League

Vasco da Gama
Spectators: 7705 (Terracing: 5780, Seating: 1772, VIP seats: 153) Juarês Lara started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The long shot by Gilmar Veiga in the 5th minute really tested Luís Eduardo Mello's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Almirantes F.C.'s João Adolfo Torres played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Washington Hermes in the 11th minute of play. João Adolfo Torres showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Washington Hermes in the 14th minute of the match. In the 16th minute, Washington Hermes ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. João Adolfo Torres was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. The supporters of Almirantes F.C. booed when IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christiano Linhares didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Almirantes F.C. booed when IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Narciso Paranaense didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 26 minutes of play, Almirantes F.C.'s Juarês Lara made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Luís Eduardo Mello was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 29th minute, Juarês Lara hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 34 played minutes IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF got a freekick which was hit by Narciso Paranaense. 35 minutes into the match, Juarês Lara had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Luís Eduardo Mello. IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Juarês Lara was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF's Washington Hermes got a good chance for a goal in the 42nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Washington Hermes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Christiano Linhares hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Washington Hermes to strike the kick off in the second half. After some careless play in the IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF defense, Juarês Lara kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Luís Eduardo Mello. The IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Luís Eduardo Mello should have stopped the shot. In the 55th match minute, Almirantes F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wilson Paraibano to maneuver through the defense. In the 59thth minute of the game Juarês Lara who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF's Luís Eduardo Mello was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Almirantes F.C.'s zone, Washington Hermes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. João Adolfo Torres came out of the goal and Washington Hermes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 63 minutes into the game, Washington Hermes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Almirantes F.C. the free kick. The supporters of Almirantes F.C. booed when IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Washington Hermes didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 65th minute, Carlos Fernando Urbano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 68 minutes into the match, IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF's goal looked a bit too open when Juarês Lara came free, but Luís Eduardo Mello reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 69 minutes into the match, Almirantes F.C.'s Juarês Lara sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Luís Eduardo Mello narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Luís Eduardo Mello showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Juarês Lara in the 76th minute of the match. Almirantes F.C.'s João Adolfo Torres proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 79th minute of the match, managed to save Almirantes F.C. from getting a goal against them. Juarês Lara's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Luís Eduardo Mello read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 81st minute of play. After a rather tough play, IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF's Narciso Paranaense got a free kick in the 82nd minute. A collision led to IBIRATAIA BA - FDFDF getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Christiano Linhares hit a great ball. In the 89th minute, Gilvan Trigo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 94 minutes into the match, Almirantes F.C.'s goalkeeper João Adolfo Torres had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Washington Hermes. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Almirantes F.C. had won after a very even match.