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Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Torcato Paião started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the game, Nonatos United's Klaas Jan Vennegoor Of Hesselink nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alexandre Paixão made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 11thth minute of the game Eurico Viana who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Atlético Micaelense's Alexandre Paixão was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Klaas Jan Vennegoor Of Hesselink got free with Alexandre Paixão in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jorge Ferrão kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. Eurico Viana could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 24th minute of the match, but Alexandre Paixão made a huge save. Eurico Viana fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alexandre Paixão having to interfere. 30 minutes into the game, Nonatos United's Eurico Viana nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alexandre Paixão made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. 35 minutes into the match, Atlético Micaelense's goal looked a bit too open when Eurico Viana came free, but Alexandre Paixão reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Eurico Viana blasted a shot towards the goal in the 37th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Alexandre Paixão having to make a save. Alexandre Paixão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eurico Viana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alexandre Paixão made an important save on a dangerous shot by Klaas Jan Vennegoor Of Hesselink in the 39th minute. Eurico Viana received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Alexandre Paixão came out and tried to block the shot, but Eurico Viana slotted it home off the left post making it 3-0 in the 43rd minute. In the 47th minute, one of Atlético Micaelense:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Atlético Micaelense. The goalkeeper, Alexandre Paixão, was totally fooled by Nonatos United's Carlos-Caetano Bledorn Verri, who 49 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Klaas Jan Vennegoor Of Hesselink was the one to do the kick off. The supporters of Atlético Micaelense booed when Nonatos United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Klaas Jan Vennegoor Of Hesselink didn't get a good kick on the ball. Richard-Dean Textex acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 54th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Hermano Amaro. 55 minutes into the match, Nonatos United's goalkeeper Richard-Dean Textex had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alcides Lobo. Alexandre Paixão showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Klaas Jan Vennegoor Of Hesselink in the 57th minute of the match. In the 58th minute, Eurico Viana left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Nonatos United fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 5-0. 61 minutes into the match, Nonatos United's goalkeeper Richard-Dean Textex had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alcides Lobo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eurico Viana in the 63rd minute of play forced Atlético Micaelense's goalkeeper Alexandre Paixão to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 66th minute Eurico Viana shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alexandre Paixão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Eurico Viana's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alexandre Paixão was relentless in the 67th minute of the game. In the 74th minute Klaas Jan Vennegoor Of Hesselink shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alexandre Paixão saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alexandre Paixão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eurico Viana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Nonatos United's Klaas Jan Vennegoor Of Hesselink in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atlético Micaelense's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Nonatos United getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Anibal Cristofol hit a great ball. Nonatos United's Angel-Enrique De La Rosa-Choca was substituted for Jairo Jacinto. Nonatos United made a substitution. Téo da Silva replaced Eurico Viana. After a rather tough play, Nonatos United's Anibal Cristofol got a free kick in the 87th minute. Alexandre Paixão didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Klaas Jan Vennegoor Of Hesselink went, in the 89th minute, to the upper right corner, 6-0 was the resulting score. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Klaas Jan Vennegoor Of Hesselink in the 92nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alexandre Paixão saved Atlético Micaelense from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Atlético Micaelense's zone, Téo da Silva stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alexandre Paixão came out of the goal and Téo da Silva tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Klaas Jan Vennegoor Of Hesselink in the 95th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alexandre Paixão prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alexandre Paixão made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Téo da Silva in the 97th minute of play. Alexandre Paixão took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Téo da Silva, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 99 minutes Atlético Micaelense's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Carlos-Caetano Bledorn Verri who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Carlos-Caetano Bledorn Verri almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Atlético Micaelense's Alexandre Paixão did a great save. Nonatos United were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Atlético Micaelense for a fine match.