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Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) After a rather tough play, Caveira FC Rondoniense's Abel Vidal got a free kick in the 2nd minute. A.A. Francana's Aykut Canel managed to work through Caveira FC Rondoniense's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Aykut Canel dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. Panait Dulca sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Renan Melo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christoffel Vinck, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. 13 minutes into the match, A.A. Francana's goal looked a bit too open when Armando Eliazar came free, but Renan Melo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, A.A. Francana's Renan Melo got control of the ball when Armando Eliazar tried to sneak it across the goal line. Aykut Canel hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. Luizão Vargas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernardo Bettencourt in the 21st minute of play. When Wesley Rodrigues fell near the penalty area in the 22nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Caveira FC Rondoniense's protests and gave Wesley Rodrigues a yellow card for diving instead. After 22 played minutes Caveira FC Rondoniense got a freekick which was hit by Wesley Rodrigues. After some careless play in the Caveira FC Rondoniense defense, Charlie Boström kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Luizão Vargas. The Caveira FC Rondoniense fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Luizão Vargas should have stopped the shot. After 27 minutes, Francisco Secco mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the A.A. Francana and the Caveira FC Rondoniense players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Caveira FC Rondoniense booed when A.A. Francana was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francisco Secco didn't get a good kick on the ball. Caveira FC Rondoniense's Luizão Vargas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aykut Canel in the 29th minute of play. Abel Vidal hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. Luizão Vargas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Charlie Boström, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Armando Eliazar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Caveira FC Rondoniense's Richard Richards got a free kick in the 44th minute. The Caveira FC Rondoniense players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. A.A. Francana were winning 0-2.

Gilson Viana fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Renan Melo having to interfere. Renan Melo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Christoffel Vinck in the 53rd minute of the match. Renan Melo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Armando Eliazar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 68 in the game by Aykut Canel from a close distance when the talented Luizão Vargas managed to make a qualified save. Caveira FC Rondoniense's players were relieved. 72 minutes into the match, Caveira FC Rondoniense's goalkeeper Luizão Vargas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bernardo Bettencourt. 75 minutes had been played when some careless play by Caveira FC Rondoniense's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Bartosz Bereszynski was slow to take the kick. During this time A.A. Francana's players had a chance to rest. A.A. Francana's Joel Campos was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Luizão Vargas in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Luizão Vargas was out of position in the 75 minute of play, and Joel Campos capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Joel Campos really showed his touch with that goal: 0-3. 81 minutes into the match, Caveira FC Rondoniense's goal looked a bit too open when Charlie Boström came free, but Luizão Vargas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Christoffel Vinck in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Renan Melo saved A.A. Francana from getting behind. The referee felt a red card was in order, 85 minutes into the game, when Richard Richards put in a rough tackle. In a very dangerous position, a player in Caveira FC Rondoniense fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 84th minute. Penalty! When the match had been going on for 87 minutes, A.A. Francana's Bartosz Bereszynski got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Luizão Vargas. 91 minutes into the match, A.A. Francana's goal looked a bit too open when Panait Dulca came free, but Renan Melo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Christoffel Vinck in the 96th minute of play forced A.A. Francana's goalkeeper Renan Melo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. A.A. Francana had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.