Welcome to the match between Natal athletic and Recife F.C.

1'

Virgílio Duarte flicked the ball over Cristóvão Pinho's head !.

Virgílio Duarte tried his luck with a medium range chip. Elias Machado couldn't reach it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

2'

Graciano Fonseca unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but David Melo managed to block the shot.

3'

Anacleto Achilles tried to pass it high to a team-mate but David Melo came close and blocked it.

4'

Leopoldo Cabral twisted past Graciano Fonseca.

Leopoldo Cabral hit the ball forward to David Melo, the ball was picked up by David Melo before Daniel Costa could intercept.

David Melo shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Graciano Fonseca approached too late to clear the danger.

Dionísio Moreno punched the ball clear.

5'

Eusébio Fernandes tried to pass the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Gonçalo Basurto.

6'

Tadeu Estéves took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

11'

Leopoldo Cabral flicked the ball over Graciano Fonseca's head !.

Leopoldo Cabral searched out Maximino Lobo, Maximino Lobo picked up on the ball before Daniel Costa could intercept.

Maximino Lobo directed the ball nicely to Elias Machado, Elias Machado picked up on the ball before Amancio Soares could intercept.

Despite the angle, Elias Machado flicked it goalwards. Anacleto Achilles approached too late to clear the danger.

But Elias Machado put it wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

13'

Leopoldo Cabral had a go from the freekick. Dionísio Moreno made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

14'

Graciano Fonseca could not stop Leopoldo Cabral going past him.

Leopoldo Cabral took the ball past Daniel Costa.

Leopoldo Cabral attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Amancio Soares couldn't reach it.

Dionísio Moreno couldn't save it ... A fine goal all round by Leopoldo Cabral !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Natal athletic 1 - 0 Recife F.C.

15'

Daniel Costa stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Adão Machado got ahead of Gabriel Melo to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

But Adão Machado's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

18'

Elias Machado was outmuscled by Virgílio Duarte.

Virgílio Duarte tried to use his skill to go past Cristóvão Pinho but Cristóvão Pinho succesfully won the ball from Virgílio Duarte.

20'

David Melo played a lovely ball for Leopoldo Cabral, Leopoldo Cabral latched onto the ball before Graciano Fonseca could intercept.

Leopoldo Cabral tried to jink past Daniel Costa but Daniel Costa didn't allow.

22'

Gonçalo Basurto fired off a long shot but Nicodemo Coelho got in and cleared the danger.

23'

Virgílio Duarte blasted a banana shot from long range but the shot clattered off Eusébio Fernandes.

24'

Daniel Costa attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but David Melo came close and blocked it.

26'

Leopoldo Cabral turned on the ball to leave Graciano Fonseca standing.

Leopoldo Cabral struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but the shot was blocked by Daniel Costa.

27'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Cristóvão Pinho.

28'

Leopoldo Cabral hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but the shot was charged down by Graciano Fonseca.

32'

Maximino Lobo gave the corner straight to the opposition.

34'

Cristóvão Pinho tried to use his skill to go past Plínio Duarte but Plínio Duarte succesfully won the ball from Cristóvão Pinho.

35'

Tadeu Estéves swung the corner into the box.

Amancio Soares got above Gabriel Melo to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Edmundo Alves made a stunning save !.

36'

Gonçalo Basurto made a low forward pass,Cristóvão Pinho stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Daniel Costa let the ball drop before firing in a half volley, Aníbal Freitas wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Edmundo Alves did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

37'

Virgílio Duarte directed the ball nicely to Graciano Fonseca, Cristóvão Pinho failed to reach the ball.

Graciano Fonseca tried to get the cross in but Elias Machado showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

38'

Tadeu Estéves sprinted past Nicodemo Coelho.

Tadeu Estéves tried to dart past Eusébio Fernandes but Eusébio Fernandes cleanly tackled the ball.

41'

Valerio Guerra faked a pass then cut David Melo in a different direction.

Valerio Guerra tried to get past Nicodemo Coelho but Nicodemo Coelho robbed Valerio Guerra.

42'

Daniel Costa played a wonderful ball for Gonçalo Basurto, David Melo failed to reach the ball.

Leopoldo Cabral could not stop a confident Gonçalo Basurto going past him.

Gonçalo Basurto made space for himself and flicked it goalwards. Aníbal Freitas failed to charge down the shot.

Edmundo Alves was badly positioned ... Gonçalo Basurto found the net !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Natal athletic 1 - 1 Recife F.C.

43'

Elias Machado hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Plínio Duarte failed to block the shot.

It went just wide by Elias Machado ... He buried his face in his hands.

