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Frasqueirão
Spectators: 7345 (Terracing: 5511, Seating: 1689, VIP seats: 145) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sandro Diniz made the kick off which started today's match. Gugu Trigo hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. 5 minutes into the match, Biloca FC's goal looked a bit too open when Luisão Mazza came free, but Robinho Azevedo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paulão Moreira's late challenge caught a Cianorte FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Paulão Moreira helped the player get up and apologised. In the 6th match minute, Biloca FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulão Moreira to maneuver through the defense. Paulão Moreira fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Pedrinho Valadares having to interfere. Robinho Azevedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sandro Diniz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Túlio Paraíba was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 17th minute. Biloca FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Túlio Paraíba in the 20th minute of play forced Cianorte FC's goalkeeper Pedrinho Valadares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cianorte FC's Pedrinho Valadares proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save Cianorte FC from getting a goal against them. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Joélson Trancoso during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 37 minutes into the match, Sandro Diniz notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Biloca FC's Robinho Azevedo. Robinho Azevedo was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The supporters of Biloca FC booed when Cianorte FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marquinhos Peixoto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Paulão Moreira struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Pedrinho Valadares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Biloca FC. Pedrinho Valadares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Túlio Paraíba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Robinho Azevedo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sandro Diniz, who was totally free with the ball in the 49th minute. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Túlio Paraíba to make the kick off. Cianorte FC's Pedrinho Valadares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Túlio Paraíba in the 58th minute of play. 64 minutes into the game, Sandro Diniz recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Robinho Azevedo. Sandro Diniz showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Marquinhos Peixoto's late challenge caught a Biloca FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marquinhos Peixoto helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Cianorte FC's Marquinhos Peixoto got a free kick in the 67th minute. In the 68th minute of the match Haroldo Almeida shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Pedrinho Valadares showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Robinho Azevedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sandro Diniz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 73rd minute, Artur Garcia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Cianorte FC's Sandro Diniz got a free kick in the 74th minute. Pedrinho Valadares didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Paulão Moreira went, in the 76th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. Luisão Mazza could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Robinho Azevedo made a huge save. 87 minutes into the match, Biloca FC's goalkeeper Robinho Azevedo had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Luisão Mazza. When Cianorte FC's Sandro Diniz in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Biloca FC's goalie prevented a goal. Franklin Mello hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Gugu Trigo charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gugu Trigo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Biloca FC's Gugu Trigo got a free kick in the 91st minute. Luisão Mazza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Biloca FC getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Cléberson Dionísio hit a great ball. After having played for 97 minutes, Luisão Mazza managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cianorte FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Luisão Mazza was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The Cianorte FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Cianorte FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.