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Spectators: 7230 (Terracing: 5457, Seating: 1673, VIP seats: 100) Anabolik Monkeys United's Celso Carmona played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paulo Paredes in the 7th minute of play. Afonso Sá was a little too slow when Luís Abrantes got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 9th minute. The score was now 1-0. Fernando Reis kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. Afonso Sá made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alípio Anjos in the 26th minute. Américo Anjos 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. Luís Abrantes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Afonso Sá tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 37 minutes, Alípio Anjos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Anabolik Monkeys United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alípio Anjos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Anabolik Monkeys United's Luís Abrantes got a good chance for a goal in the 39th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 45 minutes into the match, Paulo Paredes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Celso Carmona. Anabolik Monkeys United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Paulo Paredes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Luís Abrantes to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 63rd match minute, Anabolik Monkeys United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcelo Freitas to maneuver through the defense. Silvestre Ferro hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. If Paulo Paredes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Américo Anjos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Américo Anjos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When SC Abobara's Paulo Paredes in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Anabolik Monkeys United's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Paulo Paredes managed to get in a good position for a shot. SC Abobara's supporters rose to their feet, but Paulo Paredes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Celso Carmona breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 89 minutes into the match, Paulo Paredes dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Celso Carmona, 2-2. The supporters of Anabolik Monkeys United booed when SC Abobara was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Óscar Vale didn't get a good kick on the ball. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.