League

Botucatu
Spectators: 6681 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1681, VIP seats: 0) Botucatu EC's Erik Tinoco 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. After having played for 6 minutes, Osvaldo Medeiros managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Terra da Garoa FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Osvaldo Medeiros was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Júlio Esteves had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Terra da Garoa FC's Olívio Soares got control of the ball when Régis de Brito tried to sneak it across the goal line. 15 minutes into the match, Botucatu EC's goal looked a bit too open when Osvaldo Medeiros came free, but Augusto Ramalho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Erik Tinoco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 16th minute. Olívio Soares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 19 minutes into the match, Terra da Garoa FC's goalkeeper Olívio Soares had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Régis de Brito. After 21 played minutes Terra da Garoa FC got a freekick which was hit by Chico Hoffmann. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind Terra da Garoa FC's goalkeeper Olívio Soares, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 30th minute, Arnaldo Diniz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Terra da Garoa FC's zone, Erik Tinoco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Olívio Soares came out of the goal and Erik Tinoco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 36th minute the ball was on its way in behind Terra da Garoa FC's goalkeeper Olívio Soares, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Régis de Brito had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Régis de Brito struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Olívio Soares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Botucatu EC. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Erik Tinoco in the 44th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Olívio Soares saved Terra da Garoa FC from getting behind. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Júlio Esteves stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After some careless play in the Botucatu EC defense, Osvaldo Medeiros kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Augusto Ramalho. The Botucatu EC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Augusto Ramalho should have stopped the shot. 63 minutes into the match, Terra da Garoa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Régis de Brito came free, but Olívio Soares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Terra da Garoa FC's Arnaldo Diniz got a free kick in the 65th minute. Régis de Brito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Régis de Brito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Régis de Brito struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Olívio Soares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Botucatu EC. Erik Tinoco's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Olívio Soares read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 85th minute of play. Osvaldo Medeiros fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Augusto Ramalho having to interfere. When Botucatu EC's Erik Tinoco in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Terra da Garoa FC's goalie prevented a goal. Erik Tinoco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Olívio Soares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 97 minutes into the game, Erik Tinoco cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Olívio Soares was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Botucatu EC had won after a very even match.