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Norma
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ricardo Fonseca took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Waldemar Fantini managed to get in a good position for a shot. Norma FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Waldemar Fantini was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Carlinhos da Costa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ricardo Fonseca who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 4thth minute tested the skills of Carlinhos da Costa when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Fábio Oliveira made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Haroldo Sanches in the 10th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ricardo Fonseca in the 13th minute of play forced E.C 2 Janeiro RS's goalkeeper Carlinhos da Costa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the match, E.C 2 Janeiro RS's goal looked a bit too open when Ricardo Fonseca came free, but Carlinhos da Costa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Carlinhos da Costa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ricardo Fonseca in the 20th minute of the match. Ricardo Fonseca's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 22ndth minute, Carlinhos da Costa skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The supporters of Norma FC booed when E.C 2 Janeiro RS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dário Gomes didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marco Valadares in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fábio Oliveira saved Norma FC from getting behind. Marco Valadares fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fábio Oliveira having to interfere. 39 minutes into the match, Humberto Paes notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Norma FC's Fábio Oliveira. Fábio Oliveira was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 43rd minute the ball was on its way in behind E.C 2 Janeiro RS's goalkeeper Carlinhos da Costa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Edgar Rocha's late challenge caught a E.C 2 Janeiro RS's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Edgar Rocha helped the player get up and apologised. In the 45th match minute, Norma FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edgar Rocha to maneuver through the defense. Carlinhos da Costa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ricardo Fonseca's shot from short distance in the 48th minute.

The wind increased when Marco Valadares made the kick off in the second half. The audience thought a goal was coming when Haroldo Sanches got free with Fábio Oliveira in the 52nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ricardo Fonseca in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Carlinhos da Costa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Haroldo Sanches hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Ricardo Fonseca sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Carlinhos da Costa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ricardo Fonseca's shot from short distance in the 73rd minute. Carlinhos da Costa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Júnior Vidal, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. The supporters of Norma FC booed when E.C 2 Janeiro RS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dário Gomes didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, E.C 2 Janeiro RS's Marco Valadares got a free kick in the 77th minute. 82 minutes into the game, Fernandão Alcântara was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Norma FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave E.C 2 Janeiro RS the free kick. After a rather tough play, Norma FC's Fernandão Alcântara got a free kick in the 83rd minute. When Norma FC's Ricardo Fonseca in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye E.C 2 Janeiro RS's goalie prevented a goal. In the 91st minute, Júnior Vidal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 95thth minute of the game Ricardo Fonseca who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but E.C 2 Janeiro RS's Carlinhos da Costa was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After some careless play in the E.C 2 Janeiro RS defense, Ricardo Fonseca kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Carlinhos da Costa. The E.C 2 Janeiro RS fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Carlinhos da Costa should have stopped the shot. Norma FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of E.C 2 Janeiro RS for a fine match.