League

Maracanã
Spectators: 5744 (Terracing: 4500, Seating: 1100, VIP seats: 144) An unexpectedly hard shot by Elias Quintal in the 5th minute of play forced Pratas da Casa FC's goalkeeper Luís Gustavo Pereira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elias Quintal in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luís Gustavo Pereira prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Elias Quintal scored 0-1 in the 13th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Luís Gustavo Pereira, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After having played for 19 minutes, Elias Quintal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sassafraz's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elias Quintal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Elias Quintal came up free with the goalie in the 21st minute, the Sassafraz fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Elias Quintal couldn't finish the play. In the 23rdth minute of the game Júnior Mesquita who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pratas da Casa FC's Luís Gustavo Pereira was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 24 minutes into the match, Pratas da Casa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elias Quintal came free, but Luís Gustavo Pereira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 27th minute Elias Quintal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luís Gustavo Pereira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Sassafraz's Márcio Lago got a free kick in the 33rd minute. Sassafraz's Dagoberto Vergílio proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 34th minute of the match, managed to save Sassafraz from getting a goal against them. Luís Gustavo Pereira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elias Quintal in the 38th minute of play. In the 42nd minute Elias Quintal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luís Gustavo Pereira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 43 minutes into the match, Sassafraz's Romeu Falcão sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Luís Gustavo Pereira narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Luís Gustavo Pereira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elias Quintal, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. After the first half Sassafraz were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Elias Quintal made the kick off in the second half. Luís Gustavo Pereira made an important save on a dangerous shot by Natã Rezende in the 54th minute. Simão Rocha hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. When Sassafraz's Elias Quintal in the 62nd minute got a chance for a shot 62nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Pratas da Casa FC's goalie prevented a goal. 65 minutes into the match, Pratas da Casa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elias Quintal came free, but Luís Gustavo Pereira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fernandão Simões fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luís Gustavo Pereira having to interfere. A collision led to Sassafraz getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Elias Quintal hit a great ball. When Haroldo Lira fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pratas da Casa FC's protests and gave Haroldo Lira a yellow card for diving instead. Sassafraz's Elias Quintal got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Fernandão Simões managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sassafraz's supporters rose to their feet, but Fernandão Simões was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Luís Gustavo Pereira breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Elias Quintal struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Luís Gustavo Pereira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sassafraz. Luís Gustavo Pereira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Germano Pombal, who was totally free with the ball in the 80th minute. Luís Gustavo Pereira didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 82nd minute, which inside left pole to 0-3. 91 minutes into the match, Pratas da Casa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elias Quintal came free, but Luís Gustavo Pereira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 92 minutes into the match, Sassafraz's Fernandão Simões sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Luís Gustavo Pereira narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Luís Gustavo Pereira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elias Quintal, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. The supporters of Sassafraz booed when Pratas da Casa FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Haroldo Lira didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match was over Sassafraz could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Pratas da Casa FC throughout the match.