League

Madruga
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) 17 de Novembro's Betinho Félix 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. Danilo Linhares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Márcio Leite in the 3rd minute of play. Aírton Toledo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cleiton Aguiar in the 12th minute of play. Diamantino Teixeira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Danilo Linhares having to interfere. Aírton Toledo made a fantastic save in the 15th minute, when João Paulo Sabóia sent off a good shot on target. Betinho Félix received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Danilo Linhares tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 19th minute, Robinho Vasconcelos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 20 minutes into the match, Madruga fc's Gernando Bertassi broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 17 de Novembro's Aírton Toledo proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save 17 de Novembro from getting a goal against them. In the 24th of the match, Cleiton Aguiar tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but Aírton Toledo got in the way and made a wonderful save. A collision led to Madruga fc getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Cleiton Aguiar hit a great ball. After some careless play in the Madruga fc defense, Márcio Leite kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Danilo Linhares. The Madruga fc fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Danilo Linhares should have stopped the shot. After 37 minutes, Arnaldo Zonta mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Madruga fc and the 17 de Novembro players grew even worse after the yellow card. 17 de Novembro's Carlos Eduardo Sarmento couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 38th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Madruga fc. 44 minutes into the game, Cleiton Aguiar recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Aírton Toledo. Cleiton Aguiar showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cleiton Aguiar made a kick off. 54 minutes into the game, Betinho Félix cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Danilo Linhares was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 59 minutes into the game, Betinho Félix cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-3. Danilo Linhares was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 68th minute, 17 de Novembro's Márcio Leite ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Danilo Linhares. Danilo Linhares yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-4. Betinho Félix let the left foot speak when in front of goal in the 72nd minute shot 2-5 at rihgt post. 17 de Novembro's Aírton Toledo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by João Paulo Sabóia in the 81st minute of play. In the 86th minute the ball was on its way in behind Madruga fc's goalkeeper Danilo Linhares, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 88th minute, Cleiton Aguiar made a precise shot to the right of Aírton Toledo. 17 de Novembro's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-5. Cleiton Aguiar struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Aírton Toledo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Madruga fc. The 17 de Novembro players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.