League

Maracanã
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Claudinei Loureiro made the kick off which started today's match. Fluminense FC's Daniel Siqueira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernardinho Nóbrega in the 2nd minute of play. Bernardinho Nóbrega scored 0-1 in the 2nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Daniel Siqueira, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 7 minutes into the match, Bernardinho Nóbrega notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Fluminense FC's Daniel Siqueira. Daniel Siqueira was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After some careless play in the Fluminense FC defense, Valério da Silveira kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Daniel Siqueira. The Fluminense FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Daniel Siqueira should have stopped the shot. Thanks to some nice moves Pedro Paulo Gomes could shoot a difficult shot in the 16th minute, which Dieguinho Fernandes however easily saved by the left post. Claudinei Loureiro scored 1-3 in the 17th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Dieguinho Fernandes, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 29 played minutes Fluminense FC got a freekick which was hit by Fred Vinhas. Dieguinho Fernandes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Pedro Paulo Gomes in the 31st minute. In the 33rd play minute Pedro Paulo Gomes came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Dieguinho Fernandes. 2-4. After 37 played minutes Penúltimo do Ranhing got a freekick which was hit by Cipriano Ceresso. In the 38th minute, Pedro Paulo Gomes reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Dieguinho Fernandes. The goal made the score 3-4. Luís Eduardo Rezendes short, quick shot in the 42ndth minute got Dieguinho Fernandes to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Disappointed in the 3-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bernardinho Nóbrega was the one to do the kick off. Penúltimo do Ranhing's Dieguinho Fernandes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pedro Paulo Gomes in the 52nd minute of play. In the 52ndth minute of the game Pedro Paulo Gomes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Penúltimo do Ranhing's Dieguinho Fernandes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Luís Eduardo Rezende sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Joaquim Valle fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Penúltimo do Ranhing's protests and gave Joaquim Valle a yellow card for diving instead. In the 55th match minute, Penúltimo do Ranhing was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joaquim Valle to maneuver through the defense. Fluminense FC's Pedro Paulo Gomes got a good chance for a goal in the 57th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Penúltimo do Ranhing booed when Fluminense FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adhemar Figueiredo didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 60 played minutes Penúltimo do Ranhing got a freekick which was hit by Joaquim Valle. Fred Vinhas hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Daniel Siqueira was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Geovânio Braga. 64 minutes into the game, Fluminense FC's Luís Eduardo Rezende nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dieguinho Fernandes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-4. Valério da Silveira came free with the goalkeeper in the 68th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Daniel Siqueira could save by the left post. Valério da Silveira received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Daniel Siqueira came out and tried to block the shot, but Valério da Silveira slotted it home off the left post making it 4-5 in the 72nd minute. 75 minutes into the match, Penúltimo do Ranhing's goal looked a bit too open when Pedro Paulo Gomes came free, but Dieguinho Fernandes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Penúltimo do Ranhing defense, Claudinei Loureiro kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dieguinho Fernandes. The Penúltimo do Ranhing fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dieguinho Fernandes should have stopped the shot. Daniel Siqueira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernardinho Nóbrega, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Penúltimo do Ranhing were furious when Joaquim Valle was red carded, 83 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In a very dangerous position, a player in Penúltimo do Ranhing fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 83rd minute. Penalty! After a rather tough play, Fluminense FC's Fred Vinhas got a free kick in the 87th minute. Claudinei Loureiro kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. If Claudinei Loureiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Fluminense FC players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.