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Emirates Stadium
Spectators: 8446 (Terracing: 6336, Seating: 1942, VIP seats: 168) Elias Siqueira made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 4th minute, Jan-Joost Grootjans hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marcelo Gröhe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Demis Katsarolidis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juninho Freitas in the 8th minute of play forced Arsenal de Gols F.C's goalkeeper Marcelo Gröhe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 11thth minute of the game Demis Katsarolidis who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Arsenal de Gols F.C's Marcelo Gröhe was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 19 minutes into the match, Elias Siqueira notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of PIAUÍ FC's Serginho Nogueira. Serginho Nogueira was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 26thth minute of the game Elias Siqueira who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but PIAUÍ FC's Serginho Nogueira was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a defensive mix-up in PIAUÍ FC's zone, Elias Siqueira stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Serginho Nogueira came out of the goal and Elias Siqueira tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Arsenal de Gols F.C's Marcelo Gröhe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Baturhan Oytun in the 33rd minute of play. After 34 played minutes Arsenal de Gols F.C got a freekick which was hit by Gaizka Mendieta. In the 35th minute Baturhan Oytun shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelo Gröhe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Marcelo Gröhe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baturhan Oytun in the 38th minute of play. Serginho Nogueira took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elias Siqueira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Guga Trancoso to strike the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the match, Arsenal de Gols F.C's Elias Siqueira sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Serginho Nogueira narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 53 minutes PIAUÍ FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was João Bertassi who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on Arsenal de Gols F.C's corner João Bertassi fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Serginho Nogueira quite easily take care of the ball. In the 54th minute Jan-Joost Grootjans shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Serginho Nogueira saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 57th minute Guga Trancoso shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelo Gröhe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arsenal de Gols F.C's Marcelo Gröhe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guga Trancoso in the 57th minute of play. In the 58th minute the ball was on its way in behind PIAUÍ FC's goalkeeper Serginho Nogueira, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Manoel Netto kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Arsenal de Gols F.C made a substitution. Betão Duarte replaced Jan-Joost Grootjans. In the 64th match minute, Arsenal de Gols F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Manoel Netto to maneuver through the defense. Elias Siqueira struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Serginho Nogueira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Arsenal de Gols F.C. PIAUÍ FC made a substitution. Mete Gøl replaced Juninho Freitas. Arsenal de Gols F.C made a substitution. Raimundo Alvarenga replaced Elias Siqueira. Gilvan Azevedo hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. João Bertassi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Marcelo Gröhe made an important save on a dangerous shot by Baturhan Oytun in the 84th minute. Arsenal de Gols F.C's Marcelo Gröhe played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mete Gøl in the 85th minute of play. In the 92nd minute Víktor Santos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcelo Gröhe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Manoel Netto fell near the penalty area in the 94th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arsenal de Gols F.C's protests and gave Manoel Netto a yellow card for diving instead. In the 94th minute, Manoel Netto hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arsenal de Gols F.C were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of PIAUÍ FC for a fine match.