Jaraguá Futsal made history on October 15, 2023, by clinching the Liga Nacional de Futsal (LNF) championship for the fifth time, earning the title of pentacampeão. This thrilling victory against Praia Clube unfolded at the Centro Municipal de Eventos Sérgio Luiz Gonzaga, where fans from both sides filled the stands, eagerly awaiting the showdown.
The match began intensely, pitting the Jaraguá team against the Minas Gerais club. The game saw its first action when Praia Clube took the lead, thanks to Gilvan, who scored around twelve minutes after the first whistle. Yet, Jaraguá didn't take long to respond. Just five minutes later, Bruninho equalized the score, demonstrating the fierce competition between the two teams.
Jaraguá took the momentum forward, with Pedrinho scoring early in the second half to secure the lead at 2-1. But the resilient Praia Clube equalized soon after with Claudinho’s powerful shot, bringing the score back to 2-2.
With no goals decided within the regulation time, the match proceeded to overtime. The first period of extra time saw both teams continue to battle intensely. Bruninho brought Jaraguá closer to victory by scoring, yet time was not on their side, as Cabreúva dramatically equalized with only twenty seconds left, pushing the match to penalties.
The shootout brought even more tension to the contest. Both teams managed to score in the initial stages, with each converting their first five penalties. Jaraguá’s players Neném, Eka, Bruninho, Marcênio, and Pedrinho hit their spots, paralleling the success of Claudinho, Rudi, Igor, Torres, and Gilvan from Praia Clube. All eyes turned to the decisive sixth penalty for Jaraguá—Yan scored, putting them at 6-5.
The pressure mounted as Rabisco stepped up for Praia Clube to take what could have been the winning shot. Yet, Nicolás, the standout goalkeeper for Jaraguá, leaped to his right and made an incredible save, ensuring the title went to Jaraguá Futsal. The arena erupted as fans celebrated, marking the team's first championship title since 2011.
This victory was especially monumental for Jaraguá, as it matched the record of ACBF, both clubs now holding five titles each, asserting their place as the top contenders in LNF history. After nearly fourteen years of striving for this moment, the team demonstrated resilience and skill throughout the playoffs, overcoming fierce competitors like Corinthians and Pato.
With the pentacampeonato secured, Jaraguá Futsal not only celebrates their triumph but also revitalizes their status among the elite of Brazilian futsal. The match will be remembered not just for its dramatic twists but for the passionate display of skill and tenacity shown by both teams on the court.
Fans are left wondering what this means for the future of Jaraguá Futsal, with hope soaring high for another successful campaign next season. For now, they revel in their long-awaited success, the glow of victory illuminating the team's path forward.
