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Toriba
Spectators: 6667 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1667, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rodrigo Pimenta kicked off to start the match. 3 minutes into the match, Arabela AD's goalkeeper Greg Lee had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cícero Breckenfeld. When Renatinho Hoffmann came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Arabela AD fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Renatinho Hoffmann couldn't finish the play. In the 8th minute Erasmo Goiano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sidnei Silva saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 10th minute, Renatinho Hoffmann managed to get in a good position for a shot. Arabela AD's supporters rose to their feet, but Renatinho Hoffmann was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sidnei Silva breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 14th minute Erasmo Goiano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sidnei Silva saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the Toriba FC defense, Erasmo Goiano kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Sidnei Silva. The Toriba FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Sidnei Silva should have stopped the shot. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Toriba FC's goalkeeper Sidnei Silva, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 25th minute the ball was on its way in behind Toriba FC's goalkeeper Sidnei Silva, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erasmo Goiano in the 28th minute of play forced Toriba FC's goalkeeper Sidnei Silva to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 29th match minute, Toriba FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fabiano Saraiva to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Renatinho Hoffmann in the 30th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sidnei Silva saved Toriba FC from getting behind. After 31 played minutes Toriba FC got a freekick which was hit by Filipe Bezerra. 33 minutes had been played when some careless play by Toriba FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Harry Cramer was slow to take the kick. During this time Arabela AD's players had a chance to rest. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Renatinho Hoffmann managed to get in a good position for a shot. Arabela AD's supporters rose to their feet, but Renatinho Hoffmann was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sidnei Silva breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Renatinho Hoffmann's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sidnei Silva read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 38th minute of play. Ulisses Meireles sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 47 minutes, Renatinho Hoffmann managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Arabela AD's supporters crossed their fingers, but Renatinho Hoffmann was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After the first half Arabela AD were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When Erasmo Goiano came up free with the goalie in the 58th minute, the Arabela AD fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Erasmo Goiano couldn't finish the play. Toriba FC's Sidnei Silva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erasmo Goiano in the 61st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Arabela AD's Ulisses Meireles got a free kick in the 63rd minute. Toriba FC's Wellington Pires couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 64th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Arabela AD. Rodrigo Pimenta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Luiz Eduardo Veiga kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Toriba FC's Sidnei Silva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Erasmo Goiano in the 77th minute of play. 78 minutes into the game, Rodrigo Pimenta was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Toriba FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Arabela AD the free kick. A collision led to Toriba FC getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Rodrigo Pimenta hit a great ball. When Toriba FC's Rodrigo Pimenta in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arabela AD's goalie prevented a goal. Tião Secco hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. After 85 minutes Toriba FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Harry Cramer who took care of the corner kick. Rodrigo Pimenta 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. 0-3 became the score in the 92nd minute when Erasmo Goiano elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Arabela AD's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.