Challenge

Macaíba Stadium
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Billie Jean King Spirit's Robert Billington 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. Robert Billington struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Lauro da Silveira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Billie Jean King Spirit. After 6 played minutes Billie Jean King Spirit got a freekick which was hit by Michael Rea. Lauro da Silveira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Shaine Gordon in the 11th minute of play. After 29 played minutes Billie Jean King Spirit got a freekick which was hit by Timothy McDonald. The supporters of União São José FC booed when Billie Jean King Spirit was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robert Billington didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jarbas Tande during the 31st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Michael Rea kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind Billie Jean King Spirit's goalkeeper Mark Webster, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Derreck Horrocks kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. Mark Webster showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cláudio Loyola in the 39th minute of the match. 45 minutes into the match, União São José FC's goal looked a bit too open when Robert Billington came free, but Lauro da Silveira reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Robert Billington had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Telmo Trevisan made a kick off. Telmo Trevisan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Mark Webster tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Shaine Gordon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Lauro da Silveira made an important save on a dangerous shot by Andrew Brooks in the 55th minute. In the 56th match minute, Billie Jean King Spirit was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robert Billington to maneuver through the defense. Mark Webster showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristiano Proença in the 58th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Billie Jean King Spirit's Kevin Harrison got a free kick in the 59th minute. Telmo Trevisan 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. Billie Jean King Spirit's Mark Webster played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Telmo Trevisan in the 65th minute of play. União São José FC's Jarbas Tande got his second yellow card of the match in the 67th minute. The referee ordered Jarbas Tande off the ground. Jarbas Tande hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. Telmo Trevisan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Robert Billington hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Andrew Brooks's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Lauro da Silveira firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 82nd minute, Michael Rea hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gil Meirelles, 83 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. In the 91st minute, Kevin Harrison hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 94th minute, Kevin Harrison hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. There was no doubt that União São José FC were the better team. União São José FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.