Official Cup

Uberabão
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Flávio Dante kicked off to start the match. Ivo Salgado charged in rather forcefully in the 2nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ivo Salgado the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 2nd minute, Ivo Salgado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet as Zebus FC's Dida Coelho slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Jacinto de Azevedo. That made the score 1-0 after 4 minutes of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Carlos da Cunha in the 9th minute of play forced Zebus FC's goalkeeper Aloísio Pirani to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jacinto de Azevedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dida Coelho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jacinto de Azevedo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Flávio Dante, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Jacinto de Azevedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dave Lombardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 15 played minutes Zebus FC got a freekick which was hit by Dave Lombardo. The supporters of Milanis E.C. booed when Zebus FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dave Lombardo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jacinto de Azevedo made a fantastic save in the 20th minute, when Dida Coelho sent off a good shot on target. Dida Coelho struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Jacinto de Azevedo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Zebus FC. Dida Coelho hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Jacinto de Azevedo made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Dida Coelho sent off a good shot on target. When Zebus FC's Dida Coelho in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Milanis E.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the Milanis E.C. defense, Dida Coelho kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jacinto de Azevedo. The Milanis E.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jacinto de Azevedo should have stopped the shot. Flávio Dante took the ball and in the 37 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Jacinto de Azevedo. Jacinto de Azevedo dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Júlio Pombal during the 44th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Milanis E.C. getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Júlio Pombal hit a great ball. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Júlio Pombal to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Milanis E.C. booed when Zebus FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vágner Gaspar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Augusto das Neves recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jacinto de Azevedo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dida Coelho, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Milanis E.C.'s Jacinto de Azevedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Flávio Dante in the 58th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Flávio Dante in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Jacinto de Azevedo saved Milanis E.C. from getting behind. Flávio Dante blasted a shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jacinto de Azevedo having to make a save. After a rather tough play, Zebus FC's Ivo Salgado got a free kick in the 65th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Flávio Dante in the 67th minute of play forced Milanis E.C.'s goalkeeper Jacinto de Azevedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jacinto de Azevedo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Flávio Dante, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Dida Coelho sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Milanis E.C.'s Jacinto de Azevedo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dida Coelho in the 78th minute of play. After 78 minutes of play Milanis E.C.'s Júlio Pombal was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. The supporters of Zebus FC booed when Milanis E.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Júlio Pombal didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Zebus FC booed when Milanis E.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Augusto das Neves didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jacinto de Azevedo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Flávio Dante, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dave Lombardo in the 89th minute of play forced Milanis E.C.'s goalkeeper Jacinto de Azevedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jacinto de Azevedo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dida Coelho in the 90th minute of the match. Jacinto de Azevedo came out of the goal in the 90th minute to try and stop a shot by Zebus FC's Dida Coelho. But to his dismay, Dida Coelho quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 5-0. Through an outstanding action, after 93 minutes, Aloísio Pirani successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Flávio Dante sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the referee ended the match the Zebus FC players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.