Official Cup

Portugália Arena
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Remigio Finlay got the match started through his kick off. CA Portugália's attentive Norbert Tamulewicz managed to snatch the ball when Aleksejs Vērīgais made a throw-in in the 3rd minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mario Jesus Jardel in the 4th minute of play forced AA GUARULHOS's goalkeeper Carlinhos Freitas to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Carlinhos Freitas made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mario Jesus Jardel in the 8th minute. A collision led to CA Portugália getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Pit Bull hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in CA Portugália's zone, Remigio Finlay stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rogério Soberano came out of the goal and Remigio Finlay tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aleksejs Vērīgais kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Rogério Soberano took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Remigio Finlay, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mario Jesus Jardels short, quick shot in the 27thth minute got Carlinhos Freitas to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 28 minutes into the match, AA GUARULHOS's Remigio Finlay sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rogério Soberano narrowly saved just below the crossbar. AA GUARULHOS's Carlinhos Freitas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Claudinei Tasso in the 29th minute of play. Remigio Finlay's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rogério Soberano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. In the 37th minute, Jacobo Porfirio hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Carlinhos Freitas made a fantastic save in the 38th minute, when Mario Jesus Jardel sent off a good shot on target. Fernandinho Barral made a great header on CA Portugália's corner, it was just that AA GUARULHOS's Carlinhos Freitas managed to reach the ball for a save. Mario Jesus Jardel's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 45thth minute, Carlinhos Freitas skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal.

In the 51st match minute, CA Portugália was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Norbert Tamulewicz to maneuver through the defense. Remigio Finlay could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Rogério Soberano made a huge save. Mario Jesus Jardel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Carlinhos Freitas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lance Cabezas kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Lance Cabezas hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. 68 minutes into the game, CA Portugália's Xandinho Kane nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Carlinhos Freitas made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Rogério Soberano came out of the goal in the 79th minute to try and stop a shot by AA GUARULHOS's Remigio Finlay. But to his dismay, Remigio Finlay quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. In the 82nd minute the ball was on its way in behind CA Portugália's goalkeeper Rogério Soberano, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Rogério Soberano made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lance Cabezas in the 89th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Remigio Finlay in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rogério Soberano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Xandinho Kane's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Carlinhos Freitas was relentless in the 95th minute of the game. The CA Portugália supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching AA GUARULHOS's performance. The match ended with a win for AA GUARULHOS.