Official Cup

Mineirão
Spectators: 154 (Terracing: 116, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's Duarte 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brock Friend in the 4th minute of play forced CF Eleven Lions 2007's goalkeeper Claudio Mele to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to CF Eleven Lions 2007 getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Savier Milroy hit a great ball. In the 6th minute of the match Oswaldo Maranhense sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Claudio Mele skillfully saved the ball. Arthur Bufi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luis Alberto Gaviño in the 9th minute of play. Claudio Mele showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Duarte Félix in the 10th minute of the match. Duarte Félix fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Claudio Mele having to interfere. Arthur Bufi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivo Cerezo, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ivo Cerezo in the 21st minute of play forced Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Arthur Bufi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Claudio Mele stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Brock Friend's shot from short distance in the 23rd minute. Arthur Bufi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dalmacio Blai, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Duarte Félix in the 28th minute of play forced CF Eleven Lions 2007's goalkeeper Claudio Mele to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Claudio Mele took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Duarte Félix, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Brock Friend's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Claudio Mele read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. After having played for 42 minutes, Brock Friend managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's supporters crossed their fingers, but Brock Friend was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's 余永川 was substituted for Brock Friend. Arthur Bufi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luis Alberto Gaviño in the 47th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Ivo Cerezo made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, 余永川 ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Claudio Mele was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. 57 minutes into the match, CF Eleven Lions 2007's goal looked a bit too open when 余永川 came free, but Claudio Mele reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Luis Alberto Gaviño in the 59th minute of play forced Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's goalkeeper Arthur Bufi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Claudio Mele didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from 余永川 went, in the 63rd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. In the 70th match minute, CF Eleven Lions 2007 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaston Cabrito to maneuver through the defense. CF Eleven Lions 2007's Claudio Mele played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Duarte Félix in the 72nd minute of play. Claudio Mele showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Duarte Félix in the 72nd minute of the match. Luis Alberto Gaviño could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Arthur Bufi made a huge save. Arthur Bufi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ivo Cerezo in the 78th minute of the match. In the 85thth minute of the game 余永川 who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but CF Eleven Lions 2007's Claudio Mele was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Claudio Mele showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from 余永川 in the 86th minute of the match. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 87th minute of the game. One of CF Eleven Lions 2007:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Cruzeiro Esporte Clube:s goal. After 90 played minutes Cruzeiro Esporte Clube got a freekick which was hit by Pedro Paulo Dante. 余永川 struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Claudio Mele didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. 95 minutes into the game, Wanderson Bezerra was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cruzeiro Esporte Clube's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CF Eleven Lions 2007 the free kick. The crowd rose to their feet as CF Eleven Lions 2007's Luis Alberto Gaviño slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Arthur Bufi. That made the score 2-2 after 98 minutes of play.