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Beira Rio
Spectators: 6655 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1655, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Oswaldo Lopez in the 4th minute of play forced Arapira SC's goalkeeper Luís Fábio Mendes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pedrinho Machado struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Luís Fábio Mendes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kolob FC. Tony Favoretto hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. In the 8th minute of the match Pedrinho Machado sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Luís Fábio Mendes skillfully saved the ball. Gabriel Valladares showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaltino Recife, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. 15 minutes into the game, Kolob FC's Oswaldo Lopez nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Luís Fábio Mendes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. In the 23rd match minute, Arapira SC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Isaltino Recife to maneuver through the defense. Arapira SC's Luís Fábio Mendes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Oswaldo Lopez in the 24th minute of play. Gabriel Valladares made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Cláudio Reis sent off a good shot on target. If Eliseu Vieira had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Oswaldo Lopez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nils-Erik Hagberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Oswaldo Lopez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luís Fábio Mendes having to interfere. Oswaldo Lopez fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Luís Fábio Mendes having to interfere. In the 42nd minute Nils-Erik Hagberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Luís Fábio Mendes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luís Fábio Mendes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oswaldo Lopez, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Gabriel Valladares made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eliseu Vieira in the 47th minute of play. The Arapira SC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Kolob FC were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nils-Erik Hagberg made a kick off. Nils-Erik Hagberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Luís Fábio Mendes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Oswaldo Lopez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a defensive mix-up in Arapira SC's zone, Nils-Erik Hagberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Luís Fábio Mendes came out of the goal and Nils-Erik Hagberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Nils-Erik Hagberg recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 60th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Oswaldo Lopez came up free with the goalie in the 62nd minute, the Kolob 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 Oswaldo Lopez couldn't finish the play. A collision led to Arapira SC getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Isaltino Recife hit a great ball. Cláudio Reis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gabriel Valladares having to interfere. When Pedrinho Machado fell near the penalty area in the 73rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Kolob FC's protests and gave Pedrinho Machado a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Arapira SC booed when Kolob FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedrinho Machado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kolob FC's Oswaldo Lopez got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nils-Erik Hagberg recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Oswaldo Lopez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Oswaldo Lopez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Oswaldo Lopez might have been able to make a better finish in the 87th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Luís Fábio Mendes. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Oswaldo Lopez ran back to his position shaking his head. Kolob FC's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.