League

Estádio Camboim
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Victor Britto took the kick off in the first half of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Chico de Mendonça in the 4th minute of play forced Club Athletico Paranaense's goalkeeper Nestor Donatello to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alexandre Palmeira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Genílson Lago's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. Alexandre Palmeira made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Genílson Lago sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chico de Mendonça in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nestor Donatello prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Genílson Lago could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Alexandre Palmeira made a huge save. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Victor Britto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Club Athletico Paranaense's supporters rose to their feet, but Victor Britto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alexandre Palmeira breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Alexandre Palmeira made a fantastic save in the 33rd minute, when Genílson Lago sent off a good shot on target. The audience thought a goal was coming when Genílson Lago got free with Alexandre Palmeira in the 43rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Dênis Amorim fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rucinho's protests and gave Dênis Amorim a yellow card for diving instead. Chico de Mendonça fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 49th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nestor Donatello having to interfere. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ulysses Alvarenga stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Alexandre Palmeira stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Genílson Lago's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. After a rather tough play, Rucinho's Dênis Amorim got a free kick in the 54th minute. After having played for 55 minutes, Genílson Lago managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Club Athletico Paranaense's supporters crossed their fingers, but Genílson Lago was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Rucinho booed when Club Athletico Paranaense was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edinho Vasconcelos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rafinha de Godoi charged in rather forcefully in the 59th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Rafinha de Godoi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Rucinho booed when Club Athletico Paranaense was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rafinha de Godoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 62 played minutes Club Athletico Paranaense got a freekick which was hit by Rafinha de Godoi. After having played for 65 minutes, Genílson Lago managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Club Athletico Paranaense's supporters crossed their fingers, but Genílson Lago was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Rucinho's Alexandre Palmeira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Genílson Lago in the 66th minute of play. Alexandre Palmeira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Genílson Lago, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. During the 73rd minute of the match Dênis Amorim completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Dênis Amorim a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Genílson Lago received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Alexandre Palmeira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 83 minutes into the game, Club Athletico Paranaense's Genílson Lago nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alexandre Palmeira made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. When Genílson Lago came up free with the goalie in the 86th minute, the Club Athletico Paranaense 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 Genílson Lago couldn't finish the play. In the 87th match minute, Rucinho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Narciso Diniz to maneuver through the defense. Genílson Lago received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Alexandre Palmeira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Genílson Lago received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Alexandre Palmeira tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alexandre Palmeira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Genílson Lago, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Genílson Lago blasted a shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alexandre Palmeira having to make a save. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Club Athletico Paranaense had played much better football throughout.