45'

Eusébio Fernandes tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball struck Gonçalo Basurto.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Natal athletic maintained 47% of possession and 53% for Recife F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Eusébio Fernandes got past Gonçalo Basurto.

Eusébio Fernandes floated it into the area, Valerio Guerra couldn't cut it.

Nicodemo Coelho got to the ball ahead of Anacleto Achilles, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Dionísio Moreno did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

50'

Adão Machado stepped up and struck the freekick. But it was well wide from Adão Machado.

54'

Gonçalo Basurto hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Eusébio Fernandes approached too late to block it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

56'

Graciano Fonseca fired off a long shot but David Melo charged down the shot.

57'

Adão Machado tried to play a long ball forward but Elias Machado read the game well to intercept the ball.

58'

Plínio Duarte dribbled past Elias Machado.

Plínio Duarte tried to deliver a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Cristóvão Pinho.

63'

Maximino Lobo directed the ball to Elias Machado, the ball was picked up by Elias Machado before Plínio Duarte could reach it.

Elias Machado tried to get the cross in but The ball ricocheted off Virgílio Duarte.

65'

Daniel Costa tried to play it past David Melo but David Melo didn't allow.

66'

Virgílio Duarte swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

67'

Maximino Lobo looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Elias Machado climbed above Amancio Soares, then headed the ball forward.

Nicodemo Coelho found himself in some space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Anacleto Achilles approached too late to block it.

But Nicodemo Coelho sent it far too high ... He should have hit the target at least.

70'

The referee showed Adão Machado a yellow card.

71'

Gonçalo Basurto swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

72'

Virgílio Duarte aimed the corner for the near post.

Adão Machado got ahead of Gabriel Melo to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Edmundo Alves made a save.

73'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Plínio Duarte.

Graciano Fonseca tried to skip past the challenge of David Melo but David Melo blocked Graciano Fonseca in a good, clean tackle.

74'

Daniel Costa took the ball confidently past Maximino Lobo.

Daniel Costa tried to move the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off David Melo.

75'

Virgílio Duarte had a crack from the freekick. But Virgílio Duarte couldn't get it on target.

76'

Aníbal Freitas took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

77'

Graciano Fonseca tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but David Melo had no problem in intercepting the ball.

78'

Maximino Lobo surged past Plínio Duarte!.

Maximino Lobo tried to skip past the challenge of Virgílio Duarte but his possession is lost through a tackle by Virgílio Duarte.

79'

David Melo tried to play a long ball but Graciano Fonseca blocked it.

80'

Virgílio Duarte laid it forward to Valerio Guerra, Valerio Guerra took it in his stride before Cristóvão Pinho could intercept.

Valerio Guerra passed along the floor for Virgílio Duarte to pick it up, Virgílio Duarte took it in his stride before Elias Machado could cut it out.

Virgílio Duarte sent in a float cross, Cristóvão Pinho missed his interception.

Adão Machado got ahead of Gabriel Melo to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Graciano Fonseca escaped from the challenge of Aníbal Freitas and struck the ball with fury.

Edmundo Alves elected to fist the ball to safety.

82'

The corner was taken by Virgílio Duarte towards the edge of the area.

Amancio Soares got ahead of Aníbal Freitas to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Edmundo Alves tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... A great goal from a fine move by Amancio Soares !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Natal athletic 1 - 2 Recife F.C.

83'

Maximino Lobo went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

85'

Elias Machado tried to take the ball past Plínio Duarte but Plínio Duarte didn't allow.

86'

Eusébio Fernandes took the ball past Valerio Guerra.

Eusébio Fernandes tried to cross the ball low but The ball bounced off Gonçalo Basurto.

89'

Daniel Costa directed the ball nicely to Graciano Fonseca, Graciano Fonseca took it in his stride before David Melo could intercept.

Graciano Fonseca made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Leopoldo Cabral.

90'

Cristóvão Pinho played a pinpoint pass to Elias Machado, the ball was picked up by Elias Machado before Adão Machado could cut it out.

Elias Machado tried to dribble past Plínio Duarte but Plínio Duarte cleanly tackled the ball.

91'

Eusébio Fernandes faked a shot before cutting Gonçalo Basurto in a different direction.

Eusébio Fernandes tried to get the cross in but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Valerio Guerra.

92'

Gonçalo Basurto tried to play it past Eusébio Fernandes but his possession is lost through a tackle by Eusébio Fernandes.

93'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Anacleto Achilles.

Poor corner kick by Maximino Lobo. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

End Match Natal athletic 1 - 2 Recife F.C.