Welcome to the match between Natal town and Santos

1'

Henrique Costa passed along the floor for Bernardino Cruz to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Bernardino Cruz before Egídio Maria could intercept.

Bernardino Cruz made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Maria Rodrigues.

2'

Maria Rodrigues tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Bernardino Cruz got in the way of the ball.

3'

Abílio Ribeiro found a chance to score from long range but he was closed down well by Fabiano Garcia.

4'

Iago Estéves tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Nicolau Melo.

8'

Paulino Rocha lofted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Iago Estéves missed his interception.

Pio Araullo got up above Tiburcio Pinheiro, then headed at goal.

It went close from Pio Araullo ... That should have been a goal.

10'

Joaquim Victore put some curve on the shot from long range. Nicolau Melo didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Joaquim Victore put it well wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

12'

Maria Rodrigues passed the ball perfectly to Joaquim Victore, Roldão Medeiros couldn't reach it.

Joaquim Victore tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Nicolau Melo.

13'

Maria Rodrigues faked a pass then cut Bernardino Cruz in a different direction.

Maria Rodrigues tried to get past Henrique Costa but failed.

14'

Paulino Rocha blocked Iago Estéves before Iago Estéves attempted to pass the ball.

15'

Corner taken by Nicolau Melo and cut out by the opposition.

17'

Gabriel Simões lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

18'

Henrique Costa tried to feed the high ball but Egídio Maria read the game well to intercept the ball.

19'

Pio Araullo stepped up and struck the freekick. Well held by Carmo Cardozo.

25'

Fabiano Garcia jinked confidently past Gabriel Simões.

Fabiano Garcia made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Lúcio Torres.

26'

Bernardino Cruz dribbled past Egídio Maria.

Bernardino Cruz curled the ball in at goal from distance but the shot was charged down by Maria Rodrigues.

27'

Faustino Basurto took the ball confidently past Gabriel Simões.

Faustino Basurto struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Lúcio Torres failed to charge down the shot.

Faustino Basurto sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

33'

Paulino Rocha passed along the floor for Nicolau Melo to pick it up, Nicolau Melo took possession of the ball before Iago Estéves could reach it.

Joaquim Victore executed a block tackle on Nicolau Melo before Nicolau Melo attempted to pass the ball.

36'

Iago Estéves tried to sprint past Bernardino Cruz but Iago Estéves lost out to Bernardino Cruz.

37'

Faustino Basurto played a great ball for Paulino Rocha, the ball was picked up by Paulino Rocha before Iago Estéves could cut it out.

Paulino Rocha tried to twist past Joaquim Victore but Joaquim Victore won the ball from Paulino Rocha.

38'

Joaquim Victore tried to dart past Nicolau Melo but failed.

42'

Abílio Ribeiro tried to twist past Faustino Basurto but Faustino Basurto succesfully won the ball from Abílio Ribeiro.

45'

Abílio Ribeiro tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Natal town maintained 52% of possession and 48% for Santos. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Maria Rodrigues made a good pass to Egídio Maria, Bernardino Cruz missed his interception.

Egídio Maria tried to skip past the challenge of Henrique Costa but Henrique Costa blocked Egídio Maria in a good, clean tackle.

47'

Lúcio Torres curled the ball in at goal from long range but Fabiano Garcia cleared the ball.

48'

Paulino Rocha dribbled past Iago Estéves.

Paulino Rocha stepped away from Joaquim Victore and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

Carmo Cardozo made a stunning save !.

50'

Henrique Costa tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Egídio Maria made it first to the ball and intercepted.

52'

Gabriel Simões tried to twist past Bernardino Cruz but Bernardino Cruz didn't allow.

53'

Bernardino Cruz tried to pass the ball forward but Gabriel Simões made a great interception.

57'

Poor corner kick by Egídio Maria. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

59'

Paulino Rocha picked up Pio Araullo's superb pass, Iago Estéves missed his interception.

Paulino Rocha turned with the ball past Joaquim Victore.

Paulino Rocha found himself with plenty of time and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Tiburcio Pinheiro approached too late to clear the danger.

Paulino Rocha left Carmo Cardozo with an easy save.

