League

Caraibeira
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rafa Sousa kicked off to start the match. Jorginho Vinhas hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. The supporters of Tropa do GG booed when Marajá do Sena A.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 7 match minutes in a wonderful position. Beto Baiano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Maurinho Capixaba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Romário de Mendonça in the 10th minute of play. After having played for 11 minutes, Romário de Mendonça managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Tropa do GG's supporters crossed their fingers, but Romário de Mendonça was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Maurinho Capixaba made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rafa Sousa in the 15th minute of play. Rafa Sousa 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. Romário de Mendonça sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 36 played minutes Marajá do Sena A.C. got a freekick which was hit by Tomé Brito. Eliseu Paranaense made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jeremias Montenegro in the 39th minute. Eliseu Paranaense showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Henrique Macedo, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. 46 minutes into the game, Tropa do GG's Rafa Sousa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Maurinho Capixaba made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-3 lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Henrique Macedo was the one to do the kick off. Maurinho Capixaba made an important save on a dangerous shot by Romário de Mendonça in the 52nd minute. Romário de Mendonça sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Jeremias Montenegro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Jeremias Montenegro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Manuel Paiva kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Eliseu Paranaense took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Henrique Macedo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Cristiano Abraão fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tropa do GG's protests and gave Cristiano Abraão a yellow card for diving instead. Cristiano Abraão hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Marajá do Sena A.C.'s Gabriel Moreira got a free kick in the 77th minute. 80 minutes into the game, Rafa Sousa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Maurinho Capixaba. Rafa Sousa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-4. In the 84th minute the ball was on its way in behind Marajá do Sena A.C.'s goalkeeper Maurinho Capixaba, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Rafa Sousa received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Maurinho Capixaba came out and tried to block the shot, but Rafa Sousa slotted it home off the left post making it 1-5 in the 90th minute. If Romário de Mendonça had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tropa do GG'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.