League

Arena da Baixada
Spectators: 7217 (Terracing: 5414, Seating: 1660, VIP seats: 143) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Dalmo Terra started the match with the kick off. Denílson Peixoto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivo Meireles, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Denílson Peixoto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivo Meireles, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Faustino Asprilla in the 23rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Denílson Peixoto saved Siqueira from getting behind. Denílson Peixoto stood somewhat misplaced when Faustino Asprilla came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 27 minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Faustino Asprilla kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Denílson Peixoto. That made the score 2-0 in the 32 minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Faustino Asprilla in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Denílson Peixoto saved Siqueira from getting behind. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by César Teixeira during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. César Teixeira kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Faustino Asprilla in the 47th minute of play forced Siqueira's goalkeeper Denílson Peixoto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Faustino Asprilla to make the kick off. After 51 played minutes Siqueira got a freekick which was hit by Tiaguinho Trancoso. After 55 minutes of play, Athletico's Faustino Asprilla made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Denílson Peixoto was left in no man's land by his defense there! Faustino Asprilla struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Denílson Peixoto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Athletico. Ivo Meireles struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Denílson Peixoto didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Athletico. After a rather tough play, Siqueira's Reginaldo Donato got a free kick in the 61st minute. Denílson Peixoto made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Faustino Asprilla in the 62nd minute of play. Denílson Peixoto stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Faustino Asprilla's shot from short distance in the 65th minute. After a rather tough play, Athletico's Zé Pedro Brito got a free kick in the 67th minute. Siqueira's Denílson Peixoto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Faustino Asprilla in the 70th minute of play. Denílson Peixoto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Faustino Asprilla, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Zé Pedro Brito received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Denílson Peixoto tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 87 minutes into the match, Faustino Asprilla notched a goal, 5-0, to the right of Siqueira's Denílson Peixoto. Denílson Peixoto was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Faustino Asprilla in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Denílson Peixoto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Denílson Peixoto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Faustino Asprilla, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. There was no doubt that Athletico were the better team. Athletico's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.