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Estádio Meleiros
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Júlio Hoffmann stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hílton Mangueira's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. In the 5th minute, Joel do Vale hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hílton Mangueira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Délio Salles struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Cido de Alcântara didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tricolor Paulista. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Délio Salles in the 14th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cido de Alcântara prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Percy Marques had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 27 minutes into the game, Tricolor Paulista's Durval Senna nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cido de Alcântara made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 34th minute, Délio Salles got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After having played for 37 minutes, Percy Marques managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ayres 07 F.C's supporters crossed their fingers, but Percy Marques was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Percy Marques received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 43rd minute. Júlio Hoffmann tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After the first half Tricolor Paulista were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Durval Senna to make the kick off. Nilton de Almeida made a great header on Tricolor Paulista's corner, it was just that Ayres 07 F.C's Cido de Alcântara managed to reach the ball for a save. Júlio Hoffmann showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Percy Marques in the 58th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Durval Senna managed to get in a good position for a shot. Tricolor Paulista's supporters rose to their feet, but Durval Senna was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cido de Alcântara breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Júlio Hoffmann made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Percy Marques in the 62nd minute of play. In the 70th minute, Joel do Vale hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Percy Marques managed to get in a good position for a shot. Ayres 07 F.C's supporters rose to their feet, but Percy Marques was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Júlio Hoffmann breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Percy Marques received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Júlio Hoffmann tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hílton Mangueira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Ayres 07 F.C's Hílton Mangueira in the 80th minute got a chance for a shot 80th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Tricolor Paulista's goalie prevented a goal. Percy Marques struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Júlio Hoffmann didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ayres 07 F.C. If Hílton Mangueira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of Tricolor Paulista booed when Ayres 07 F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paulo José Braga didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hílton Mangueira sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Júlio Hoffmann took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hílton Mangueira, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.