League

Pinto
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Fenix FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 9th minute, when Afonsinho Soeiro scored to the left of an out of position Serginho Cruz, making the score, 1-0. Duarte Saraiva made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Raphael Gaúcho in the 19th minute of play. 21 minutes into the game, Glauco Valladares was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pinto's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Fenix FC the free kick. After 21 played minutes Pinto got a freekick which was hit by Glauco Valladares. 28 minutes into the match, Fenix FC's goalkeeper Serginho Cruz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Roger Paraense. Glauco Valladares received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Serginho Cruz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Afonsinho Soeiro struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Serginho Cruz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pinto. In the 35th minute Afonsinho Soeiro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Serginho Cruz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francisco Nóbrega in the 36th minute of play forced Pinto's goalkeeper Duarte Saraiva to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Valdemar Vargas kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. In the 39th minute, Ediberto Leal sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Pinto's Duarte Saraiva didn't even have to move. Serginho Cruz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Afonsinho Soeiro's shot from short distance in the 45th minute. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Afonsinho Soeiro was the one to do the kick off. Duarte Saraiva took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Francisco Nóbrega, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Raphael Gaúcho during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 52nd match minute, Fenix FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Raphael Gaúcho to maneuver through the defense. Afonsinho Soeiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Serginho Cruz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Roger Paraense fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Serginho Cruz having to interfere. Fenix FC's Serginho Cruz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roger Paraense in the 64th minute of play. In the 66th minute the ball was on its way in behind Fenix FC's goalkeeper Serginho Cruz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 68th minute, Afonsinho Soeiro 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. Valdemar Vargas hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. During the 78th minute of the match Valdemar Vargas completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Valdemar Vargas a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Valdemar Vargas hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Fenix FC's zone, Roger Paraense stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Serginho Cruz came out of the goal and Roger Paraense tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Afonsinho Soeiro managed to get in a good position for a shot. Pinto's supporters rose to their feet, but Afonsinho Soeiro was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Serginho Cruz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Serginho Cruz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Glauco Valladares, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. In the 94th minute, Roger Paraense made a precise shot to the right of Serginho Cruz. Fenix FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Pinto had won after a very even match.