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Arena Imperial
Spectators: 7650 (Terracing: 5750, Seating: 1750, VIP seats: 150) In the 2nd minute, Amadeo Frans hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Chaves do 8 FC's Nilson Sarmento proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 4th minute of the match, managed to save Chaves do 8 FC from getting a goal against them. In the 8th match minute, Chaves do 8 FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gabri Alvarez to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet as A.D. Imperial's Alex Corrêa slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Nilson Sarmento. That made the score 1-0 after 9 minutes of play. Eugeniusz Posadzki recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Antônio Ramalho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Antônio Ramalho came free with the goalkeeper in the 21st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Nilson Sarmento could save by the left post. After 22 played minutes A.D. Imperial got a freekick which was hit by Cléberson Couto. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alex Corrêa in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nilson Sarmento prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 28th minute, Gabri Alvarez made a precise shot to the right of Valeri Zabelin. A.D. Imperial's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Nilson Sarmento made a fantastic save in the 31st minute, when Ahmed Farouk sent off a good shot on target. After 32 minutes Chaves do 8 FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Ahmed Farouk who took care of the corner kick. In the 36th minute, José Augusto Cearense left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Chaves do 8 FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. The supporters of A.D. Imperial booed when Chaves do 8 FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elivélton Teixeira didn't get a good kick on the ball. Chaves do 8 FC's Nilson Sarmento proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save Chaves do 8 FC from getting a goal against them. Chaves do 8 FC's Nilson Sarmento proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 41st minute of the match, managed to save Chaves do 8 FC from getting a goal against them. Valeri Zabelin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Flavinho Dionísio, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute.

In a very dangerous position, a player in Chaves do 8 FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 52nd minute. Penalty! Nilson Sarmento had in the 53rdth minute some difficulties stopping Ahmed Farouk's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. In the 56th match minute, A.D. Imperial was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Róbson Mattos to maneuver through the defense. Valeri Zabelin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from José Augusto Cearense, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. Nilson Sarmento showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cléberson Couto in the 59th minute of the match. With an all-out effort, Chaves do 8 FC's Valeri Zabelin threw himself towards the right post 64 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Flavinho Dionísio, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. José Augusto Cearenses short, quick shot in the 70thth minute got Valeri Zabelin to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After 72 minutes A.D. Imperial's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Giancarlo Furlan who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Chaves do 8 FC's corner Giancarlo Furlan fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Valeri Zabelin quite easily take care of the ball. Nilson Sarmento took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alex Corrêa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Flavinho Dionísio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Valeri Zabelin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alex Corrêa hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. 85 minutes into the match, A.D. Imperial's goalkeeper Valeri Zabelin had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gabri Alvarez. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ahmed Farouk during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 85th match minute, A.D. Imperial was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ahmed Farouk to maneuver through the defense. 92 minutes into the match, Chaves do 8 FC's goal looked a bit too open when Alex Corrêa came free, but Nilson Sarmento reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chaves do 8 FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.