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Pixaim
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Elder Madureira made the kick off and thus started the match. Pixaim EC's Renatinho Ceresso played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elder Madureira in the 3rd minute of play. Fernando de Barros recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 8th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Juan de Moraes in the 13th minute of play forced Pixaim EC's goalkeeper Renatinho Ceresso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Renatinho Ceresso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Juan de Moraes, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Renatinho Ceresso showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Juan de Moraes, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ronaldinho Alagoano during the 18th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Pixaim EC getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Ronaldinho Alagoano hit a great ball. Carlos Mendonça hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. 33 minutes into the match, Pixaim EC's goal looked a bit too open when Elder Madureira came free, but Renatinho Ceresso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mário Carvalho hit a great freekick 36 minutes into the match. When Pixaim EC's Fernando de Barros, in the 37th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Pixaim EC. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fernando de Barros in the 44th minute of play forced Hot Rod Sports's goalkeeper David Reis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 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 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Fernando de Barros to strike the kick off in the second half. Juan de Moraes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Renatinho Ceresso having to interfere. David Reis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from André Luís Mello, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. In the 58th match minute, Hot Rod Sports was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rafinha Teles to maneuver through the defense. Zé Carlos Zilles's late challenge caught a Hot Rod Sports's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Zé Carlos Zilles helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Pixaim EC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Zé Carlos Zilles hit a great ball. 68 minutes into the match, Hot Rod Sports's goal looked a bit too open when Fernando de Barros came free, but David Reis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rafinha Teles hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. In the 70th minute, Fernando de Barros ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. David Reis was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. After having played for 74 minutes, Elder Madureira managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hot Rod Sports's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elder Madureira was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Carlos Mendonça kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Elder Madureira kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fernando de Barros in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg David Reis saved Hot Rod Sports from getting behind. Pixaim EC's Renatinho Ceresso proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 83rd minute of the match, managed to save Pixaim EC from getting a goal against them. Elder Madureira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Renatinho Ceresso having to interfere. Fernando de Barros's late challenge caught a Hot Rod Sports's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Fernando de Barros helped the player get up and apologised. Fernando de Barros kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. Hot Rod Sports's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.