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Arena das Cavernas
Spectators: 8419 (Terracing: 6315, Seating: 1936, VIP seats: 168) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Wellington Pires made the kick off which started today's match. After a rather tough play, Austra VFC's César Madureira got a free kick in the 4th minute. In the 5th minute, Esteban Gentza got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. TEIXEIRINHA FC's Doni das Neves proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save TEIXEIRINHA FC from getting a goal against them. Austra VFC's Raffael Quiroga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Anaia Barbosa in the 13th minute of play. In the 16th minute, Fred Finsberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Doni das Neves stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Wellington Pires's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. In the 20th minute Anaia Barbosa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raffael Quiroga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Doni das Neves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leandro Vianna, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ivar Dalman kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Raffael Quiroga took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esteban Gentza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Doni das Neves showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Leandro Vianna in the 28th minute of the match. In the 32nd minute Esteban Gentza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raffael Quiroga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 33 minutes Austra VFC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ever Banega who took care of the corner kick. When João de Salles fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored TEIXEIRINHA FC's protests and gave João de Salles a yellow card for diving instead. In the 34th match minute, TEIXEIRINHA FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João de Salles to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Esteban Gentza in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Raffael Quiroga prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Esteban Gentza struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Raffael Quiroga didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for TEIXEIRINHA FC. In the 45th minute Fred Finsberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raffael Quiroga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Esteban Gentza to make the kick off. When TEIXEIRINHA FC's Esteban Gentza in the 53rd minute got a chance for a shot 53rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Austra VFC's goalie prevented a goal. After 54 minutes Austra VFC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ever Banega who took care of the corner kick. The corner led TEIXEIRINHA FC's Aírton Abreu to fire away a dangerous shot which Raffael Quiroga despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Austra VFC's zone, Esteban Gentza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Raffael Quiroga came out of the goal and Esteban Gentza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 58th minute Esteban Gentza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raffael Quiroga saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of TEIXEIRINHA FC booed when Austra VFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yaroslav Lyubar didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 60 played minutes Austra VFC got a freekick which was hit by Leandro Vianna. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ever Banega got free with Raffael Quiroga in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Wellington Pires in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Doni das Neves prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 67th minute, Anaia Barbosa got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Austra VFC's zone, Esteban Gentza stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Raffael Quiroga came out of the goal and Esteban Gentza tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 78 minutes TEIXEIRINHA FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Maxim Vasilitã who took care of the corner kick. Doni das Neves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wellington Pires, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. The audience was convinced that Wellington Pires's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Doni das Neves was relentless in the 83rd minute of the game. Ever Banega received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Raffael Quiroga tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Austra VFC made a substitution. Erasmo Cardoso replaced Leandro Vianna. Erasmo Cardoso kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. In the 92nd minute, Erasmo Cardoso made a precise shot to the right of Doni das Neves. TEIXEIRINHA FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 96th minute, Alan dos Santos hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Austra VFC's Maxim Vasilitã got a good chance for a goal in the 96th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.