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Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) 4 minutes into the match, Onze Bravos FC - FDFDF's goal looked a bit too open when Duda Velloso came free, but Zeus Lewandowski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 8 minutes into the match, Iron Maiden Football's goal looked a bit too open when Dorival Alvarenga came free, but Marcos Firmo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 12 minutes into the match, Onze Bravos FC - FDFDF's goal looked a bit too open when Frank McLintock came free, but Zeus Lewandowski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dorival Alvarenga's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcos Firmo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. Duda Velloso might have been able to make a better finish in the 16th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Zeus Lewandowski. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Duda Velloso ran back to his position shaking his head. 16 minutes into the match, Frank McLintock notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Onze Bravos FC - FDFDF's Zeus Lewandowski. Zeus Lewandowski was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 24th minute, Dorival Alvarenga ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Marcos Firmo was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Zeus Lewandowski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marco Mendes in the 29th minute of play. After having played for 30 minutes, Dorival Alvarenga managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Onze Bravos FC - FDFDF's supporters crossed their fingers, but Dorival Alvarenga was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dorival Alvarenga blasted a shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Marcos Firmo having to make a save. With a little luck, Iron Maiden Football's Marcos Firmo got control of the ball when Dorival Alvarenga tried to sneak it across the goal line. Dorival Alvarenga sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Marcos Firmo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dorival Alvarenga, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dorival Alvarenga in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcos Firmo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match had gone on for 34 minutes, Dorival Alvarenga put it in 2-1 from a short distance just to the right of Marcos Firmo. After 40 played minutes Iron Maiden Football got a freekick which was hit by José Ramos. Marcos Firmo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dorival Alvarenga, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Zeus Lewandowski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marco Mendes, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. The supporters of Onze Bravos FC - FDFDF booed when Iron Maiden Football was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Duda Velloso didn't get a good kick on the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

Iron Maiden Football's Jorginho da Costa was substituted for José Ramos. The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Frank McLintock was the one to do the kick off. In the 60th minute, Iron Maiden Football's Frank McLintock dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 3-2. The crowd rose to their feet as Duda Velloso kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Zeus Lewandowski. That made the score 3-3 in the 64 minute of play. After 68 played minutes Iron Maiden Football got a freekick which was hit by Jorginho da Costa. Dorival Alvarenga scored 4-3 in the 74th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Marcos Firmo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Marcos Firmo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dorival Alvarenga in the 77th minute of play. When Iron Maiden Football's Frank McLintock in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Onze Bravos FC - FDFDF's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Frank Rodrigues in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Marcos Firmo saved Iron Maiden Football from getting behind. Onze Bravos FC - FDFDF's defense didn't have a chance, in the 94th minute, when Frank McLintock scored to the left of an out of position Zeus Lewandowski, making the score, 4-5. The Iron Maiden Football players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.