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Spectators: 7663 (Terracing: 5750, Seating: 1760, VIP seats: 153) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hílton Soeiro kicked off to start the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Hílton Soeiro got free with Lara Peñaranda in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 6thth minute of the game Hílton Soeiro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Beneficiente's Lara Peñaranda was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of Beneficiente booed when FRIENDS CITY was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jorginho Paranaense didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 18th match minute, Beneficiente was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zézinho Paulista to maneuver through the defense. FRIENDS CITY's Charles Queiroz pulled a muscle in his leg after 20 minutes and couldn't finish the game. When Zé Pedro Viana fell near the penalty area in the 21st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Beneficiente's protests and gave Zé Pedro Viana a yellow card for diving instead. Zé Pedro Viana kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. 24 minutes into the match, Beneficiente's goalkeeper Lara Peñaranda had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Niceto Martxel. After 27 played minutes Beneficiente got a freekick which was hit by Cesinha Aparecido. 32 minutes into the match, Niceto Martxel notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Beneficiente's Lara Peñaranda. Lara Peñaranda was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a rather tough play, Beneficiente's Cesinha Aparecido got a free kick in the 35th minute. Lara Peñaranda made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Hílton Soeiro sent off a good shot on target. 41 minutes into the game, Cesinha Aparecido was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Beneficiente's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FRIENDS CITY the free kick. Cesinha Aparecido hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Enio Koehler during the 44th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Lara Peñaranda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Léo Leite in the 47th minute of the match. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

Cesinha Aparecido received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Melikertes Siannas tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Edgar Appel struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Melikertes Siannas didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Beneficiente. Lara Peñaranda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hílton Soeiro in the 67th minute of the match. In the 68th minute of the match FRIENDS CITY got a corner. Beneficiente's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Fabiano Oliveira ran over to the corner to take the kick. Niceto Martxel charged in rather forcefully in the 71st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Niceto Martxel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 78 minutes into the game, one of Beneficiente:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. With a little luck, FRIENDS CITY's Melikertes Siannas got control of the ball when Edgar Appel tried to sneak it across the goal line. Edgar Appel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FRIENDS CITY's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.