League

Engº. Antônio Lopes
Spectators: 7998 (Terracing: 6000, Seating: 1839, VIP seats: 159) Inácio Figueiredo's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Salva Santa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, S S Palestra Italia's goal looked a bit too open when Alf Brander came free, but Jarbas Guedes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Inácio Figueiredo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Inácio Figueiredo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 11th minute of the match, but Salva Santa made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Cleytec de Nilópolis RJ's zone, Inácio Figueiredo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Salva Santa came out of the goal and Inácio Figueiredo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 14 minutes into the game, Inácio Figueiredo recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Salva Santa. Inácio Figueiredo showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 17 minutes into the match, S S Palestra Italia's goal looked a bit too open when Alf Brander came free, but Jarbas Guedes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 21st minute, Carlinhos de Brito ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jarbas Guedes was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. After having played for 25 minutes, Inácio Figueiredo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. S S Palestra Italia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Inácio Figueiredo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jarbas Guedes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Douglas Ferreira in the 36th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, S S Palestra Italia's Nestor Bernal got a free kick in the 37th minute. 40 minutes into the match, Cleytec de Nilópolis RJ's goalkeeper Salva Santa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Inácio Figueiredo. 44 minutes into the match, S S Palestra Italia's Inácio Figueiredo sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Salva Santa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Jarbas Guedes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Douglas Ferreira's shot from short distance in the 47th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

S S Palestra Italia made a substitution. Wágner Prado replaced Zé Roberto Moura. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Wágner Prado to strike the kick off in the second half. Salva Santa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Inácio Figueiredo, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Inácio Figueiredo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When S S Palestra Italia's Inácio Figueiredo in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cleytec de Nilópolis RJ's goalie prevented a goal. In the 62nd minute the ball was on its way in behind S S Palestra Italia's goalkeeper Jarbas Guedes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 63rd minute Cleytec de Nilópolis RJ were awarded a corner. Dadá Hoffmann went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Dadá Hoffmann almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but S S Palestra Italia's Jarbas Guedes did a great save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Douglas Ferreira in the 70th minute of play forced S S Palestra Italia's goalkeeper Jarbas Guedes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alf Brander got free with Jarbas Guedes in the 72nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Salva Santa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Inácio Figueiredo, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. If Wágner Prado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cleytec de Nilópolis RJ's Artur Santos was substituted for Carlinhos de Brito. Salva Santa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Inácio Figueiredo in the 82nd minute of play. 84 minutes into the match, Cleytec de Nilópolis RJ's goal looked a bit too open when Inácio Figueiredo came free, but Salva Santa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Cleytec de Nilópolis RJ booed when S S Palestra Italia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nestor Bernal didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Cleytec de Nilópolis RJ booed when S S Palestra Italia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nestor Bernal didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 94th minute, Artur Santos ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Jarbas Guedes was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. Cleytec de Nilópolis RJ were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing S S Palestra Italia to leave the ground with a draw.