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Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Expresso Ranelagh's Svetoslav Vardarov started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. A throw-in in the 3rd minute of the game was made by Nando Tande with Isaltino Gomes as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Pablo Lohitzun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matías Brasil in the 5th minute of play. 6 minutes in the game Nando Tande did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Josué Matos. An unexpectedly hard shot by Svetoslav Vardarov in the 10th minute of play forced Botafogo MZRJ's goalkeeper Férid Khalifa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Svetoslav Vardarov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 21 minutes into the match, Svetoslav Vardarov dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Férid Khalifa, 2-0. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind Botafogo MZRJ's goalkeeper Férid Khalifa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 27th minute Matías Brasil shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pablo Lohitzun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 29 minutes into the match, Svetoslav Vardarov dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Férid Khalifa, 3-0. After 31 played minutes Expresso Ranelagh got a freekick which was hit by Svetoslav Vardarov. Botafogo MZRJ's Férid Khalifa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Svetoslav Vardarov in the 35th minute of play. 35 minutes into the match, Botafogo MZRJ's goal looked a bit too open when Svetoslav Vardarov came free, but Férid Khalifa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nando Tande's late challenge caught a Expresso Ranelagh's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nando Tande helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Expresso Ranelagh booed when Botafogo MZRJ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nando Tande didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Expresso Ranelagh booed when Botafogo MZRJ was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Juvenal Camargo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Férid Khalifa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Svetoslav Vardarov's shot from short distance in the 41st minute. After having played for 44 minutes, Svetoslav Vardarov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Expresso Ranelagh's supporters crossed their fingers, but Svetoslav Vardarov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When the match had gone on for 46 minutes, Svetoslav Vardarov took a quick shot and it went in 4-0 without a chance for Férid Khalifa to make any attempt to save it. 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 4-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Matías Brasil was the one to do the kick off. Expresso Ranelagh's Pablo Lohitzun played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Matías Brasil in the 51st minute of play. After some careless play in the Expresso Ranelagh defense, Matías Brasil kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Pablo Lohitzun. The Expresso Ranelagh fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Pablo Lohitzun should have stopped the shot. 55 minutes into the match, Svetoslav Vardarov notched a goal, 5-1, to the right of Botafogo MZRJ's Férid Khalifa. Férid Khalifa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. When Expresso Ranelagh's Svetoslav Vardarov in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Botafogo MZRJ's goalie prevented a goal. Svetoslav Vardarov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Férid Khalifa read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 60th minute of play. In the 65th match minute, Botafogo MZRJ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wágner Queirós to maneuver through the defense. Svetoslav Vardarov blasted a shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Férid Khalifa having to make a save. Férid Khalifa didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Svetoslav Vardarov went, in the 70th minute, to the upper right corner, 6-1 was the resulting score. Expresso Ranelagh's Honorato Chap was substituted for Victor de Souza. Expresso Ranelagh made a substitution. Márcio Lago replaced Svetoslav Vardarov. Férid Khalifa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Márcio Lago's shot from short distance in the 75th minute. Pablo Lohitzun was out of position in the 84 minute of play, and Matías Brasil capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Matías Brasil really showed his touch with that goal: 7-2. Férid Khalifa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Márcio Lago in the 87th minute of play. In the 88th minute the ball was on its way in behind Botafogo MZRJ's goalkeeper Férid Khalifa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Expresso Ranelagh's Márcio Lago got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 93 minutes into the match, Márcio Lago notched a goal, 8-2, to the right of Botafogo MZRJ's Férid Khalifa. Férid Khalifa was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Férid Khalifa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Márcio Lago in the 97th minute of play. Expresso Ranelagh walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.