League

Rei Independente
Spectators: 7686 (Terracing: 5765, Seating: 1768, VIP seats: 153) COLUMBUS CREW BR's Celso Zanette 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. Mário Matos made a fantastic save in the 11th minute, when Alexandre Velasco sent off a good shot on target. Mário Matos made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Luiz Fábio Oliveira sent off a good shot on target. With a little luck, COLUMBUS CREW BR's Mário Matos got control of the ball when Alexandre Velasco tried to sneak it across the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Adhemar Martins got free with Mário Matos in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alexandre Velasco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Mário Matos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Basílio Mota fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mário Matos having to interfere. COLUMBUS CREW BR's Mário Matos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adhemar Martins in the 31st minute of play. The supporters of Anjos booed when COLUMBUS CREW BR was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enrique Baiano didn't get a good kick on the ball. In a very dangerous position, a player in Anjos fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 41st minute. Penalty! Anjos:s Hadrian Faul showed great skill when he stopped Celso Zanette:s penalty. The supporters of COLUMBUS CREW BR booed when Anjos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sérgio Moro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Enrique Baiano kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match.

The wind increased when Alexandre Velasco made the kick off in the second half. Alexandre Velasco blasted a shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mário Matos having to make a save. Horácio Mandrak hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, COLUMBUS CREW BR's Celso Zanette got a free kick in the 59th minute. Dinei Cruz hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Alexandre Velasco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Mário Matos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, COLUMBUS CREW BR's Enrique Baiano got a free kick in the 66th minute. After a defensive mix-up in COLUMBUS CREW BR's zone, Alexandre Velasco stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mário Matos came out of the goal and Alexandre Velasco tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 73 minutes into the game, Alexandre Velasco was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Anjos's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave COLUMBUS CREW BR the free kick. After a rather tough play, Anjos's Alexandre Velasco got a free kick in the 73rd minute. 75 minutes into the match, Anjos's Alexandre Velasco sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mário Matos narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to COLUMBUS CREW BR getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Dinei Cruz hit a great ball. Anjos's defense didn't have a chance, in the 79th minute, when Celso Zanette scored to the left of an out of position Hadrian Faul, making the score, 2-1. Alexandre Velasco received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Mário Matos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 92 minutes into the match, Anjos's goal looked a bit too open when Horácio Mandrak came free, but Hadrian Faul reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.