Official Cup

Arena Palestra Ceará
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Luís Maia didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Celsinho Bittencourt went, in the 8th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. An unexpectedly hard shot by Charles Santos in the 19th minute of play forced PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's goalkeeper Luís Maia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luís Maia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Charles Santos in the 24th minute of the match. 28 minutes into the match, Celsinho Bittencourt notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's Luís Maia. Luís Maia was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The Inter de São Paulo fans' excitement grew in the 34th match minute when Inter de São Paulo's Charles Santos 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 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Charles Santos in the 38th minute of play forced PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's goalkeeper Luís Maia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Luís Maia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Celsinho Bittencourt, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. The supporters of Inter de São Paulo booed when PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dudu Fernandes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Inter de São Paulo's Celsinho Bittencourt got a good chance for a goal in the 44th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Tiaguinho Santana to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of Inter de São Paulo booed when PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tiaguinho Santana didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 55thth minute of the game Gilson Saldanha who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Inter de São Paulo's Percival Tavares was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Tiaguinho Santana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After recieving a nice pass, PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's Manuel Mendonça tried to score from far away in the 65th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Douglas Neiva's late challenge caught a PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Douglas Neiva helped the player get up and apologised. Douglas Neiva hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ's Dudu Fernandes got a free kick in the 74th minute. Caio Peres kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Douglas Neiva kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. In the 84th match minute, PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Thiago Alcântara to maneuver through the defense. Eliseu Galvão hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. In the 89th minute, Gilson Saldanha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When the match was over Inter de São Paulo could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than PALMEIRAS CE - DMZ throughout the match.