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Almofala
Spectators: 6950 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1850, VIP seats: 100) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Humberto Velasques got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd match minute, Futebol Espinhel was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juliano Campelo to maneuver through the defense. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Futebol Espinhel's goalkeeper Celso Vasconcelos, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Futebol Espinhel's Pedro Bento got a free kick in the 4th minute. When Jacob Antas came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the GDP fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Jacob Antas couldn't finish the play. If Hermes Coutinho had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 13th match minute, GDP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hildeberto Garcez to maneuver through the defense. In the 15th minute, Germano Borba left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Futebol Espinhel fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Caleb Bayne managed to get in a good position for a shot. Futebol Espinhel's supporters rose to their feet, but Caleb Bayne was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Cristóvão Belo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Futebol Espinhel's Celso Vasconcelos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Enzo Santiago in the 21st minute of play. Futebol Espinhel's defense didn't have a chance, in the 23rd minute, when Jacob Antas scored to the left of an out of position Celso Vasconcelos, making the score, 1-1. In the 29th minute, Avelino Tomé made a precise shot to the right of Cristóvão Belo. GDP's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Cristóvão Belo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Avelino Tomé, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 37th match minute, GDP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Martinho Portela to maneuver through the defense. GDP's Cristóvão Belo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Germano Borba in the 45th minute of play. GDP were furious when Jarbas Pereira was red carded, 46 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The supporters of Futebol Espinhel booed when GDP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jarbas Pereira didn't get a good kick on the ball. The GDP players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Futebol Espinhel were winning 1-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jacob Antas to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nivaldo Cunha in the 54th minute of play forced Futebol Espinhel's goalkeeper Celso Vasconcelos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Humberto Velasques got free with Cristóvão Belo in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 64 minutes into the game, Futebol Espinhel's David Rocha nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cristóvão Belo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Cristóvão Belo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Humberto Velasques in the 72nd minute. Cristóvão Belo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Germano Borba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Celso Vasconcelos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonardo Lousada, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Avelino Tomé during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Futebol Espinhel getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Avelino Tomé hit a great ball. GDP's Leonardo Lousada got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Celso Vasconcelos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jacob Antas in the 87th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Leonardo Lousada in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Celso Vasconcelos prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cristóvão Belo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Germano Borba in the 94th minute of play. Leonardo Lousada charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Leonardo Lousada the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 94th match minute, GDP was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leonardo Lousada to maneuver through the defense.