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ESPARTA
Spectators: 7248 (Terracing: 5540, Seating: 1698, VIP seats: 10) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Prospero Roano kicked off to start the match. Tomas Nikola made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Prospero Roano in the 5th minute of play. Chacho's Gaudencio Cefero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Deivid Alcântara in the 7th minute of play. Chacho's Gaudencio Cefero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Deivid Alcântara in the 9th minute of play. In the 11th minute Justo Rozarius shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tomas Nikola saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Deivid Alcântara's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gaudencio Cefero read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. Chacho's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Artemio Ferran 14 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. If Deivid Alcântara had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Tomas Nikola made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Prospero Roano in the 22nd minute of play. Deivid Alcântara blasted a shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gaudencio Cefero having to make a save. Angel Lia's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gaudencio Cefero read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. With 31 minutes on the clock, Siro Viviano commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. After 31 played minutes ESPARTANOS FC got a freekick which was hit by Siro Viviano. Tomas Nikola showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Honorato Rencio in the 32nd minute of the match. In the 33rd minute Prospero Roano shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tomas Nikola saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Deivid Alcântara had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Tomas Nikola showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Prospero Roano, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. After having played for 41 minutes, Deivid Alcântara managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. ESPARTANOS FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Deivid Alcântara was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Artemio Ferran fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ESPARTANOS FC's protests and gave Artemio Ferran a yellow card for diving instead. In the 42nd minute, Artemio Ferran hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tomas Nikola made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Prospero Roano in the 45th minute of play. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-0.

The wind increased when Deivid Alcântara made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Chacho's zone, Artemio Ferran stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gaudencio Cefero came out of the goal and Artemio Ferran tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. ESPARTANOS FC's Deivid Alcântara got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Deivid Alcântara in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gaudencio Cefero prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gaudencio Cefero took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Deivid Alcântara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. ESPARTANOS FC's Artemio Ferran got a good chance for a goal in the 68th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. A collision led to ESPARTANOS FC getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Angel Lia hit a great ball. Justo Rozarius could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Tomas Nikola made a huge save. In the 80th match minute, Chacho was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauro Reynardo to maneuver through the defense. Deivid Alcântara recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 82nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Tomas Nikola made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Prospero Roano in the 91st minute of play. After 94 played minutes Chacho got a freekick which was hit by Valentin Montez.