Official Cup

Estádio Camboriu
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Várzea F.C.'s Dé Montenegro 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. Carlos Augusto Quintal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rubens Neves, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rubens Neves in the 6th minute of play forced Várzea F.C.'s goalkeeper Carlos Augusto Quintal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Ricart Futebol Clube getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Vlad Geamănu hit a great ball. 8 minutes into the match, Várzea F.C.'s Luiz Eduardo Alcântara broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After 17 played minutes Várzea F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Gustavo Porto. 23 minutes into the match, Ricart Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Andres Ekhi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dé Montenegro. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abel Ramalho in the 25th minute of play forced Várzea F.C.'s goalkeeper Carlos Augusto Quintal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Andres Ekhi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dé Montenegro in the 26th minute of the match. After 28 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Várzea F.C.! Várzea F.C.:s Carlos Augusto Quintal showed great skill when he stopped Doron Bantz:s penalty. The excitement rose when Ricart Futebol Clube's Doron Bantz after 30 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Várzea F.C.'s goalkeeper to hold. Score! 0-2. In the 37th minute Várzea F.C. were awarded a corner. Luiz Eduardo Alcântara went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Várzea F.C.'s corner Luiz Eduardo Alcântara fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Andres Ekhi quite easily take care of the ball. With 43 minutes on the clock, Vlad Geamănu commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-2 lead.

The wind increased when Abel Ramalho made the kick off in the second half. Andres Ekhi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valdomiro Duarte, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. After 58 played minutes Várzea F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Aloísio Secco. Carlos Augusto Quintal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eusebio Hori in the 59th minute of the match. Ricart Futebol Clube's Andres Ekhi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dé Montenegro in the 61st minute of play. Carlos Augusto Quintal made an important save on a dangerous shot by Eusebio Hori in the 62nd minute. The supporters of Várzea F.C. booed when Ricart Futebol Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tales Gonçalves didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Várzea F.C.'s Valdomiro Duarte in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ricart Futebol Clube's goalie prevented a goal. Várzea F.C.'s Anderson Paiva was substituted for Valdomiro Duarte. 79 minutes into the match, Ricart Futebol Clube's Eusebio Hori sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Carlos Augusto Quintal narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 82 minutes into the match, Ricart Futebol Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Rogério Saldanha came free, but Andres Ekhi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Várzea F.C.'s Rogério Saldanha in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ricart Futebol Clube's goalie prevented a goal. When Tales Gonçalves fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Ricart Futebol Clube's protests and gave Tales Gonçalves a yellow card for diving instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Doron Bantz got free with Carlos Augusto Quintal in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ricart Futebol Clube were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Várzea F.C.'s much stronger midfield.