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Estádio Marzagao
Spectators: 7239 (Terracing: 5431, Seating: 1665, VIP seats: 143) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Joel Alvarenga took the kick off in the first half of the match. The audience was convinced that Carlinhos Siqueira's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Emílio Donatello was relentless in the 2nd minute of the game. Eriberto Barbosa's late challenge caught a COXA DE MINHOCA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eriberto Barbosa helped the player get up and apologised. In the 4th minute, Eriberto Barbosa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 5 minutes into the game, Joel Alvarenga recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Dorival Ramalho. Joel Alvarenga showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. A collision led to Fumaquim FC getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Henrique de Amaral hit a great ball. In the 9th minute, Joel Alvarenga got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Fumaquim FC's Dorival Ramalho proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save Fumaquim FC from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Alvarenga in the 13th minute of play forced Fumaquim FC's goalkeeper Dorival Ramalho to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Dário Vinhas came up free with the goalie in the 17th minute, the Fumaquim FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Dário Vinhas couldn't finish the play. A collision led to COXA DE MINHOCA getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Lauro Marques hit a great ball. 22 minutes into the match, Fumaquim FC's Luisão Arce broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dário Vinhas in the 25th minute of play forced COXA DE MINHOCA's goalkeeper Emílio Donatello to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Carlinhos Siqueira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 28th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Marcel Monteiro's late challenge caught a Fumaquim FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marcel Monteiro helped the player get up and apologised. In the 29th minute, Marcel Monteiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dário Vinhas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Emílio Donatello having to interfere. After having played for 36 minutes, Dário Vinhas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Fumaquim FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dário Vinhas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Joel Alvarenga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 42nd match minute, COXA DE MINHOCA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Durval Varela to maneuver through the defense. When Fumaquim FC's Carlinhos Siqueira in the 44th minute got a chance for a shot 44th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye COXA DE MINHOCA's goalie prevented a goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Carlinhos Siqueira to strike the kick off in the second half. The supporters of COXA DE MINHOCA booed when Fumaquim FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frederico Ribeiro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Diamantino Donatello took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 53rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Dorival Ramalho. Fumaquim FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Giovani Moreno received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Dorival Ramalho tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Giovani Moreno blasted a shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dorival Ramalho having to make a save. After 66 played minutes Fumaquim FC got a freekick which was hit by Luisão Arce. In the 68th minute, Joel Alvarenga got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Emílio Donatello didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 71st minute, which inside left pole to 1-1. Carlinhos Siqueira 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Joel Vidal during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 78 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for COXA DE MINHOCA! Luisão Arce walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. After 80 minutes, Luisão Arce made it 1-2 with a short kick to the right side. COXA DE MINHOCA's Emílio Donatello tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After 85 minutes of play COXA DE MINHOCA's Marcel Monteiro was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. In the 86th minute, Marcel Monteiro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Fumaquim FC's Carlinhos Siqueira in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye COXA DE MINHOCA's goalie prevented a goal. Giovani Moreno fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dorival Ramalho having to interfere. After 97 played minutes COXA DE MINHOCA got a freekick which was hit by Giovani Moreno. Fumaquim FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.