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Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dida Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roberto Lopes in the 4th minute of play. 8 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nestor Paraibano. Dida Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roberto Lopes in the 9th minute of play. Dida Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olivier Gilg in the 12th minute of play. Nestor Paraibano could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 16th minute of the match, but Chico Donato made a huge save. With a little luck, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato got control of the ball when German Cano tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 23 played minutes Marquês de Herval got a freekick which was hit by Nestor Paraibano. Nestor Paraibano's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Chico Donato firmly grabbed it by the left post. Alfredo Martins in the 27thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Chico Donato, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Dida Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olivier Gilg in the 30th minute of play. Chico Donato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from German Cano, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Jon Grøneng made in the 37th minute of the game a quick throw-in and German Cano immediately put the ball in play. After a defensive mix-up in Marquês de Herval's zone, Roberto Lopes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dida Taffarel came out of the goal and Roberto Lopes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Chico Donato made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alfredo Martins in the 41st minute of play. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 42nd minute of the match, managed to save DIPLOMATA FC PAB from getting a goal against them. When the match had gone on for 42 minutes, Nestor Paraibano took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Chico Donato to make any attempt to save it. In the 46thth minute of the game Olivier Gilg who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Marquês de Herval's Dida Taffarel was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olivier Gilg in the 47th minute of play forced Marquês de Herval's goalkeeper Dida Taffarel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Christian Carrier was substituted for Kenny Rothwell. 55 minutes into the match, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goal looked a bit too open when Nestor Paraibano came free, but Chico Donato reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alfredo Martins in the 58th minute of play forced DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalkeeper Chico Donato to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nestor Paraibano received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 59th minute. Chico Donato tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Chico Donato played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nestor Paraibano in the 63rd minute of play. Chico Donato stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nestor Paraibano's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. When Marquês de Herval's Nestor Paraibano in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, DIPLOMATA FC PAB's Song Xiong Hong got a free kick in the 67th minute. DIPLOMATA FC PAB made a substitution. Niculae Martinescu replaced Song Xiong Hong. Chico Donato showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nestor Paraibano, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. The supporters of Marquês de Herval booed when DIPLOMATA FC PAB was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Niculae Martinescu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alfredo Martins in the 78th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Chico Donato prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 79th minute of the match Marquês de Herval got a corner. DIPLOMATA FC PAB's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Moussa Kabre ran over to the corner to take the kick. After 81 played minutes DIPLOMATA FC PAB got a freekick which was hit by Niculae Martinescu. Dida Taffarel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Lopes, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Dida Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Roberto Lopes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dida Taffarel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Olivier Gilg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dida Taffarel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Olivier Gilg in the 90th minute. A collision led to Marquês de Herval getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Moussa Kabre hit a great ball. Dida Taffarel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olivier Gilg in the 92nd minute of play. DIPLOMATA FC PAB were awarded a corner in the 96th minute after Marquês de Herval's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Olivier Gilg took the corner. After taking down the ball on DIPLOMATA FC PAB's corner Olivier Gilg fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Dida Taffarel quite easily take care of the ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Marquês de Herval had won after a very even match.