Juarez is horrified when his son asks him for Olympic gymnast slippers as a birthday present. At a match in Uruguay, he discovers that one of his closest colleagues is gay. Meanwhile, Manuela is beginning to succumb to the amorous attentions of the attorney who is representing her in the custody fight over their son.

Vitória da Matta, the new lineswoman, is introduced to Juarez and Carvalhosa, who complain about having to referee a match with a woman. The three of them travel to Venezuela for a Libertadores match, where Vitória messes up an important call and places them all in danger. Vitória and Juarez end up in bed.