cosme breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 9 minutes into the game, André Netto recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Lenílson Cosme. André Netto showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 20 minutes into the match, Tradição Gaúcha's goal looked a bit too open when André Netto came free, but Lenílson Cosme reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Júlio Sousa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tião Alcântara having to interfere. Mateus Trancoso could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Lenílson Cosme made a huge save. If Jeremias Valadares had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lenílson Cosme showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Netto in the 32nd minute of the match. When Elivélton Breckenfeld fell near the penalty area in the 33rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tradição Gaúcha's protests and gave Elivélton Breckenfeld a yellow card for diving instead. Elivélton Breckenfeld kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. 33 minutes into the game, one of Tradição Gaúcha:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Manoel Souza placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! Lenílson Cosme showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Netto in the 40th minute of the match. 44 minutes into the game, Geraldo Penha was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Botafogo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Tradição Gaúcha the free kick. Lenílson Cosme made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from André Netto in the 48th minute of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. André Netto was the one to do the kick off. If Leopoldo Terra had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Matheus de Queiroz kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Botafogo's Willian Sabóia got a free kick in the 56th minute. In the 59th match minute, Botafogo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Augusto Loureiro to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Tradição Gaúcha booed when Botafogo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Augusto Loureiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Tradição Gaúcha's Elivélton Breckenfeld got a free kick in the 69th minute. In the 70th minute of the match Manoel Souza sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Lenílson Cosme skillfully saved the ball. Enio Furtado hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Jeremias Valadares fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tião Alcântara having to interfere. After having played for 82 minutes, Mateus Trancoso managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Botafogo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mateus Trancoso was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Lenílson Cosme showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from André Netto, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Lenílson Cosme took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mateus Trancoso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Tradição Gaúcha getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Elivélton Breckenfeld hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Tradição Gaúcha's Arthur de Salles got a free kick in the 89th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Matheus de Queiroz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Botafogo's supporters rose to their feet, but Matheus de Queiroz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lenílson Cosme breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Mateus Trancoso had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the referee ended the match the Botafogo players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.