Official Cup

Estádio Ronaldo
Spectators: 145 (Terracing: 110, Seating: 33, VIP seats: 2) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Geert Wijgaert took the kick off in the first half of the match. Júlio Arruda hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. After 8 played minutes MAGNIFICOS.FC got a freekick which was hit by Pedro Requena. Lara Guadalupi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Baltazar Zonta in the 14th minute. In the 17thth minute of the game Geert Wijgaert who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Cruzeiro FC's Rubinho de Amaral was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 19th minute MAGNIFICOS.FC were awarded a corner. Gilberto Lalla went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led MAGNIFICOS.FC's Ferdinando Pace to fire away a dangerous shot which Rubinho de Amaral despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Lara Guadalupi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Natã Madureira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Real Cruzeiro FC's Rubinho de Amaral played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Geert Wijgaert in the 29th minute of play. Natã Madureira's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 30thth minute, Lara Guadalupi skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. MAGNIFICOS.FC were awarded a corner in the 34th minute after Real Cruzeiro FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gilberto Lalla took the corner. Rubinho de Amaral showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Geert Wijgaert in the 40th minute of the match. The supporters of MAGNIFICOS.FC booed when Real Cruzeiro FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Júlio Arruda didn't get a good kick on the ball. MAGNIFICOS.FC made a substitution. Júnior Sabóia replaced Leonardo Paz. After a rather tough play, Real Cruzeiro FC's Júlio Arruda got a free kick in the 47th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Natã Madureira made a kick off. If Geert Wijgaert had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Real Cruzeiro FC's Rubinho de Amaral proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Real Cruzeiro FC from getting a goal against them. Geert Wijgaert's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 60thth minute, Rubinho de Amaral skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 66 minutes into the game, Geert Wijgaert recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Rubinho de Amaral. Geert Wijgaert showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. MAGNIFICOS.FC's Frederico Hermes was substituted for Davi Vaz. When MAGNIFICOS.FC's Geert Wijgaert in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Real Cruzeiro FC's goalie prevented a goal. Tales Salgado got a throw-in 77 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Nelson de Lima. In the 78th minute, MAGNIFICOS.FC's Geert Wijgaert ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Rubinho de Amaral. Rubinho de Amaral yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-2. Geert Wijgaert got in the 81st a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Rubinho de Amaral handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. In the 83rd minute, MAGNIFICOS.FC's Geert Wijgaert ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Rubinho de Amaral. Rubinho de Amaral yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-3. A hard shot 88 in the game by Geert Wijgaert from a close distance when the talented Rubinho de Amaral managed to make a qualified save. Real Cruzeiro FC's players were relieved. If Geert Wijgaert had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Geert Wijgaert got free with Rubinho de Amaral in the 91st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The crowd rose to their feet as MAGNIFICOS.FC's Geert Wijgaert slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Rubinho de Amaral. That made the score 0-4 after 92 minutes of play. After 95 minutes, Frederico Hermes mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the MAGNIFICOS.FC and the Real Cruzeiro FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 95 played minutes MAGNIFICOS.FC got a freekick which was hit by Frederico Hermes. MAGNIFICOS.FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.