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Spectators: 7207 (Terracing: 5407, Seating: 1657, VIP seats: 143) Toninho Novaes made the kick off and thus started the match. 6 minutes into the match, Toninho Novaes notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Vila Valqueire United's Nilmar Nunes. Nilmar Nunes was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Hanniballs F.C's goalkeeper Dráusio Donato, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Toninho Novaes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Nilmar Nunes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Toninho Novaes in the 28th minute of play forced Vila Valqueire United's goalkeeper Nilmar Nunes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Vila Valqueire United getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Wilton Lima hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Vila Valqueire United's zone, Frank Lucas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nilmar Nunes came out of the goal and Frank Lucas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Frank Lucas who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 37thth minute tested the skills of Nilmar Nunes when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Vila Valqueire United's Wilton Lima got a free kick in the 37th minute. Horácio Barbosa's late challenge caught a Hanniballs F.C's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Horácio Barbosa helped the player get up and apologised. After 41 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Vila Valqueire United! The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Almir Novaes stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Toninho Novaes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nilmar Nunes having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Hanniballs F.C's zone, Almir Novaes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dráusio Donato came out of the goal and Almir Novaes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dráusio Donato made an important save on a dangerous shot by Téo Seco in the 62nd minute. In the 64th match minute, Vila Valqueire United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Almir Novaes to maneuver through the defense. 67 minutes into the match, Hanniballs F.C's goalkeeper Dráusio Donato had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Téo Seco. The supporters of Vila Valqueire United booed when Hanniballs F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emílio Quadros didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dráusio Donato made an important save on a dangerous shot by Téo Seco in the 69th minute. After 70 played minutes Hanniballs F.C got a freekick which was hit by Emílio Quadros. Dráusio Donato was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Almir Novaes showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 71 minute of play. Emílio Quadros hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Vila Valqueire United's Téo Seco got a good chance for a goal in the 77th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Vila Valqueire United's Téo Seco in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hanniballs F.C's goalie prevented a goal. Betão Urbano sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Frank Lucas sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Téo Seco sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Vila Valqueire United's zone, Frank Lucas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nilmar Nunes came out of the goal and Frank Lucas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Vila Valqueire United's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.