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Votuverava
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Váldson Paulista made the kick off which started today's match. André Luiz Urbano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Váldson Paulista, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. When the match had gone on for 6 minutes, Váldson Paulista put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of André Luiz Urbano. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jardel Proença in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Flavinho de Barros saved Pesca Esportiva Clube from getting behind. 15 minutes into the match, Váldson Paulista had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of André Luiz Urbano. Votuverava's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Váldson Paulista was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. In the 27th minute Romário Lima shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Flavinho de Barros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jardel Proença succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-2 in the 30th playminute. When Frédson Araújo came up free with the goalie in the 37th minute, the Pesca Esportiva Clube fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Frédson Araújo couldn't finish the play. 39 minutes into the match, Pesca Esportiva Clube's goalkeeper Flavinho de Barros had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jardel Proença. Jardel Proença's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Flavinho de Barros firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 48th minute, Caetano Vides hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 49 minutes into the match, Votuverava's Fabinho Vander broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Romário Lima to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Votuverava's Gilberto Couto got a free kick in the 56th minute. In the 59th minute Váldson Paulista shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but André Luiz Urbano saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 62nd minute Jardel Proença shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Flavinho de Barros saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Pesca Esportiva Clube's Flavinho de Barros played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romário Lima in the 63rd minute of play. Flavinho de Barros showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jardel Proença, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Váldson Paulista in the 69th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg André Luiz Urbano saved Votuverava from getting behind. Arlindo Pirani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 73 played minutes Pesca Esportiva Clube got a freekick which was hit by Frédson Araújo. A collision led to Votuverava getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Gilberto Couto hit a great ball. The supporters of Votuverava booed when Pesca Esportiva Clube was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Caetano Vides didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ramón Sousa hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. When Romário Lima fell near the penalty area in the 86th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Votuverava's protests and gave Romário Lima a yellow card for diving instead. After 86 played minutes Votuverava got a freekick which was hit by Romário Lima. After 89 minutes, Váldson Paulista mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Pesca Esportiva Clube and the Votuverava players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 89 played minutes Pesca Esportiva Clube got a freekick which was hit by Váldson Paulista. In the 90th minute Romário Lima shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Flavinho de Barros 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 Váldson Paulista in the 98th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck André Luiz Urbano prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Votuverava supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Pesca Esportiva Clube's performance. The match ended with a win for Pesca Esportiva Clube.