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Estádio Arrepol
Spectators: 7191 (Terracing: 5395, Seating: 1653, VIP seats: 143) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gildo Novaes got the match started through his kick off. After 3 played minutes Helmet HC got a freekick which was hit by Ismael Mazza. Abel Correia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gildo Novaes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Benjamin Carneiro's late challenge caught a Arrepol's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Benjamin Carneiro helped the player get up and apologised. Benjamin Carneiro hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. Orlando Guimarães sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Abel Correia made a fantastic save in the 21st minute, when Lino Torres sent off a good shot on target. In the 22nd match minute, Helmet HC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Clóvis Martins to maneuver through the defense. Clóvis Martins charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Clóvis Martins the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Arrepol's Dino Toscano couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 25th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Helmet HC. Lino Torres who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 28thth minute tested the skills of Abel Correia when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When Evaristo Gonçalves fell near the penalty area in the 33rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arrepol's protests and gave Evaristo Gonçalves a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Arrepol getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Evaristo Gonçalves hit a great ball. Arrepol's Nicolas Matorin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Célio Cunha in the 41st minute of play. Gildo Novaes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 46th minute, Amadeu Machado hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Célio Cunha stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Helmet HC's goal looked a bit too open when Lino Torres came free, but Abel Correia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nicolas Matorin made a fantastic save in the 65th minute, when Orlando Guimarães sent off a good shot on target. Luís Paulo Silva hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Orlando Guimarães got free with Nicolas Matorin in the 70th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 72 minutes, Lino Torres made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Helmet HC's Abel Correia tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Orlando Guimarães was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 78th minute. Helmet HC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Gildo Novaes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Abel Correia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 92 played minutes Arrepol got a freekick which was hit by Evaristo Gonçalves. Abel Correia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lino Torres, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lino Torres received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Abel Correia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Arrepol's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.