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Estádio Andirobal
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Ramiro Dantas kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. If Danilo Lago had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 7th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, White Tigers FC's Alexsandro Cabral got control of the ball when Válter Batista tried to sneak it across the goal line. Alexsandro Cabral made an important save on a dangerous shot by Válter Batista in the 10th minute. 10 minutes into the game, Afonso Sarmento was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. White Tigers FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Andirobal the free kick. In the 11th match minute, White Tigers FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Afonso Sarmento to maneuver through the defense. Andirobal's Edu Ferreira played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Romeu Paiva in the 13th minute of play. The supporters of White Tigers FC booed when Andirobal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hélder Custódio didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 23rd minute, Romeu Paiva made a precise shot to the right of Edu Ferreira. Andirobal's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. In the 26th match minute, Andirobal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danilo Lago to maneuver through the defense. Edu Ferreira showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Romeu Paiva, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. Romeu Paiva's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edu Ferreira read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 29th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Andirobal's Danilo Lago got a free kick in the 33rd minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Válter Batista got free with Alexsandro Cabral in the 39th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 41st minute, Romeu Paiva made a precise shot to the right of Edu Ferreira. Andirobal's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Joaquim Almeida's late challenge caught a White Tigers FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Joaquim Almeida helped the player get up and apologised. After the first half White Tigers FC were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Víktor de Castro during the 54th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 55th minute, Víktor de Castro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Romeu Paiva struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Edu Ferreira didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for White Tigers FC. Romeu Paiva blasted a shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Edu Ferreira having to make a save. When Romeu Paiva came up free with the goalie in the 64th minute, the White Tigers FC 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 Romeu Paiva couldn't finish the play. If Romeu Paiva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 74th match minute, White Tigers FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sandro de Azevedo to maneuver through the defense. Paulo José Queiroz struck a weak shot in the 74th minute. Alexsandro Cabral didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Andirobal. If Romeu Paiva had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Romeu Paiva could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Edu Ferreira made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Andirobal's zone, Zé Pedro Carvalho stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edu Ferreira came out of the goal and Zé Pedro Carvalho tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Alexsandro Cabral took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Danilo Lago, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match was over White Tigers FC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Andirobal throughout the match.