League

Arena do Sol
Spectators: 7206 (Terracing: 5406, Seating: 1657, VIP seats: 143) In the 3rd minute Valdir Vergílio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wilson Arruda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Natal Esporte Clube's Valdir Vergílio got a free kick in the 8th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Natal Esporte Clube's zone, Umberto Mazza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Christian Garcia came out of the goal and Umberto Mazza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Natal Esporte Clube's zone, Umberto Mazza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Christian Garcia came out of the goal and Umberto Mazza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 15th minute Umberto Mazza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christian Garcia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Romeu Pombal kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Umberto Mazza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christian Garcia having to interfere. After some careless play in the Natal Esporte Clube defense, Umberto Mazza kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Christian Garcia. The Natal Esporte Clube fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Christian Garcia should have stopped the shot. 26 minutes into the match, União Sociedade America's goalkeeper Wilson Arruda had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jeferson Urbano. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Daniel Chaves managed to get in a good position for a shot. União Sociedade America's supporters rose to their feet, but Daniel Chaves was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Christian Garcia breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When União Sociedade America's Umberto Mazza in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Natal Esporte Clube's goalie prevented a goal. In the 47th minute Umberto Mazza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christian Garcia saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Umberto Mazza made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Umberto Mazza in the 52nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christian Garcia saved Natal Esporte Clube from getting behind. Valdir Vergílio charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Valdir Vergílio the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Valdir Vergílio hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. If Umberto Mazza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Daniel Chaves sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Umberto Mazza in the 66th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christian Garcia saved Natal Esporte Clube from getting behind. Romeu Pombal kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Christian Garcia made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gunnar Otterstad in the 69th minute. In the 71st match minute, Natal Esporte Clube was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valdir Vergílio to maneuver through the defense. In the 74th minute the ball was on its way in behind Natal Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Christian Garcia, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Umberto Mazza in the 75th minute of play forced Natal Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Christian Garcia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Daniel Chaves's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 77thth minute, Christian Garcia skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. If Umberto Mazza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Umberto Mazza fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 81st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christian Garcia having to interfere. Ronaldinho Maciel charged in rather forcefully in the 82nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ronaldinho Maciel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ronaldinho Maciel kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. Christian Garcia acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 85th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Daniel Chaves. União Sociedade America's Umberto Mazza got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Christian Garcia made an important save on a dangerous shot by Umberto Mazza in the 90th minute. Daniel Chaves could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Christian Garcia made a huge save. Vânderson Cordeiro charged in rather forcefully in the 93rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vânderson Cordeiro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Vânderson Cordeiro kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match. After having played for 96 minutes, Umberto Mazza managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. União Sociedade America's supporters crossed their fingers, but Umberto Mazza was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. União Sociedade America's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.