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Spectators: 7444 (Terracing: 5566, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) Mauro Pirani fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Erivaldo Costa having to interfere. 8 minutes into the match, Antônio Gaúcho notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of ✦ Mr. Anonymous Team ✦'s Erivaldo Costa. Erivaldo Costa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 14th minute, Mauro Pirani ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Erivaldo Costa was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-2. In the 16th minute Antônio Gaúcho shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Erivaldo Costa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Armando Messias sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mauro Pirani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to ✦ Mr. Anonymous Team ✦ getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Christiano Cardozo hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Antônio Gaúcho in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Erivaldo Costa saved ✦ Mr. Anonymous Team ✦ from getting behind. Erivaldo Costa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Antônio Gaúcho, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mauro Pirani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Afonso Sanches took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 32nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for João Vítor Madureira. Olinda's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a rather tough play, ✦ Mr. Anonymous Team ✦'s Ramón de Queiroz got a free kick in the 34th minute. After a defensive mix-up in ✦ Mr. Anonymous Team ✦'s zone, Mauro Pirani stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Erivaldo Costa came out of the goal and Mauro Pirani tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Antônio Gaúcho fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Erivaldo Costa having to interfere. ✦ Mr. Anonymous Team ✦'s Erivaldo Costa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mauro Pirani in the 40th minute of play. After the first half Olinda were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Armando Messias struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. João Vítor Madureira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ✦ Mr. Anonymous Team ✦. After some fancy dribbling in the 56th minute, Antônio Gaúcho managed to get in a good position for a shot. Olinda's supporters rose to their feet, but Antônio Gaúcho was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Erivaldo Costa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, ✦ Mr. Anonymous Team ✦'s Ramón de Queiroz got a free kick in the 59th minute. If Mauro Pirani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, ✦ Mr. Anonymous Team ✦'s Erivaldo Costa got control of the ball when Antônio Gaúcho tried to sneak it across the goal line. 66 minutes into the game, Antônio Gaúcho recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Erivaldo Costa. Antônio Gaúcho showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. Antônio Gaúcho struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Erivaldo Costa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Olinda. 75 minutes into the game, Olinda's Antônio Gaúcho nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Erivaldo Costa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-4. The supporters of ✦ Mr. Anonymous Team ✦ booed when Olinda was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wilian França didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Ademir Soeiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mauro Pirani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a little luck, ✦ Mr. Anonymous Team ✦'s Erivaldo Costa got control of the ball when Antônio Gaúcho tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hugo Arantes hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. The ✦ Mr. Anonymous Team ✦ fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Olinda were clearly better and deserved to take the win.