League

Morumbi
Spectators: 6806 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1663, VIP seats: 143) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Luiz Fabiano Velloso made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Arnaldo Paes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet as São Paulo's Rubens Godoi slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Adalberto Pires. That made the score 1-0 after 7 minutes of play. São Paulo's Wesley Koehler played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adalberto de Mendonça in the 11th minute of play. Adalberto Pires took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rubens Godoi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. São Paulo's Rubens Godoi got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 15thth minute of the game Albertinho Paiva who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rubros's Adalberto Pires was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After some careless play in the Rubros defense, Arnaldo Paes kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Adalberto Pires. The Rubros fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Adalberto Pires should have stopped the shot. 20 minutes into the match, Rubros's goalkeeper Adalberto Pires had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arnaldo Paes. Luiz Fabiano Velloso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 25th minute, Rubros's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Luiz Fabiano Velloso fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 26th minute, Arnaldo Paes made a precise shot to the right of Adalberto Pires. Rubros's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. After a rather tough play, São Paulo's Rubens Godoi got a free kick in the 29th minute. Elói Antunes was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 33 minutes into the match. Christiano Melo shot the penalty kick right outside the post. In the 37th minute, Enrique Pena hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Adalberto Pires didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Rubens Godoi went, in the 40th minute, to the upper right corner, 4-0 was the resulting score. Wesley Koehler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Laércio Moraes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

Wesley Koehler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Laércio Moraes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 55th minute Laércio Moraes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wesley Koehler saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Wesley Koehler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Laércio Moraes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match clock showed 61 minutes, the score became 5-0 when Rubens Godoi sped through Rubros's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Adalberto Pires. In the 65th minute, Rubens Godoi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rubros's Christiano Melo shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 70th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Wesley Koehler but with some difficulty. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Enrique Pena managed to get in a good position for a shot. São Paulo's supporters rose to their feet, but Enrique Pena was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adalberto Pires breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Rubros's zone, Rubens Godoi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Adalberto Pires came out of the goal and Rubens Godoi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of São Paulo booed when Rubros was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sydney Mattos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Adalberto Pires made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luiz Fabiano Velloso in the 75th minute of play. Rubens Godoi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Adalberto Pires tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 78th minute, Albertinho Paiva 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. Luiz Fabiano Velloso recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rubros's Adalberto Pires played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Enrique Pena in the 82nd minute of play. After 83 played minutes São Paulo got a freekick which was hit by Wellington Loyola. Rubros's supporters stood up full of expectation in the 85th minute of the game, when Christiano Melo after an extraordinary solo performance found himself with a golden opportunity in front of São Paulo's goal. Christiano Melo was unfortunally a little to anxious and the ball went outside the goal. Luiz Fabiano Velloso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Adalberto Pires tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some careless play in the Rubros defense, Albertinho Paiva kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Adalberto Pires. The Rubros fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Adalberto Pires should have stopped the shot. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. São Paulo had played much better football throughout.