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Colina Histórica
Spectators: 7202 (Terracing: 5403, Seating: 1656, VIP seats: 143) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Kléberson Azevedo took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Wêslley's goal looked a bit too open when Narciso Alcântara came free, but Antônio Hoffmann reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adalberto Queiroz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kléberson Azevedo, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. In the 6th minute, Narciso Alcântara fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Antônio Hoffmann, passed just outside the right post. The supporters of Wêslley booed when Força da Colina was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Henrique Alvarenga didn't get a good kick on the ball. Narciso Alcântara blasted a shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Antônio Hoffmann having to make a save. When Nelsinho Vianna came up free with the goalie in the 10th minute, the Força da Colina 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 Nelsinho Vianna couldn't finish the play. Antônio Hoffmann showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Narciso Alcântara in the 12th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kléberson Azevedo in the 16th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Adalberto Queiroz saved Força da Colina from getting behind. Gernando Teixeira charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gernando Teixeira the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Wêslley's Gernando Teixeira got a free kick in the 18th minute. A collision led to Força da Colina getting a freekick after 26 minutes play. Nelsinho Vianna hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Kléberson Azevedo managed to get in a good position for a shot. Wêslley's supporters rose to their feet, but Kléberson Azevedo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Adalberto Queiroz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Elder Ramalho fell near the penalty area in the 31st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Wêslley's protests and gave Elder Ramalho a yellow card for diving instead. After 39 played minutes Wêslley got a freekick which was hit by Tomé Loyola. When Vladimir Loyola came up free with the goalie in the 44th minute, the Wêslley 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 Vladimir Loyola couldn't finish the play. Força da Colina's Adalberto Queiroz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vladimir Loyola in the 48th minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Narciso Alcântara was the one to do the kick off. Kléberson Trigo kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Kléberson Azevedo's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Adalberto Queiroz was relentless in the 59th minute of the game. Antônio Hoffmann made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Narciso Alcântara in the 63rd minute of play. Narciso Alcântara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Antônio Hoffmann tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Wêslley getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Gernando Teixeira hit a great ball. Narciso Alcântara fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antônio Hoffmann having to interfere. Força da Colina's Adalberto Queiroz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kléberson Azevedo in the 77th minute of play. Gernando Teixeira kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Narciso Alcântara in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Antônio Hoffmann prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Narciso Alcântara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kléberson Azevedo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nelsinho Vianna kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Adalberto Queiroz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kléberson Azevedo in the 91st minute of the match. Wêslley's Vladimir Loyola got a good chance for a goal in the 94th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The supporters of Wêslley booed when Força da Colina was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nelsinho Vianna didn't get a good kick on the ball. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.