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Arena Escarlate
Spectators: 8487 (Terracing: 6367, Seating: 1951, VIP seats: 169) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Velin Golubarev got the match started through his kick off. 4 minutes into the match, Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s goal looked a bit too open when Fausto Mendonça came free, but Zhuo Chao reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 6 minutes into the match, Scarlet Speedster's Fausto Mendonça sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Zhuo Chao narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Zhuo Chao took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Krzynowek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s Zhuo Chao got control of the ball when Fausto Mendonça tried to sneak it across the goal line. Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s Zhuo Chao proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 13th minute of the match, managed to save Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- from getting a goal against them. Zhuo Chao made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fausto Mendonça in the 14th minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s goal looked a bit too open when Fausto Mendonça came free, but Zhuo Chao reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Naldo Proença showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zé Carlos Vaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. After some careless play in the Scarlet Speedster defense, Zé Carlos Vaz kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Naldo Proença. The Scarlet Speedster fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Naldo Proença should have stopped the shot. 29 minutes into the match, Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s goal looked a bit too open when Raigo Vananurm came free, but Zhuo Chao reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fausto Mendonça could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 31st minute of the match, but Zhuo Chao made a huge save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fausto Mendonça in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zhuo Chao saved Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- from getting behind. Naldo Proença showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vidmantas Ubartas, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Naldo Proença showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vidmantas Ubartas in the 35th minute of the match. Zhuo Chao made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fausto Mendonça in the 37th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Fausto Mendonça managed to get in a good position for a shot. Scarlet Speedster's supporters rose to their feet, but Fausto Mendonça was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zhuo Chao breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Scarlet Speedster's Naldo Proença played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Perivaldo Loyola in the 45th minute of play. 46 minutes into the match, Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s goal looked a bit too open when Raigo Vananurm came free, but Zhuo Chao reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Fausto Mendonça stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s Zhuo Chao played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fausto Mendonça in the 51st minute of play. 52 minutes into the match, Scarlet Speedster's goalkeeper Naldo Proença had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Velin Golubarev. Naldo Proença made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zé Carlos Vaz in the 54th minute. In the 59th minute, Velin Golubarev left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-2. Scarlet Speedster made a substitution. Virgílio Perez replaced Fausto Mendonça. With a little luck, Scarlet Speedster's Naldo Proença got control of the ball when Velin Golubarev tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Velin Golubarev in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Naldo Proença prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Naldo Proença made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Velin Golubarev in the 67th minute of play. Naldo Proença took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vidmantas Ubartas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zhuo Chao showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from João Severino in the 74th minute of the match. Naldo Proença made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vidmantas Ubartas in the 78th minute of play. In the 81st minute the ball was on its way in behind Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s goalkeeper Zhuo Chao, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 86 minutes into the match, Scarlet Speedster's goal looked a bit too open when Vidmantas Ubartas came free, but Naldo Proença reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Naldo Proença showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vidmantas Ubartas in the 86th minute of the match. João Severino sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 91st minute of the match, Vidmantas Ubartas tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Naldo Proença saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Zhuo Chao made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from João Severino in the 93rd minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.