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Spectators: 7967 (Terracing: 5977, Seating: 1832, VIP seats: 158) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gugu Mandrak made the kick off which started today's match. When Gugu Mandrak came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gugu Mandrak couldn't finish the play. In the 6th minute Perivaldo Loyola shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Catalino Canto saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- defense, Patryk Bobrowski kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gino Tonić. The Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gino Tonić should have stopped the shot. 15 minutes into the match, Gugu Mandrak notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Feminista MZC's Catalino Canto. Catalino Canto was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Gino Tonić made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when Elói Borges sent off a good shot on target. After having played for 22 minutes, Perivaldo Loyola managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Perivaldo Loyola was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 24 minutes into the game, Perivaldo Loyola cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Catalino Canto was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s Gino Tonić played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cesar Hotz in the 33rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gugu Mandrak in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Catalino Canto saved Feminista MZC from getting behind. After the first half Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Cesar Hotz to make the kick off. When Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s Gugu Mandrak in the 51st minute got a chance for a shot 51st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Feminista MZC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 52nd minute of the match Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- got a corner. Feminista MZC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Perivaldo Loyola ran over to the corner to take the kick. Perivaldo Loyola made a great header on Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s corner, it was just that Feminista MZC's Catalino Canto managed to reach the ball for a save. 55 minutes into the match, Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s goal looked a bit too open when Patryk Bobrowski came free, but Gino Tonić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s Gugu Mandrak in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Feminista MZC's goalie prevented a goal. If Perivaldo Loyola had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gugu Mandrak in the 71stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Catalino Canto, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Gino Tonić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Patryk Bobrowski, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s Gino Tonić played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cesar Hotz in the 75th minute of play. When the match clock showed 77 minutes, the score became 1-3 when Gugu Mandrak sped through Feminista MZC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Catalino Canto. The corner led Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-'s Perivaldo Loyola to fire away a dangerous shot which Catalino Canto despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Cesar Hotz charged in rather forcefully in the 84th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Cesar Hotz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 84th match minute, Feminista MZC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cesar Hotz to maneuver through the defense. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 86th minute of the game. One of Feminista MZC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ-:s goal. 87 minutes into the match, Vidmantas Ubartas had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Catalino Canto. Feminista MZC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Vidmantas Ubartas was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-4. Jan Piatek 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. Catalino Canto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Perivaldo Loyola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 94 played minutes Feminista MZC got a freekick which was hit by Geoffrey Raoul. In the 95th minute, Perivaldo Loyola sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Feminista MZC's Catalino Canto didn't even have to move. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Magic Canhotas FC -DMZ- walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.