Official Cup

Arena Prezulo
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Nilton Seco took the kick off in the first half of the match. Ernesto Cavalcante sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 6 played minutes PREZULO FC got a freekick which was hit by Leonardo Cavalcante. In the 7th minute, Nilton Seco made a precise shot to the right of Eurico da Mata. PREZULO FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Simão Sena scored 0-2 in the 21st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Eurico da Mata, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. PREZULO FC's Eurico da Mata played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tarcisio Terra in the 24th minute of play. Eurico da Mata showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ernesto Cavalcante in the 30th minute of the match. PREZULO FC's Eurico da Mata played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ernesto Cavalcante in the 34th minute of play. 43 minutes into the match, A A Arizona's goal looked a bit too open when Rodolfo Madureira came free, but Ademir Amaral reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half A A Arizona were leading 0-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Válbson Carvalho stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to A A Arizona getting a freekick after 50 minutes play. Gonçalo Sampaio hit a great ball. After having played for 51 minutes, Leonardo Cavalcante managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. PREZULO FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Leonardo Cavalcante was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ademir Amaral made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Válbson Carvalho in the 55th minute of play. 56 minutes into the match, PREZULO FC's goal looked a bit too open when Simão Sena came free, but Eurico da Mata reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 58 played minutes PREZULO FC got a freekick which was hit by Alexandre Loureiro. 59 minutes into the match, PREZULO FC's goalkeeper Eurico da Mata had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Simão Sena. Ademir Amaral took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonardo Cavalcante, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ademir Amaral took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexandre Loureiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 66thth minute of the game Válbson Carvalho who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but A A Arizona's Ademir Amaral was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexandre Loureiro in the 73rd minute of play forced A A Arizona's goalkeeper Ademir Amaral to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ademir Amaral took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Válbson Carvalho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 79 minutes into the game, Simão Sena cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-4. Eurico da Mata was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 84th match minute, A A Arizona was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hermínio Veloso to maneuver through the defense. Válbson Carvalho's late challenge caught a A A Arizona's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Válbson Carvalho helped the player get up and apologised. In the 92nd match minute, A A Arizona was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ernesto Cavalcante to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 93 minutes, Leonardo Cavalcante managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. PREZULO FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Leonardo Cavalcante was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 94th minute, Gonçalo Sampaio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A A Arizona's Ronaldinho Alcântara pulled a muscle in his back after 95 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Wágner Carneiro's late challenge caught a A A Arizona's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Wágner Carneiro helped the player get up and apologised. Wágner Carneiro kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. A A Arizona had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.