League

Estádio Ibiporanga
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Retrô Recife AD's Adelino Paraense started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Sebastião Chaves recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 3rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Doriva Quadros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sebastião Chaves, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Nilmar Paraíba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nilmar Paraíba kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Adelino Paraense sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 13 minutes into the match, Vassoura's goal looked a bit too open when Adelino Paraense came free, but Murillo Abreu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 20 minutes into the game, Betão Neiva was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Retrô Recife AD's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Vassoura the free kick. After a rather tough play, Retrô Recife AD's Betão Neiva got a free kick in the 20th minute. After 22 played minutes Retrô Recife AD got a freekick which was hit by Gil Albuquerque. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Retrô Recife AD's goalkeeper Doriva Quadros, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Doriva Quadros made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastião Chaves in the 25th minute of play. Vassoura's Sebastião Chaves got a good chance for a goal in the 27th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 35 minutes, Bebeto Pinho mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Retrô Recife AD and the Vassoura players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Vassoura booed when Retrô Recife AD was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bebeto Pinho didn't get a good kick on the ball. Murillo Abreu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nilmar Paraíba in the 39th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nilmar Paraíba got free with Murillo Abreu in the 40th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 45 minutes, Hélder Bastos mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Retrô Recife AD and the Vassoura players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Retrô Recife AD getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Hélder Bastos hit a great ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Sebastião Chaves was the one to do the kick off. After 51 played minutes Vassoura got a freekick which was hit by Jorge da Fonseca. Murillo Abreu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adelino Paraense in the 55th minute of the match. Nilmar Paraíba fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Murillo Abreu having to interfere. Jorge da Fonseca's late challenge caught a Retrô Recife AD's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jorge da Fonseca helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Vassoura's Jorge da Fonseca got a free kick in the 67th minute. After 73 minutes, Ernani Ortiz mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Vassoura and the Retrô Recife AD players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Retrô Recife AD booed when Vassoura was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ernani Ortiz didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 75th minute, Bebeto Pinho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Nilmar Paraíba had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Betão Neiva 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. Nilmar Paraíba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Fausto Salles had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Nilmar Paraíba had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 96th minute the ball was on its way in behind Vassoura's goalkeeper Murillo Abreu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Retrô Recife AD players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.