Official Cup

Estádio Grajaú-MG
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The America FC fans' excitement grew in the 3rd match minute when America FC's Pedrão Salgado looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Pedrão Santana managed to get in a good position for a shot. Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG's supporters rose to their feet, but Pedrão Santana was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adelino Simões breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Adelino Simões took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andrézinho Penha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 13th minute, Flavinho Abraão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 15th minute Flavinho Abraão shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adelino Simões saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 16th minute, Pedrão Salgado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 20 played minutes America FC got a freekick which was hit by Pedrão Salgado. Andrézinho Penha took the ball and in the 21 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Adelino Simões. Adelino Simões dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Pedrão Santana fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adelino Simões having to interfere. In the 26th match minute, America FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aníbal Torres to maneuver through the defense. 27 minutes into the match, America FC's goalkeeper Adelino Simões had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Pedrão Santana. A collision led to Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Andrézinho Penha hit a great ball. After 30 played minutes Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG got a freekick which was hit by Enéas de Castro. In the 32nd minute, Aníbal Torres hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pedrão Salgado blasted a shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Luís Fabiano Mesquita having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Flavinho Abraão in the 38th minute of play forced America FC's goalkeeper Adelino Simões to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fabrício Pereira hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. The supporters of America FC booed when Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Flavinho Abraão didn't get a good kick on the ball. Pedrão Salgado scored 1-2 in the 43rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Luís Fabiano Mesquita, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 46 minutes into the game, Pedrão Salgado was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. America FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG the free kick. In the 46th minute, Pedrão Salgado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Pedrão Santana fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adelino Simões having to interfere. The Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. America FC were winning 1-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Flavinho Abraão to strike the kick off in the second half. Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG's Flavinho Abraão got a good chance for a goal in the 53rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Pedrão Salgado in the 55th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Luís Fabiano Mesquita saved Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG from getting behind. A collision led to Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Elias Pontes hit a great ball. Adelino Simões showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andrézinho Penha in the 61st minute of the match. Adelino Simões took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pedrão Santana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. America FC's Adelino Simões played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Flavinho Abraão in the 68th minute of play. Adelino Simões took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Flavinho Abraão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rony Arantes in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Luís Fabiano Mesquita prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rony Arantes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Luís Fabiano Mesquita tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Grajaú Uai Sôccer MG's Elias Pontes got a free kick in the 86th minute. Pedrão Salgado could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Luís Fabiano Mesquita made a huge save. In the 93rd minute, Flavinho Abraão hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the match had gone on for 97 minutes, Rony Arantes took a quick shot and it went in 1-3 without a chance for Luís Fabiano Mesquita to make any attempt to save it. America FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.