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Spectators: 8065 (Terracing: 6050, Seating: 1855, VIP seats: 160) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Niceto Ihazintu got the match started through his kick off. Caatiba MZC's Ergo Muro played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ciro Elija in the 7th minute of play. Niceto Ihazintu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Caetano da Silveira having to make a save. In the 20th minute Ciro Elija shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ergo Muro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Ciro Elija had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Caatiba MZC's Fahl Figueroa managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Victor Velloso in the 27 minute of the game. The crowd rose to their feet as Chelsicha's Ciro Elija slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Ergo Muro. That made the score 1-0 after 31 minutes of play. After 36 played minutes Chelsicha got a freekick which was hit by Jean Carl Mintoff. Ciro Elija in the 42ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ergo Muro, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 43 minutes Caatiba MZC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Victor Velloso who took care of the corner kick. 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 Ergo Muro quite easily take care of the ball. Rodrigo Félix kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. Chelsicha's Caetano da Silveira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niceto Ihazintu in the 47th minute of play. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Ciro Elija made the kick off in the second half. Niceto Ihazintu might have been able to make a better finish in the 54th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Caetano da Silveira. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Niceto Ihazintu ran back to his position shaking his head. Caetano da Silveira made an important save on a dangerous shot by Niceto Ihazintu in the 54th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Niceto Ihazintu got free with Caetano da Silveira in the 56th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After taking down the ball on Caatiba MZC's corner Gaby Milito fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Caetano da Silveira quite easily take care of the ball. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind Chelsicha's goalkeeper Caetano da Silveira, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 63rd minute Ciro Elija shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ergo Muro saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Niceto Ihazintu managed to get in a good position for a shot. Caatiba MZC's supporters rose to their feet, but Niceto Ihazintu was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Caetano da Silveira breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Chelsicha's Caetano da Silveira proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 73rd minute of the match, managed to save Chelsicha from getting a goal against them. Ergo Muro showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from João Paulo de Carvalho, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. 75 minutes had been played when some careless play by Caatiba MZC'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. Ergo Muro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ciro Elija, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rodrigo Félix kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Chelsicha's Caetano da Silveira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Niceto Ihazintu in the 80th minute of play. Ergo Muro 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 81st minute. If Ciro Elija had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 86th match minute, Chelsicha was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jean Carl Mintoff to maneuver through the defense. Niceto Ihazintu came free with the goalkeeper in the 87th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Caetano da Silveira could save by the left post. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ciro Elija in the 94th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ergo Muro saved Caatiba MZC from getting behind. Luciano Barreto kicked well hit freekick during the 94th minute of the match.