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Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Ciro Elija started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 5 minutes into the match, Nitra FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ciro Elija came free, but Jerônimo Maranhense reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Nitra FC's Jerônimo Maranhense got control of the ball when Ciro Elija tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 9 minutes, Ciro Elija made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Nitra FC's Jerônimo Maranhense tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Jerônimo Maranhense showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciro Elija, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Chelsicha's Ciro Elija got a good chance for a goal in the 16th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Jerônimo Maranhense stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ciro Elija's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. Pedrinho Castro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ciro Elija's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jerônimo Maranhense read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. 26 minutes had been played when some careless play by Nitra FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Victor Velloso was slow to take the kick. During this time Chelsicha's players had a chance to rest. Ciro Elija scored 2-0 in the 29th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Jerônimo Maranhense, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience was convinced that Ciro Elija's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jerônimo Maranhense was relentless in the 34th minute of the game. Ciro Elija in the 34thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jerônimo Maranhense, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 37th minute the ball was on its way in behind Nitra FC's goalkeeper Jerônimo Maranhense, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Chelsicha's attentive Rodrigo Félix managed to snatch the ball when Bernard Edwards made a throw-in in the 38th minute of the game. Jerônimo Maranhense was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Ciro Elija showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 39 minute of play. Ciro Elija's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jerônimo Maranhense read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 42nd minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Pedrinho Castro to make the kick off. Jerônimo Maranhense took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciro Elija, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 52nd minute Chelsicha were awarded a corner. Victor Velloso went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Chelsicha's corner Victor Velloso fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Jerônimo Maranhense quite easily take care of the ball. Bernard Edwards made in the 56th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Chelsicha's João Paulo de Carvalho. An unexpectedly hard shot by João Paulo de Carvalho in the 56th minute of play forced Nitra FC's goalkeeper Jerônimo Maranhense to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ciro Elija blasted a shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Jerônimo Maranhense having to make a save. In the 63rd minute, Ciro Elija made a precise shot to the right of Jerônimo Maranhense. Nitra FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. In the 67th minute the ball was on its way in behind Nitra FC's goalkeeper Jerônimo Maranhense, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 68 minutes into the game, Bernard Edwards threw the ball into play from the sideline. Chelsicha's Rodrigo Félix quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Jerônimo Maranhense showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ciro Elija, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. In the 70th match minute, Nitra FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Oliver Veentjer to maneuver through the defense. Ciro Elija's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jerônimo Maranhense read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. The audience was convinced that Ciro Elija's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jerônimo Maranhense was relentless in the 75th minute of the game. Ciro Elija recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Jerônimo Maranhense stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ciro Elija's shot from short distance in the 81st minute. 83 minutes into the game, Chelsicha's Ciro Elija nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jerônimo Maranhense made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-0. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ciro Elija in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Jerônimo Maranhense prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 87thth minute of the game Ciro Elija who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Nitra FC's Jerônimo Maranhense was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Jerônimo Maranhense made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ciro Elija in the 91st minute of play. 93 minutes into the match, Chelsicha's Ciro Elija sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jerônimo Maranhense narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Victor Velloso made a great header on Chelsicha's corner, it was just that Nitra FC's Jerônimo Maranhense managed to reach the ball for a save. Chelsicha were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Nitra FC for a fine match.