League

Estádio Ubata
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Xandy FC's Rômulo Pereira started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Rômulo Pereira's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 6thth minute, Gilberto Amaral skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Rômulo Pereira struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Gilberto Amaral didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Xandy FC. After a rather tough play, CTMM - FDFDF's Zé Carlos Carvalho got a free kick in the 9th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Josué Oliveira managed to get in a good position for a shot. Xandy FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Josué Oliveira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gilberto Amaral breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Reinaldo Furlan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgard Proença in the 14th minute of play. In the 15th minute Guilherme Recife collided with an opponent which caused him a fractured collar bone. After 15 played minutes Xandy FC got a freekick which was hit by Francisco Fonseca. Josué Oliveira was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 18th minute. Xandy FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Rômulo Pereira could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Gilberto Amaral made a huge save. In the 25th match minute, CTMM - FDFDF was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frank Lima to maneuver through the defense. Josué Oliveira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Gilberto Amaral tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 29 minutes, Zé Carlos Carvalho mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the CTMM - FDFDF and the Xandy FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 29th minute, Zé Carlos Carvalho hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Josué Oliveira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Gilberto Amaral tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rômulo Pereira received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Gilberto Amaral tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Rômulo Pereira managed to get in a good position for a shot. Xandy FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rômulo Pereira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gilberto Amaral breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gilberto Amaral showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Josué Oliveira, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Josué Oliveira managed to get in a good position for a shot. Xandy FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Josué Oliveira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gilberto Amaral breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rômulo Pereira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gilberto Amaral having to interfere.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Edgard Proença to make the kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Rômulo Pereira managed to get in a good position for a shot. Xandy FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rômulo Pereira was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gilberto Amaral breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 53rd minute Francisco Fonseca shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gilberto Amaral saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Xandy FC's Rômulo Pereira in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CTMM - FDFDF's goalie prevented a goal. When the match clock showed 61 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Rômulo Pereira sped through CTMM - FDFDF's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Gilberto Amaral. After a defensive mix-up in CTMM - FDFDF's zone, Rômulo Pereira stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gilberto Amaral came out of the goal and Rômulo Pereira tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 66 minutes into the match, Francisco Fonseca notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of CTMM - FDFDF's Gilberto Amaral. Gilberto Amaral was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 70thth minute of the game Rômulo Pereira who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but CTMM - FDFDF's Gilberto Amaral was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of CTMM - FDFDF booed when Xandy FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Umberto Alagoano didn't get a good kick on the ball. 73 minutes into the match, CTMM - FDFDF's goal looked a bit too open when Josué Oliveira came free, but Gilberto Amaral reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 74 played minutes Frank Lima rounded Xandy FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 2-1. Josué Oliveira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rômulo Pereira in the 84th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gilberto Amaral prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Josué Oliveira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Francisco Fonseca took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 88th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Gilberto Amaral. CTMM - FDFDF's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 95th minute Rômulo Pereira shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gilberto Amaral saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Despite being the better team, Xandy FC failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.