League

Morumbi de Uberaba
Spectators: 8472 (Terracing: 6340, Seating: 1962, VIP seats: 170) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Betinho Damião made the kick off which started today's match. Edson Futebol Clube's Paul Christini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roy Makaay in the 3rd minute of play. 7 minutes into the match, Villaverde Celeste Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Gil Paulista came free, but Nenko Reza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Edson Futebol Clube's goalkeeper Paul Christini, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Paul Christini made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from William Lucas in the 13th minute of play. Villaverde Celeste Clube's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Guo Ao in the 18th minute. Paul Christini stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of William Lucas's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. The Villaverde Celeste Clube fans' excitement grew in the 22nd match minute when Villaverde Celeste Clube's William Lucas 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. Nenko Reza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Betinho Damião in the 25th minute of the match. The supporters of Edson Futebol Clube booed when Villaverde Celeste Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dino Manfredi didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Villaverde Celeste Clube's Roy Makaay in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Edson Futebol Clube's goalie prevented a goal. Nenko Reza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Panos Karkantos in the 31st minute of the match. 32 minutes into the match, Villaverde Celeste Clube's goal looked a bit too open when Betinho Damião came free, but Nenko Reza reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 33 minutes into the match, Villaverde Celeste Clube's Roy Makaay sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Paul Christini narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Nenko Reza took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Heleno de Freitas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Villaverde Celeste Clube's Roy Makaay got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Paul Christini showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from William Lucas in the 38th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Edson Futebol Clube's zone, Guo Ao stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paul Christini came out of the goal and Guo Ao tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 42nd minute William Lucas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paul Christini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After the first half Villaverde Celeste Clube were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Roy Makaay to strike the kick off in the second half. Paul Christini stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Roy Makaay's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. After 54 played minutes Villaverde Celeste Clube got a freekick which was hit by Armandinho Xavier. Nenko Reza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Betinho Damião in the 59th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Roy Makaay got free with Paul Christini in the 64th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Through an outstanding action, after 66 minutes, Paul Christini successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 74 minutes into the game, William Lucas cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Paul Christini was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 76th minute, Edmund Wawrukiewicz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 78th minute Betinho Damião shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nenko Reza saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nenko Reza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Betinho Damião in the 80th minute of the match. Armandinho Xavier was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. 85 minutes into the game, Americo Olivar cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Nenko Reza was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 89th minute Roy Makaay shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Paul Christini saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 89th minute of the match, Roy Makaay tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Paul Christini saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. In the 93rd minute Villaverde Celeste Clube were awarded a corner. Guo Ao went to the cornerflag to take it. After 93 played minutes Villaverde Celeste Clube got a freekick which was hit by Luís Paulo Carneiro. Nenko Reza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Panos Karkantos in the 95th minute of play. In the 96th minute, Gil Paulista hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Villaverde Celeste Clube 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.