Regent Park
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618,
Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) Copérnico F.C.'s Siro Bela 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Julian Colas in the 3rd minute of play forced A.A. Francana's goalkeeper Wilson Cassia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Copérnico F.C.'s Julian Colas got a good chance for a goal in the 5th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of A.A. Francana booed when Copérnico F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baltasar Osorio didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jean de Barros in the 9th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Herminio Guillelme saved Copérnico F.C. from getting behind. 13 minutes into the match, A.A. Francana's goal looked a bit too open when Siro Bela came free, but Wilson Cassia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 14th minute, Baltasar Osorio left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Copérnico F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jean de Barros in the 16th minute of play forced Copérnico F.C.'s goalkeeper Herminio Guillelme to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th minute of the match A.A. Francana got a corner. Copérnico F.C.'s goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Cido Vinhas ran over to the corner to take the kick. After a rather tough play, A.A. Francana's Denílson Leite got a free kick in the 18th minute. In the 21st minute, Severiano Cuartio sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and A.A. Francana's Wilson Cassia didn't even have to move. The Copérnico F.C. fans' excitement grew in the 23rd match minute when Copérnico F.C.'s Baltasar Osorio looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Baltasar Osorio received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Wilson Cassia came out and tried to block the shot, but Baltasar Osorio slotted it home off the left post making it 3-0 in the 26th minute. Armando Padro charged in rather forcefully in the 28th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Armando Padro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. João Adolfo Leite charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed João Adolfo Leite the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Herminio Guillelme made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jean de Barros in the 32nd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Copérnico F.C.'s zone, Luizão Bocanegra stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Herminio Guillelme came out of the goal and Luizão Bocanegra tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A.A. Francana's Jean de Barros got a good chance for a goal in the 37th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 40 played minutes Copérnico F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Armando Padro. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jean de Barros to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute Copérnico F.C. were awarded a corner. Severiano Cuartio went to the cornerflag to take it. A well-hit corner resulted in Julian Colas heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. In the 57th minute, Baltasar Osorio ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Wilson Cassia was frozen by the shot and now it was 4-0. Copérnico F.C.'s Baltasar Osorio got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Wilson Cassia showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Siro Bela in the 63rd minute of the match. 64 minutes into the game, Baltasar Osorio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 5-0. Wilson Cassia was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. A.A. Francana's Wilson Cassia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Siro Bela in the 66th minute of play. Copérnico F.C. were awarded a corner in the 68th minute after A.A. Francana's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Severiano Cuartio took the corner. Wilson Cassia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Siro Bela, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Copérnico F.C. booed when A.A. Francana was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Denílson Leite didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Baltasar Osorio in the 73rd minute of play forced A.A. Francana's goalkeeper Wilson Cassia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wilson Cassia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baltasar Osorio in the 78th minute of play. Wilson Cassia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baltasar Osorio in the 80th minute of play. Wilson Cassia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baltasar Osorio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Copérnico F.C. fans' excitement grew in the 85th match minute when Copérnico F.C.'s Baltasar Osorio looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 6-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Baltasar Osorio in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Wilson Cassia saved A.A. Francana from getting behind. Wilson Cassia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Siro Bela, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. 90 minutes into the game, Severiano Cuartio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Copérnico F.C.'s manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave A.A. Francana the free kick. The supporters of A.A. Francana booed when Copérnico F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Severiano Cuartio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Baltasar Osorio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.
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