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Arena Tijucal
Spectators: 7522 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 150) Tijucal FC's Maurício Miranda 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. Bahadır Serbülend showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zé Paulo Maia, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. After 6 played minutes VAXCO 777 got a freekick which was hit by Zé Paulo Maia. Maurício Miranda who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 7thth minute tested the skills of Faustão de Alcântara when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 10th minute, Dadá Fernandes made a precise shot to the right of Bahadır Serbülend. Tijucal FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. VAXCO 777's Dadá Fernandes got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Oséas Berger had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bahadır Serbülend made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dadá Fernandes in the 18th minute of play. 20 minutes into the game, Dadá Fernandes cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Bahadır Serbülend was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 赵兴昂 kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. 27 minutes in the game, Maurício Miranda dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Fernando Cardoso sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Mário Faria kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. Carlos Fernando Pires made a great header on Tijucal FC's corner, it was just that VAXCO 777's Faustão de Alcântara managed to reach the ball for a save. Maurício Miranda sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A hard shot 45 in the game by Maurício Miranda from a close distance when the talented Faustão de Alcântara managed to make a qualified save. VAXCO 777's players were relieved. Maurício Miranda fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Faustão de Alcântara having to interfere. After the first half VAXCO 777 were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Dadá Fernandes was the one to do the kick off. Faustão de Alcântara showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fernando Cardoso, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. When Arias Abalos fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored VAXCO 777's protests and gave Arias Abalos a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Tijucal FC booed when VAXCO 777 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arias Abalos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tijucal FC's Maurício Miranda got a good chance for a goal in the 56th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Vânderson Sampaio hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. In the 60th minute of the match, Dadá Fernandes tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Bahadır Serbülend saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. VAXCO 777's Faustão de Alcântara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fernando Cardoso in the 61st minute of play. Tijucal FC's Fernando Cardoso got a good chance for a goal in the 63rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Faustão de Alcântara made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fernando Cardoso in the 70th minute of play. Fernando Cardoso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Faustão de Alcântara tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 77th minute, Diego Mazza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Acácio Neves in the 80th minute of play forced Tijucal FC's goalkeeper Bahadır Serbülend to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bahadır Serbülend made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Dadá Fernandes sent off a good shot on target. Fernando Cardoso struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Faustão de Alcântara didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tijucal FC. Tijucal FC's Maurício Miranda got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Oséas Berger during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Oséas Berger hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. The supporters of VAXCO 777 booed when Tijucal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 91 match minutes in a wonderful position. Oséas Berger didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Maurício Miranda managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tijucal FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Maurício Miranda was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Faustão de Alcântara breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched VAXCO 777 eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.