Official Cup

Arena Apucarana
Spectators: 146 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) Jean Borges started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After a rather tough play, Nacional de Rolândia's Di Sordi got a free kick in the 2nd minute. S.C.PAULISTA's Celso Luz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucas Couto in the 7th minute of play. César Pitta fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Celso Luz having to interfere. Celso Luz was out of position in the 14 minute of play, and Rubinho Vargas capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Rubinho Vargas really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Celso Luz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucas Couto in the 19th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucas Couto in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Celso Luz saved S.C.PAULISTA from getting behind. S.C.PAULISTA's Celso Luz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucas Couto in the 27th minute of play. In the 29th minute, Fernando Prado made a precise shot to the right of Murilo Coelho. Nacional de Rolândia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 34th minute, S.C.PAULISTA's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after César Pitta fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucas Couto in the 34th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Celso Luz saved S.C.PAULISTA from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Couto in the 36th minute of play forced S.C.PAULISTA's goalkeeper Celso Luz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 38th minute the ball was on its way in behind S.C.PAULISTA's goalkeeper Celso Luz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Fernando Prado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Murilo Coelho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 42 minutes into the match, S.C.PAULISTA's goalkeeper Celso Luz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by César Pitta. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucas Couto in the 44th minute of play forced S.C.PAULISTA's goalkeeper Celso Luz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 47 minutes into the match, S.C.PAULISTA's goal looked a bit too open when Lucas Couto came free, but Celso Luz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lucas Couto was the one to do the kick off. Lucas Couto struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Celso Luz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nacional de Rolândia. A collision led to S.C.PAULISTA getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Dito Sousa hit a great ball. When Percy Tande fell near the penalty area in the 58th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nacional de Rolândia's protests and gave Percy Tande a yellow card for diving instead. After 58 played minutes Nacional de Rolândia got a freekick which was hit by Percy Tande. Celso Luz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucas Couto in the 61st minute of play. S.C.PAULISTA's Celso Luz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by César Pitta in the 65th minute of play. In the 67th minute, Dito Sousa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 70 minutes, Dito Sousa mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the S.C.PAULISTA and the Nacional de Rolândia players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, S.C.PAULISTA's Dito Sousa got a free kick in the 70th minute. In the 75th minute there was a penalty for Nacional de Rolândia. Norberto Paulista stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Celso Luz. 2-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Lucas Couto in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Celso Luz saved S.C.PAULISTA from getting behind. 83 minutes into the game, Nacional de Rolândia's Jaime Messias nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Celso Luz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. In the 86th match minute, S.C.PAULISTA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jean Borges to maneuver through the defense. After 88 played minutes Nacional de Rolândia got a freekick which was hit by Di Sordi. Celso Luz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Di Sordi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Nacional de Rolândia booed when S.C.PAULISTA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 97 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elias Mazza didn't get a good kick on the ball. There were very few away supporters still in the ground by the end of the match. Most of them had left early, disgusted by the way their team had been torn apart. Nacional de Rolândia fully deserved thier win.