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Eugênio Franceschini
Spectators: 6905 (Terracing: 5405, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Virgílio Simões kicked off to start the match. 5 minutes into the match, Omega's goal looked a bit too open when Joaquim Cosme came free, but Iuri Cerezo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Zé Moreira charged in rather forcefully in the 10th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Zé Moreira the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Omega's Zé Moreira got a free kick in the 10th minute. Valinhos FC's Thiago Xavier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Virgílio Simões in the 14th minute of play. Joaquim Cosme who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 21stth minute tested the skills of Iuri Cerezo when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Luís Paulo Torres's late challenge caught a Valinhos FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Luís Paulo Torres helped the player get up and apologised. Luís Paulo Torres hit a great freekick 24 minutes into the match. Valinhos FC's Thiago Xavier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Virgílio Simões in the 28th minute of play. If Joaquim Cosme had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. If Joaquim Cosme had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 38th minute Joaquim Cosme shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Iuri Cerezo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 40 minutes into the match, Omega's goalkeeper Iuri Cerezo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Joaquim Cosme. Alexsandro Dias fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iuri Cerezo having to interfere. Joaquim Cosme fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Iuri Cerezo having to interfere. The supporters of Valinhos FC booed when Omega was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zé Moreira didn't get a good kick on the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Joaquim Cosme made the kick off in the second half. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Joaquim Cosme in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Iuri Cerezo saved Omega from getting behind. Iuri Cerezo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joaquim Cosme, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 65 minutes into the game, Rogério Motta threw the ball into play from the sideline. Valinhos FC's Doni Severo quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 66thth minute of the game Joaquim Cosme who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Omega's Iuri Cerezo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Valinhos FC's Thiago Xavier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Virgílio Simões in the 69th minute of play. Tiaguinho Matos scored 1-0 in the 71st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Iuri Cerezo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Zé Moreira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 78 minutes into the match, Valinhos FC's goalkeeper Thiago Xavier had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Luís Paulo Torres. A collision led to Omega getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Paulo José Vander hit a great ball. In the 84thth minute of the game Joaquim Cosme who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Omega's Iuri Cerezo was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Joaquim Cosme sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Valinhos FC's Joaquim Cosme got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Valinhos FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.