League

Maracanã
Spectators: 7504 (Terracing: 5629, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) Clube de Regatas Flamengo's Sidnei Pimenta 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. Naldo Montenegro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Celso Zanette, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 15th minute Celso Zanette shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Naldo Montenegro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The COLUMBUS CREW BR fans' excitement grew in the 25th match minute when COLUMBUS CREW BR's Celso Zanette looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When COLUMBUS CREW BR's Celso Zanette in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clube de Regatas Flamengo's goalie prevented a goal. In the 37th minute Celso Zanette shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Naldo Montenegro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 39thth minute of the game Celso Zanette who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Clube de Regatas Flamengo's Naldo Montenegro was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 40th minute Enrique Baiano suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Osvaldinho Teles during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 42 played minutes Clube de Regatas Flamengo got a freekick which was hit by Osvaldinho Teles. After some fancy dribbling in the 46th minute, Sidnei Pimenta managed to get in a good position for a shot. Clube de Regatas Flamengo's supporters rose to their feet, but Sidnei Pimenta was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mário Matos breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Celso Zanette was the one to do the kick off. After 58 minutes of play Clube de Regatas Flamengo's Osvaldinho Teles was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 57th minute, one of Clube de Regatas Flamengo:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Clube de Regatas Flamengo. Celso Zanette could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 67th minute of the match, but Naldo Montenegro made a huge save. In the 68th minute, Horácio Mandrak hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 71st match minute, Clube de Regatas Flamengo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Claudinei Seco to maneuver through the defense. João Francisco Falcão sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When COLUMBUS CREW BR's Edinho Melo in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Clube de Regatas Flamengo's goalie prevented a goal. In the 80th match minute, COLUMBUS CREW BR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonardo Coutinho to maneuver through the defense. When Claudinei Seco came up free with the goalie in the 82nd minute, the Clube de Regatas Flamengo fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Claudinei Seco couldn't finish the play. With an all-out effort, COLUMBUS CREW BR's Naldo Montenegro threw himself towards the right post 86 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Edinho Melo, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 88th minute Edinho Melo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Naldo Montenegro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.