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Jóia de Safira
Spectators: 6531 (Terracing: 5531, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Fernandinho de Brito kicked off to start the match. 7 minutes into the match, Safira FC's goal looked a bit too open when Josué da Fonseca came free, but Rolando Onbera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Pedro Luís Brasil fell near the penalty area in the 8th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Safira FC's protests and gave Pedro Luís Brasil a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Safira FC booed when Oncas SC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hudson de Queirós didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fernandinho de Brito struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Luís Paulo de Barros didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Safira FC. Luís Paulo de Barros made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fernandinho de Brito in the 19th minute. After 19 minutes, Luís Fabiano Ceresso mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Oncas SC and the Safira FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Luís Fabiano Ceresso hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Fernandinho de Brito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. With a little luck, Oncas SC's Luís Paulo de Barros got control of the ball when Fernandinho de Brito tried to sneak it across the goal line. Rolando Onbera made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Josué da Fonseca in the 36th minute of play. 38 minutes into the match, José Pedro Pires dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Luís Paulo de Barros, 2-0. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

After having played for 52 minutes, Fernandinho de Brito managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Safira FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fernandinho de Brito was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If José Pedro Pires had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lucas Velasco's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Rolando Onbera firmly grabbed it by the left post. After a defensive mix-up in Safira FC's zone, Josué da Fonseca stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rolando Onbera came out of the goal and Josué da Fonseca tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a little luck, Safira FC's Rolando Onbera got control of the ball when Lucas Velasco tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Josué da Fonseca in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rolando Onbera prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Safira FC's Kauã Ramos got a free kick in the 66th minute. Fernandinho de Brito sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 71st match minute, Oncas SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luís Fabiano Ceresso to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Fernandinho de Brito managed to get in a good position for a shot. Safira FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Fernandinho de Brito was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Luís Paulo de Barros breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 79th minute Fernandinho de Brito shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luís Paulo de Barros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Benjamin Viana managed to get in a good position for a shot. Safira FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Benjamin Viana was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Luís Paulo de Barros breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The supporters of Oncas SC booed when Safira FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benjamin Viana didn't get a good kick on the ball. If José Pedro Pires had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. There was no doubt that Safira FC were the better team. Safira FC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.