61'

Paulino Rocha flicked the ball over Joaquim Victore's head !.

Bernardino Cruz picked up Paulino Rocha's long ball, Iago Estéves failed to reach the ball.

Bernardino Cruz played a great ball for Pio Araullo, Calixto Mata couldn't cut it.

Pio Araullo found a gap and struck it. Tiburcio Pinheiro didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

64'

Paulino Rocha tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Iago Estéves.

65'

Lúcio Torres made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Fabiano Garcia.

66'

Paulino Rocha hit towards goal from 30 yards out but the shot clattered off Joaquim Victore.

67'

Paulino Rocha played a wonderful ball for Nicolau Melo, Iago Estéves couldn't cut it.

Nicolau Melo was pressed by Joaquim Victore but he evaded the challenge and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

69'

Lúcio Torres struck the freekick through the wall. Lúcio Torres put it clean over the bar.

70'

Paulino Rocha tried to sprint past Iago Estéves but Iago Estéves block tackled Paulino Rocha.

73'

Iago Estéves tried to sprint past Nicolau Melo but Nicolau Melo robbed Iago Estéves.

75'

Roldão Medeiros struck the freekick. But Roldão Medeiros sent it far too high.

76'

Lúcio Torres failed in his attempt to dart past Fabiano Garcia.

77'

Lúcio Torres tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Fabiano Garcia got in the way of the ball.

78'

Alfredo Moreno aimed the corner at the far post.

Roldão Medeiros got above Calixto Mata to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Carmo Cardozo was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... A fine goal all round by Roldão Medeiros !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Natal town 0 - 1 Santos

80'

Maria Rodrigues tried to skip past the challenge of Bernardino Cruz but Bernardino Cruz denied.

81'

Lúcio Torres dribbled past Fabiano Garcia.

Lúcio Torres crossed into the box from the wing, Faustino Basurto couldn't cut it.

Bonifacio Cruz got to the ball before Roldão Medeiros, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

the ball went into the net despite of Maria Rosario's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Bonifacio Cruz scored an excellent goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Natal town 1 - 1 Santos

83'

Iago Estéves made a good pass to Lúcio Torres, Lúcio Torres trapped the ball nicely before Faustino Basurto could reach it.

Lúcio Torres took the ball past Fabiano Garcia.

Lúcio Torres lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and struck it at goal. Roldão Medeiros failed to block the shot.

But Lúcio Torres couldn't get it on target ... It was an unbelievable miss.

84'

Joaquim Victore lifted the ball forward for Calixto Mata, Calixto Mata brought the ball under control superbly before Nicolau Melo could intercept.

Calixto Mata made space for himself and hit a hopeful looking shot. Roldão Medeiros approached too late to block it.

Calixto Mata sent the ball past Maria Rosario to back of the net ... Calixto Mata scored a fabulous goal !!! ... The fans chanted Calixto Mata's name !

Natal town 2 - 1 Santos

88'

Joaquim Victore hit the ball forward to Iago Estéves, Iago Estéves latched onto the ball before Nicolau Melo could intercept.

Iago Estéves played a pinpoint pass to Bonifacio Cruz, Bonifacio Cruz took possession of the ball before Paulino Rocha could cut it out.

Bonifacio Cruz played a pinpoint pass to Egídio Maria, Egídio Maria took possession of the ball before Roldão Medeiros could cut it out.

Egídio Maria struck the ball with fury but Alfredo Moreno managed to block the shot.

89'

Faustino Basurto hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but Iago Estéves made the clearance.

90'

Maria Rodrigues laid it forward to Egídio Maria, Egídio Maria picked up on the ball before Henrique Costa could cut it out.

Egídio Maria lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Bernardino Cruz failed to reach the ball.

Alfredo Moreno got ahead of Iago Estéves to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

91'

Nicolau Melo hit the ball forward to Paulino Rocha, Iago Estéves missed his interception.

Paulino Rocha passed along the floor for Pio Araullo to pick it up, Joaquim Victore tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Swerving shot by Pio Araullo from 20 yards. Iago Estéves couldn't reach it.

But Pio Araullo sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a poor effort from Pio Araullo. He was lacking match sharpness.

End Match Natal town 2 - 1 Santos