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ZÜÓ.ÓÜZ ARENA
Spectators: 7469 (Terracing: 5603, Seating: 1717, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Durval Antunes took the kick off in the first half of the match. Durval Antuness short, quick shot in the 6thth minute got Valdo de Lara to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. From close distance Durval Antunes pressed in the 1-0 goal high up into nets stiches in the right cross 11 minutes into the game. In the 14thth minute of the game Durval Antunes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Heliópolis FC's Valdo de Lara was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Valdo de Lara didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Durval Antunes went, in the 17th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. Germano Salgado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Claudinei Dantas in the 20th minute of the match. 22 minutes into the match, Claudinei Trancoso had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Germano Salgado. ZÜÒ.ÓÜZ FOOTBALL CLUB's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Claudinei Trancoso was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. Claudinei Dantas scored 2-2 in the 25th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Germano Salgado, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Romeu Pernambucano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Valdo de Lara tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A hard shot 31 in the game by Durval Antunes from a close distance when the talented Valdo de Lara managed to make a qualified save. Heliópolis FC's players were relieved. Germano Salgado took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Claudinei Trancoso, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Romeu Pernambucano might have been able to make a better finish in the 37th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Valdo de Lara. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Romeu Pernambucano ran back to his position shaking his head. Durval Antunes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Valdo de Lara made a huge save. Valdo de Lara showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Romeu Pernambucano in the 43rd minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Claudinei Trancoso was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st minute, Durval Antunes left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ZÜÒ.ÓÜZ FOOTBALL CLUB fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. 57 minutes into the match, Heliópolis FC's goal looked a bit too open when Romeu Pernambucano came free, but Valdo de Lara reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Durval Antunes in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Valdo de Lara saved Heliópolis FC from getting behind. 68 minutes into the match, Heliópolis FC's goal looked a bit too open when Romeu Pernambucano came free, but Valdo de Lara reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Claudinei Trancoso received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Germano Salgado tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 80th minute the ball was on its way in behind Heliópolis FC's goalkeeper Valdo de Lara, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 84 minutes into the match, Natanael Vargas sent off a long shot that looked like it was going straight into the goal, but because Germano Salgado threw himself in his full length he managed to grip the ball by the left post, and there was no goal for Natanael Vargas this time. Marco Mandrak took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 86th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Valdo de Lara. Heliópolis FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After having played for 87 minutes, Durval Antunes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ZÜÒ.ÓÜZ FOOTBALL CLUB's supporters crossed their fingers, but Durval Antunes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 90thth minute of the game Durval Antunes who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Heliópolis FC's Valdo de Lara was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Diamantino Paulista's late challenge caught a ZÜÒ.ÓÜZ FOOTBALL CLUB's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Diamantino Paulista helped the player get up and apologised. In the 91st minute, Diamantino Paulista hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Durval Antunes in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Valdo de Lara prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When ZÜÒ.ÓÜZ FOOTBALL CLUB's Durval Antunes in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Heliópolis FC's goalie prevented a goal. Despite being the better team, ZÜÒ.ÓÜZ FOOTBALL CLUB failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.