League

Japecanga
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Arí Sabóia made the kick off which started today's match. Rafinha Cavalcante showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arí Sabóia, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Edgard Luz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Caetano Koehler sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Caetano Koehler blasted a shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Emílio Couto having to make a save. The supporters of PORTUGUESA DO MORRO booed when Jabota was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Caetano Koehler didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arí Sabóia's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rafinha Cavalcante read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. Wágner de Sousa hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. In the 39th minute, Carlos Alberto Arruda had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. When Wágner de Sousa fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Jabota's protests and gave Wágner de Sousa a yellow card for diving instead. In the 40th match minute, Jabota was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wágner de Sousa to maneuver through the defense. After 41 played minutes, PORTUGUESA DO MORRO's Dorian Quintal shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Rafinha Cavalcante came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in PORTUGUESA DO MORRO reached it. After some careless play in the PORTUGUESA DO MORRO defense, Caetano Koehler kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Emílio Couto. The PORTUGUESA DO MORRO fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Emílio Couto should have stopped the shot. The PORTUGUESA DO MORRO players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Jabota were winning 0-2.

The wind increased when Caetano Koehler made the kick off in the second half. Caetano Koehler fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emílio Couto having to interfere. 60 minutes into the match, PORTUGUESA DO MORRO's goalkeeper Emílio Couto had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Norberto Braga. If Caetano Koehler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Norberto Braga managed to get in a good position for a shot. Jabota's supporters rose to their feet, but Norberto Braga was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Emílio Couto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Norberto Braga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Caetano Koehler's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emílio Couto read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 72nd minute of play. After 73 played minutes PORTUGUESA DO MORRO got a freekick which was hit by Arí Sabóia. Emílio Couto acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 74th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Ademar Alves. Norberto Braga succeeded in the game's 77th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 0-3. After 80 played minutes PORTUGUESA DO MORRO got a freekick which was hit by César Linares. Norberto Braga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Emílio Couto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Norberto Bragas short, quick shot in the 84thth minute got Emílio Couto to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Caetano Koehler sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jabota's Norberto Braga got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Jabota's Caetano Koehler in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye PORTUGUESA DO MORRO's goalie prevented a goal. In the 93rd minute, César Linares hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Norberto Braga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jabota's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.