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Tarja Preta
Spectators: 7515 (Terracing: 5637, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Luís Gustavo Negri got the match started through his kick off. Tiago Sabóia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Gustavo Negri in the 4th minute of play. After a rather tough play, RivotriL FC's Guto Cerezo got a free kick in the 6th minute. Túlio Cruz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Fabiano Severo in the 13th minute of play. 14 minutes into the match, Jorge Vieira notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Torquimetro FC's Túlio Cruz. Túlio Cruz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 17 minutes into the match, Torquimetro FC's goalkeeper Túlio Cruz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jorge Vieira. Túlio Cruz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Timo Zapater in the 18th minute. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 20th minute of the game. One of RivotriL FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Torquimetro FC:s goal. Tiago Sabóia had in the 22ndth minute some difficulties stopping Luís Gustavo Negri's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After 23 minutes of play, Torquimetro FC's Luís Gustavo Negri made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Tiago Sabóia was left in no man's land by his defense there! Carlinhos de Alcântara scored 2-1 in the 30th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Túlio Cruz, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Túlio Cruz was out of position in the 36 minute of play, and Carlinhos de Alcântara capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Carlinhos de Alcântara really showed his touch with that goal: 3-1. Túlio Cruz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luís Fabiano Severo, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. The audience was convinced that Carlinhos de Alcântara's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Túlio Cruz was relentless in the 46th minute of the game. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Carlinhos de Alcântara to strike the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 53rd minute, Timo Zapater managed to get in a good position for a shot. RivotriL FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Timo Zapater was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Túlio Cruz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Carlinhos de Alcântara scored 4-1 in the 55th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Túlio Cruz, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 58th minute Timo Zapater shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Túlio Cruz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Luís Fabiano Severo in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Túlio Cruz prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 63 minutes into the game, RivotriL FC's Carlinhos de Alcântara nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Túlio Cruz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 5-1. 66 minutes into the match, Torquimetro FC's Luís Gustavo Negri sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Tiago Sabóia narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 69th minute, Timo Zapater hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Luís Fabiano Severo took the ball and in the 72 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Túlio Cruz. Túlio Cruz dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 6-1. Túlio Cruz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carlinhos de Alcântara in the 75th minute of the match. 76 minutes into the match, Torquimetro FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luís Fabiano Severo came free, but Túlio Cruz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Torquimetro FC's Olavo Pena got a free kick in the 78th minute. In the 79th minute, Guto Cerezo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When RivotriL FC's Luís Fabiano Severo in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Torquimetro FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 84 played minutes RivotriL FC got a freekick which was hit by Timo Zapater. Túlio Cruz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Luís Fabiano Severo in the 86th minute of the match. In the 96th minute, Timo Zapater made a precise shot to the right of Túlio Cruz. Torquimetro FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 7-1. RivotriL FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.