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Inferno de Dante
Spectators: 7843 (Terracing: 5850, Seating: 1837, VIP seats: 156) Alice's La 李义凌 started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. La 李义凌 sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Complexo do PJ's Vladimir Meira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by La 李义凌 in the 5th minute of play. In the 9th minute Complexo do PJ were awarded a corner. Junior Alonso went to the cornerflag to take it. Vladimir Meira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Raphael Lira in the 12th minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, Alice's goal looked a bit too open when Txeru Anieva came free, but Magno Maia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Complexo do PJ's Txeru Anieva in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alice's goalie prevented a goal. Txeru Anieva blasted a shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Magno Maia having to make a save. Vladimir Meira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from La 李义凌, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some careless play in the Complexo do PJ defense, La 李义凌 kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Vladimir Meira. The Complexo do PJ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Vladimir Meira should have stopped the shot. Carlinhos Bueno charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Carlinhos Bueno the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Complexo do PJ booed when Alice was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlinhos Bueno didn't get a good kick on the ball. If La 李义凌 had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Magno Maia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Txeru Anieva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vladimir Meira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from La 李义凌, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 40th match minute, Alice was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gilson Paraibano to maneuver through the defense. 48 minutes into the match, Alice's goal looked a bit too open when Txeru Anieva came free, but Magno Maia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Txeru Anieva made the kick off in the second half. Magno Maia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from José Paulo de Brito in the 53rd minute of the match. In the 57th minute, Txeru Anieva 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. Magno Maia made a fantastic save in the 62nd minute, when Txeru Anieva sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Complexo do PJ getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Otávio Maia hit a great ball. After 66 minutes, Raphael Lira mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Alice and the Complexo do PJ players grew even worse after the yellow card. When Gilson Paraibano fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Alice's protests and gave Gilson Paraibano a yellow card for diving instead. Vladimir Meira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Álvaro Lima, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. After some careless play in the Complexo do PJ defense, La 李义凌 kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Vladimir Meira. The Complexo do PJ fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Vladimir Meira should have stopped the shot. Complexo do PJ's Eugênio Fernandez was substituted for José Paulo de Brito. 88 minutes into the match, Complexo do PJ's Txeru Anieva sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Magno Maia narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 90th minute, Oswaldo Alvarenga hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. He Jian Sha hit a great freekick 97 minutes into the match. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Alice players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.