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Estádio do Dragão
Spectators: 9370 (Terracing: 7028, Seating: 2155, VIP seats: 187) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Barry Houghton took the kick off in the first half of the match. Barry Houghton who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 4thth minute tested the skills of Tolek Kiszkiel when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Dragonf⮊rcE's Zacarias Sesimbra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romão Mourato in the 14th minute of play. Zacarias Sesimbra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Metin Keçeci in the 15th minute of the match. 17 minutes into the game, Ultra Copos FC ™'s Romão Mourato nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zacarias Sesimbra made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. 22 minutes into the match, Dragonf⮊rcE's goal looked a bit too open when Romão Mourato came free, but Zacarias Sesimbra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 23rd minute, Dragonf⮊rcE's Barry Houghton ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Tolek Kiszkiel. Tolek Kiszkiel yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. Metin Keçeci received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Zacarias Sesimbra tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 38th match minute, Dragonf⮊rcE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rogério Leme to maneuver through the defense. In the 39th minute, Armando Felipillo left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ultra Copos FC ™ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-3. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Romão Mourato was the one to do the kick off. With a little luck, Dragonf⮊rcE's Zacarias Sesimbra got control of the ball when Romão Mourato tried to sneak it across the goal line. Romão Mourato sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Zacarias Sesimbra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Romão Mourato, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Ultra Copos FC ™'s Romão Mourato got a free kick in the 67th minute. Ultra Copos FC ™ made a substitution. Marcial Silviano replaced Romão Mourato. Romão Mourato kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. 70 minutes into the game, Barry Houghton was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Dragonf⮊rcE's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ultra Copos FC ™ the free kick. A collision led to Dragonf⮊rcE getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Barry Houghton hit a great ball. With an all-out effort, Ultra Copos FC ™'s Zacarias Sesimbra threw himself towards the right post 75 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Marcial Silviano, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Marcial Silviano's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zacarias Sesimbra read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 77th minute of play. 79 minutes into the match, Dragonf⮊rcE's goal looked a bit too open when Marcial Silviano came free, but Zacarias Sesimbra reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcial Silviano in the 82nd minute of play forced Dragonf⮊rcE's goalkeeper Zacarias Sesimbra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dragonf⮊rcE made a substitution. Mário Jardel replaced Barry Houghton. Ultra Copos FC ™'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Armando Felipillo in the 85th minute. Mário Jardel might have been able to make a better finish in the 86th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tolek Kiszkiel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mário Jardel ran back to his position shaking his head. Tolek Kiszkiel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mário Jardel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mário Jardel might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tolek Kiszkiel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mário Jardel ran back to his position shaking his head. Mário Jardel blasted a shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Tolek Kiszkiel having to make a save. A collision led to Dragonf⮊rcE getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Vítor Veiga hit a great ball. Ultra Copos FC ™'s supporters stood up full of expectation in the 96th minute of the game, when Armando Felipillo after an extraordinary solo performance found himself with a golden opportunity in front of Dragonf⮊rcE's goal. Armando Felipillo was unfortunally a little to anxious and the ball went outside the goal. The Ultra Copos FC ™ players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.