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Spectators: 7310 (Terracing: 5484, Seating: 1681, VIP seats: 145) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ismael Reis got the match started through his kick off. When Leopoldo da Fonseca came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the ... 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 Leopoldo da Fonseca couldn't finish the play. Dorival Alcântara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ismael Reis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zé Roberto de Andrade stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Leopoldo da Fonseca's shot from short distance in the 9th minute. ...'s Dorival Alcântara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ismael Reis in the 12th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Leopoldo da Fonseca's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zé Roberto de Andrade was relentless in the 13th minute of the game. In the 14th minute, Ramón Barros hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Leopoldo da Fonseca was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 15th minute. ...'s manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. The crowd rose to their feet as ...'s Leopoldo da Fonseca slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Zé Roberto de Andrade. That made the score 1-0 after 18 minutes of play. Zé Roberto de Andrade made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leopoldo da Fonseca in the 20th minute of play. Reginaldo Salgado recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in ...'s zone, Leonel Moreno stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dorival Alcântara came out of the goal and Leonel Moreno tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 24 played minutes ... got a freekick which was hit by Cléberson Cosme. Dorival Alcântara made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zé Paulo Furtado in the 29th minute of play. Leonel Moreno hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. ...'s Leopoldo da Fonseca got a good chance for a goal in the 31st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The audience was convinced that Armandinho Vale's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zé Roberto de Andrade was relentless in the 32nd minute of the game. 37 minutes into the match, Leopoldo da Fonseca dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Zé Roberto de Andrade, 2-0. A collision led to Golden Creek getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Leonel Moreno hit a great ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leopoldo da Fonseca in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zé Roberto de Andrade prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 44 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for ...! The referee gave Golden Creek a penalty, 46 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Paulinho Catarinense, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of ...'s Dorival Alcântara. 2-1. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Leopoldo da Fonseca was the one to do the kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Leonel Moreno during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Leonel Moreno kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. 56 minutes into the match, ...'s goalkeeper Dorival Alcântara had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zé Paulo Furtado. Zé Roberto de Andrade showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leopoldo da Fonseca, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Reginaldo Salgado in the 60th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zé Roberto de Andrade saved Golden Creek from getting behind. Through an outstanding action, after 62 minutes, Dorival Alcântara successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Zé Paulo Furtado received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Dorival Alcântara tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Reginaldo Salgado had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 70 played minutes ... got a freekick which was hit by Horácio Quaresma. Dorival Alcântara made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zé Paulo Furtado in the 71st minute. In the 72nd match minute, ... was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Armandinho Vale to maneuver through the defense. In the 77th minute the ball was on its way in behind Golden Creek's goalkeeper Zé Roberto de Andrade, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Dorival Alcântara showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ismael Reis, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Zé Roberto de Andrade stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Leopoldo da Fonseca's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. 84 minutes into the game, ...'s Reginaldo Salgado nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zé Roberto de Andrade made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. Golden Creek's Zé Roberto de Andrade played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leopoldo da Fonseca in the 87th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Leopoldo da Fonseca in the 91st minute of play forced Golden Creek's goalkeeper Zé Roberto de Andrade to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 92nd minute Ismael Reis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dorival Alcântara saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dudu Pombal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. ...'s supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.