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Catugi
Spectators: 7244 (Terracing: 5434, Seating: 1666, VIP seats: 144) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Aloísio Goiano kicked off to start the match. Aloísio Goiano recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 10th match minute, City FOZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frank Breckenfeld to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Aloísio Goiano managed to get in a good position for a shot. City FOZ's supporters rose to their feet, but Aloísio Goiano was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mauro Ferreira breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ian Vergílio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Armando da Costa might have been able to make a better finish in the 20th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ricardinho de Sousa. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Armando da Costa ran back to his position shaking his head. When Frank Breckenfeld fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored City FOZ's protests and gave Frank Breckenfeld a yellow card for diving instead. In the 23rd match minute, City FOZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frank Breckenfeld to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Gadelha SS's zone, Aloísio Goiano stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mauro Ferreira came out of the goal and Aloísio Goiano tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Gadelha SS's zone, Ian Vergílio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mauro Ferreira came out of the goal and Ian Vergílio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gadelha SS's Mauro Ferreira proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 37th minute of the match, managed to save Gadelha SS from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ian Vergílio in the 41st minute of play forced Gadelha SS's goalkeeper Mauro Ferreira to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. José Carlos Fernandez was the one to do the kick off. Ricardinho de Sousa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from José Carlos Fernandez in the 55th minute of play. Cléberson Fernandez kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. If Armando da Costa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 65 minutes into the game, Alexandre Guerra was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Gadelha SS's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave City FOZ the free kick. A collision led to Gadelha SS getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Alexandre Guerra hit a great ball. In the 69th minute, José Carlos Fernandez 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 a rather tough play, Gadelha SS's Alessandro Pernambucano got a free kick in the 80th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Armando da Costa managed to get in a good position for a shot. Gadelha SS's supporters rose to their feet, but Armando da Costa was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ricardinho de Sousa breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 89th minute, Ian Vergílio left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The City FOZ fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alessandro Pernambucano during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 92nd minute, Alessandro Pernambucano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.